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About Alyssa

Hi! I'm Alyssa and I started DIYing and blogging my way through furniture projects, home renovations, and decorating about ten years ago. What started out as a hobby has become a full time job, where I get to share my passion for design and decoration, and write about my life with little Bunny, who is a human girl. Follow along while I share what I know, and try to figure out what I don't.

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Jun 19, 2017

2 Clients and 10 Projects

Well goodness, it's been a bit since I've written ya'll a blog post but I have my reasons, to be explained in obnoxious detail within....

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Jun 3, 2017

How To Save Unsalvageable Furniture

Every once in a while I buy a piece of furniture without seeing it first. I like the picture, think I have a pretty good idea what shape...

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May 11, 2017

Warning: Super Sappy Mother's Day Post

It's this time of year when I get most nostalgic. Don't get me wrong, Christmas! I love you more than coffee, and puppies, and white sand...

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May 10, 2017

15 Furniture Projects in 30 Days

I was just finishing up a blog post, my first in a long time, when my kid went nuts, computer died, and my content disappeared....

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May 5, 2017

10 People Deserving a Shout Out

I pulled into my driveway at about 11pm Wednesday, very exhausted and a little sad. Valen and I were delayed two hours at the airport...

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Apr 19, 2017

Why Sniffing Your Kid's Head Matters

I sniffed my kid's head too many times in the last few days, and I've caught the 'nostalgia'. It's akin to the black plague if you're a...

How To Choose The Right Tool For The Job

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Apr 12, 2017

How To Choose The Right Tool For The Job

Most people who dumpster dive or go yardsalin' appreciate the beauty of an old piece of furniture, and/or they're super broke and sick...

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Apr 11, 2017

8 Steps to Refinish Wood Furniture

Recently I posted a picture on my Instagram and Facebook page where I was filthy, holding two buckets, and surrounded by awesome pieces...

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Apr 5, 2017

Warning: Sometimes You Need a Break

This year has been both one of the best and worst of my life. Without going into too much detail, it's been a roller coaster. I'm sure...

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Mar 23, 2017

4 Steps to Properly Clean and Prep Wood

Oh, behave! I'm talking about this idea floating around the ether that if you get your wood wet you'll destroy it. Sometimes you need to...

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Mar 22, 2017

How To Decorate For Free

Sounds too good to be true? Well, it is if you don't feel like getting your hands dirty. Dirty I am, and not because I shopped in...

4 Steps For a Coastal Furniture Makeover

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Mar 19, 2017

4 Steps For a Coastal Furniture Makeover

Most of us have pretty fond memories of the dining table we grew up with. Ours was a hand-me-down antique set that belonged to my great...

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Mar 16, 2017

How to Find Balance as a Single Mother

**This post was my first, written when I created Young, Wild and Thrifty. I hope you enjoy this little blast from the past! Though this...

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