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Dining room chair makeover

jimmygibson wrote 4 months ago: I am hoping to have these (and 2 other) dining room chairs stripped and refinished. I am trying a di … more →

And Finally, I Can Sit in my Sitting Room! 3 comments

jimmygibson wrote 7 months ago: After a long 12 or so week wait, I got my new sectional. An homage to mid-century, but not exactly. … more →

Progress at the crackhouse on the corner

jimmygibson wrote 9 months ago: G’lord. Still not done. Bored. Tired of looking at it. Really want it finished. Please, help me … more →

Tags: Garden Talk

Remember this project?

jimmygibson wrote 11 months ago: Yup; I told you it was going to get out of control! It didn’t just stop at the edge of the driveway; … more →

Tags: Renovation, Garden, Ghetto, driveway, cobblestones, Landscaping, Old House

One Thing Leads to Another

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: Decisions, Decisions… So, since I started the driveway project I changed my mind about 50 time … more →

I Need a New Project...

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: …Like I need a hole in my head! Finally, I am going to have all the cacophony of pavement and … more →

Just Like New!

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: From dark and dull to bright and bold; just got my old chair back from the reupholstered.  Its like … more →

Refab chair project3 comments

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: Final decisions: I went up to Zimmans in Lynn and picked out fabrics for my chairs that I am having … more →

Cracks are Whack!

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: I am channeling my inner Whitney Finally, I am getting rid of all the cracks in the walls and ceilin … more →

I Love my New Granny Pulls!1 comment

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: ok, so I finally got around to painting the dining room cabinets and shelves. Painting is a great wa … more →

I’m thinking... PINK!4 comments

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: I have come up with what I think is my color palette for the dining room. I know, earth shattering d … more →

The Last Room (Yay)!2 comments

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: Finally, its the last room at the crack house to be re-fabbed. Its the Dining Room, and its been alm … more →

some of my faves

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: Here are a few of my favorite things in the garden. My pink Peonies         … more →

Tags: Garden Talk

The First of June2 comments

jimmygibson wrote 1 year ago: More things opening today! My good friend Rick gave me this Rhodadendron from his home because it ha … more →

Tags: Garden Talk

My weekend in the dirt

jimmygibson wrote 2 years ago: So, I spent the weekend creating two raised beds for my future herb garden. I have had this area of … more →

Tags: Garden Talk

Anatomy of the Kill... and a few more flowers1 comment

jimmygibson wrote 2 years ago: If you don’t want to see the Circle of Life, then just skip the next 4 images and go on to the the h … more →

Tags: Garden Talk

The Obligatory Tulip Shot

jimmygibson wrote 2 years ago: Yes, once a year I must post the shots of my tulips on the front walkway. Sorry, but I have to do it … more →

Its been a while

jimmygibson wrote 2 years ago: Spring is coming, and I realized its been a while since my last post! Closets are done, but not all … more →

Lovin’ the FLOR2 comments

jimmygibson wrote 2 years ago: Finally, I got around to trying this product, FLOR. They are these cool carpet squares that can be c … more →


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