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Lowe’s Spring Makeover Tour

June 16, 2015 Brittany Bailey 1 Comment

Have you been following all the Lowe's Spring Makeovers? There were 10 in all, and each one is truly a miraculous transformation. If you remember, there were 10 bloggers who were sent to 10 different areas that were hardest hit by this past winter. We all combed through hundreds … [Read more...]

Before and After, decor, garden bench, Gardening, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Lowe's Creative Idea

Build a Temporary Pergola with Trellises | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Build a Temporary Pergola

March 30, 2015 Brittany Bailey 40 Comments

This tutorial to build a temporary pergola is perfect for a wedding, photo shoot, for some shade, or for your garden if you are okay with it not lasting forever.My sister and I constructed it for our Thompson's WaterSeal Bali Dream Deck to provide some romance and shade from … [Read more...]

accessories, Build It, decor, garden bench, hanging jars, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, lantern, Tutorial, Upcycling, window dressing

Sewing a Bench Cushion with Piping

January 14, 2013 Brittany Bailey 106 Comments

I've made some progress this weekend on the desk for our kitchen. This was the keystone in the decision making process for the color of our cabinets. I wanted to see what the color would look like in the kitchen, on a real piece of furniture before spending big bucks on cabinets. … [Read more...]

decor, garden bench, Popular, Seat Cushion, Sewing, Tutorial, Upholster Chair

Refinishing a Garden Bench

June 19, 2011 Brittany Bailey 177 Comments

Recently I decided my garden bench that used to be a Craig's List bed frame, needed to be refinished. I repaired, sanded and repainted the bench before setting it onto our porch where it would get less exposure to the rain.Well, it wasn't weathering the elements too … [Read more...]

DIY, fix stripped holes, Furniture, garden bench, Giveaway, hole repair, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, priming, repair, Safety Gear, sander, Stripping Furniture

Spring Vignettes and Mantle Décor

April 21, 2011 Brittany Bailey 19 Comments

Ahhh, the birds are chirping and the flowers are in full bloom. The azaleas in our yard look like fireworks exploding with color.I long to open the windows and let in the sounds and the sweet smells.But, alas, the pollen bomb is still in full dumping mode.I'm not … [Read more...]

accessories, Birdhouse, decor, Decorating, garden bench, Home Decor, Landscaping, mantles, vignettes, wreath

Turning a Craig’s List Bed Frame into a Garden Bench

July 6, 2010 Brittany Bailey 101 Comments

How to Turn a Craig's List Bed Frame into a Garden Bench While visiting one of Raleigh's local shabby chic boutiques, I fell in love with a sweet bench made from an old bed frame. But, the $350 price tag meant that our relationship was not meant to be. I began scouring Craig's … [Read more...]

Bed, Build It, cannonball bed, craig's list, Furniture, garden bench, ReNew, Stripping Furniture

Hi, I'm Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl. I like the smell of coffee and sawdust in the morning. I live to break stereotypes and empower you to take on your own DIY project.

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