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DIY Rustic Wood Lanterns

September 23, 2015 Addicted 2 DIY 9 Comments

Lanterns are the perfect way to add warmth into your decorating. Today on the Rockstar DIY stage is Katie, with the tutorial to create these beautiful DIY Rustic Wood Lanterns. You probably already know this Rockstar, because Katie is part of the Pretty Handy Girl rockin' … [Read more...]

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Build a Temporary Pergola with Trellises | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Build a Temporary Pergola

March 30, 2015 Brittany Bailey 41 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...]

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Autumn Mantle Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Autumn Mantel Décor & Fall Vignettes

September 24, 2013 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

Fall is here! Hip Hip Hooray! I'm not exactly a summer gal (although I was born in June.) I prefer the cooler temperatures, the colorful landscape and jean weather! When the first cool day rolled into North Carolina, I was ready and waiting! But, my living room was still stuck on … [Read more...]

accessories, decor, Decorating, Fall Leaves, fireplace, lantern, mantles, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, pumpkin, Rub n' Buff, vignettes

Circle Diamond Pattern Light Fixture – Updating a Brass Light Fixture

September 17, 2012 Brittany Bailey 41 Comments

I have been dying to share this tutorial with you! This project was inexpensive and it made such a big impact in our mudroom. It started with a few Habitat ReStore light fixtures and some NEW! Martha Stewart glass paint and ended up adding some major "WOW Factor" to our entry. … [Read more...]

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Nope, It’s Not a Pier 1 Lantern

February 10, 2012 Brittany Bailey 40 Comments

Thanks to my Facebook fan, Heather H., for the ultimate compliment on this lantern. She asked if I got it at Pier 1! Nope Heather, I got it at the Habitat ReStore and it found its way into my hands in this condition: After a Women Build meeting at the Habitat ReStore a … [Read more...]

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Camping Themed Boy’s Room

January 27, 2011 Brittany Bailey 36 Comments

Today we are going to talk about our Camping Themed Boy's Room, But first, I have been having the best time meeting most of my favorite bloggers at Blissdom. Dear sweet Home & DIY bloggers, y'all really rock! A few of those rockin' women bloggers: Sandra … [Read more...]

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Pottery Barn Inspired Lantern from $5 ReStore Light Fixture

July 12, 2010 Brittany Bailey 33 Comments

If you have been following my blog, you may remember this light fixture that I rescued bought at our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Read below for a Pottery Barn Inspired Lantern. Originally I thought about using it as a light in our foyer, but that plan changed after I … [Read more...]

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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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