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Plantation Shutter Doors

October 24, 2010
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“Plantation Shutter Doors”… Is that a thing, or are these just called “Plantation Doors”? Last week, I wrote a post about window blinds and I made a negative remark about plantation shutters. What was I thinking? I must have been kidnapped by aliens. Not three hours after posting that, I came across this picture at [...]

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Create This Open Beam Look with Fabric or Wallpaper

March 30, 2010

Earlier this week I was looking for pictures of partially enclosed outdoor showers, and my favorite one in that post was at a Four Seasons in Hawaii. While I was checking out that Four Seasons website, I found this picture and I thought it was an idea worth sharing. Take a look at that ceiling. [...]

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Custom Exterior Shutters Equals Serious “WOW!”

February 17, 2010
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See what I mean? Wow! Custom Wood Shutters Are The Finishing Touch This is one of those pictures that makes me feel a little bit like something is wrong with me! As I stare at my keyboard I’m the equivalent of the high-school kid who was just introduced to the prettiest girl he’s ever seen. [...]

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Using Recycled Wood For Wall Paneling

January 10, 2010

I was over at Beach Vintage where Simone had this photo posted among a few other awesome tropical spaces. I would have done a double-take on this one even if we weren’t about to get seriously involved in talking about paneling. I know it doesn’t work everywhere, but if you have the place for it, [...]

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A Tiki Bar for Christmas?

December 9, 2009
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Do you have a place for an incredible outdoor project next spring? If so, I have a recommendation based on personal experience! Build a Tiki Bar! I love, love, love mine! And I have some pictures for you! Tucked in a corner of our little yard is one of my favorite places anywhere! Tim and [...]

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Inspiring Outdoor Showers

June 11, 2009
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I wonder if we were in the hot-spot of the country today? It hit 98 degrees today at my house! Mangoes hang on the trees, bougainvilla and hibiscus are in full bloom, and the summer high tides splash over the sea wall when the afternoon winds pick-up. It’s Island Life, and I love it!But it [...]

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Shutters – Not Just For Shutting Anymore!

April 20, 2009
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A couple of weeks back I did a short video on some outdoor projects in which I pointed out that outside was a great place to hone those woodworking skills before heading in. I suggested that shutters might be a good place to start. They can be very simple, like these: These may be simple, [...]

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