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30 minutes and a $1.99

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Charmadawn

There once was a cute little white cabinet. Nothing too fancy pants about it. It sat in storage for a while knowing that it would someday find a home in the old house. Maybe a bathroom, maybe a laundry room. … Continue reading →

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It all started in dads garage

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Charmadawn

My dad has had these lockers for as long as I can remember. Long before I cared about old stuff. Long before I loved to save things from the landfill, make them pretty and add them to my home decor. … Continue reading →

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The Cinderella Project – Part II

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Charmadawn

If you missed Part 1, you can see it here.http://abandoned547.com/2015/09/30/the-cinderella-project-part-1/ Up until this time, we lived in a beautiful “house of our dreams”  we had purchased  in November of 2010 when we moved to Ocala. We had recently put in … Continue reading →

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Week 1 is in the books!!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Charmadawn

We made it through the first week of renovations! With only a few bruises, sore muscles and lost sleep we have powered through. Mom and Dad have been troopers, Steve has had one of the busiest work weeks of the … Continue reading →

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The Cinderella Project – Part 1

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Charmadawn

What exactly is the “Cinderella Project?” It is turning something ordinary and abused into something beautiful. We purchased this home on September 22, 2015 after 9 long months . It is a 1903 home in the historic district of Ocala … Continue reading →

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Day 1

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Charmadawn

Thank you friends and family for the out pour of love and support. Today we were finally able to close on the house we have been dreaming about, talking about, crying about, being frustrated about and so much more. So … Continue reading →

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Boring to Extraordinary

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Charmadawn

Perfectly good chair but a little ordinary. Turned them into something special.

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Going to the beach!

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Charmadawn

My sweet friend purchased this dining room table and chairs for her beach house. It definitely needed a “beach-ier feel.” I stripped the table of its original stain gave it a vinegar and steel wool treatment. The chairs were painted … Continue reading →

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Barn Door

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Charmadawn

Abandoned is a family business. I usually find the treasure and create a plan. I normally do most of the grunt work myself but at times my Dad paints for me and Steve is my fixer and all around “go … Continue reading →

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Sweet Baby Boy

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Charmadawn

Before: pretty gross, falling apart dresser. Thought twice before buying it. Dad and Steve helped me repair and I painted After: sweet family needed a dresser/changing table for new baby Desmond. A few blemishes on the sides required some creativity. … Continue reading →

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