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By Barb 14 Comments

Mouldings and Trims [and amazing DIY discoveries}

Filed Under: Budget-Friendly, Design, DIY, DIY and Design, Everyday DIY, Laundry Room, Pantry Tagged With: Budget Design, DIY, Laundry Room, Mouldings

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Life is all about discoveries isn’t it?

From the day you are born – you discover you can poop in your nappy as many times as

you want, and someone will come along and put on a clean one in its place.  

And powder your little tush and talk silly to you all at the same time.

Amazing.

Then, as you grow older – there are the discoveries that are rather upsetting once

you learn of them.

Like the fact that Velveeta is not REAL cheese. 

How can that be so?

Even today, I struggle with this discovery.

I mean – it is the main component of a good  Mac ‘n CHEESE.

It is the guts of a grilled CHEESE sammy.

So how can that possibly be that Velveeta is not a real cheese.

Do you know how devastating that is  to a Southern gal?

Then, there are other types of discoveries.  

Such as realizing that your one week schedule to have the laundry room/pantry completed was…well, comical.

One week?  

Who was I kidding?  

(as we are half-way through week 2)

Now I will say, it isn’t for lack of effort from my dear hubby and son.  

In fact, they have worked their little tushies off while I laid on the couch wrapped in quilts from head to toe,

freezing to death.

It appears the docs have discovered I am dangerously anemic.  

Or as I call it, dangerously useless.


But, I do see an end in sight.  Today, I am crawling out from under the mountain ‘o quilts and

tackling some more painting and caulking.

But, I wanted to share this tip…well, y’all already know this tip probably.  

It’s Moulding 101 really.  

If I had not been so busy “rah-rah-rah’ing” in high school with pretty blue and white poms,

and on a hormonal discovery of boys – I could have taken Woodshop Class and

discovered this so much earlier.  🙂

Did you know you can “fake” expensive trims and mouldings?

What you say?  Fake it?  (gasp!)  It’s ok, ladies.  This time it’s okay.  🙂

A little 1×4, a little 1×2 and some inexpensive trim moulding…

Oh my.  It’s like the best fake since Milli Vanilli put out their best-selling album. 

(Another “discovery” that blew me away?  

Milli Vanilli did not actually sing “Ew, ew, ew – I love you” or “Blame it on the rain…?”)  

You’re welcome, you know you will be singing this the rest of the day now.  😀

But here it is – layered mouldings in all of its faked glory.  (sans caulk and paint, of course)

And speaking of caulk… I have discovered one other thing.

 
DIY works havoc on your manicure.
 
My pom girls from high school would sooooo not be impressed with me right now.
 
And it’s not so much as a discovery, because I already knew – its more of a reminder –
 
but I have the most amazing husband and son for being such troopers during this project.
 
We are almost through.  In fact, the new washer and dryer gets delivered on Saturday.  
 
(which is a good thing b/c I just did a clean undy count and its gonna be darn close!)  eek
 
So I am going to mentally pull out those pretty blue and white poms and mentally give myself a cheer:
 
“You can do it, I do declare!  You have no choice, you’re running out of underwear.”
 
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Comments

  1. Lisa~A Cottage To Me says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    So glad you’re feeling better! Great tips on moulding and Great twig wreath!

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  2. Kathysue says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Barb it is looking great and very clever way to top off the beadboard! Fun to see Bill and Blake at work. I am so excited for you, new laundry room, new washer and dryer, I would say it is a good week!!
    xo Kathysue

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  3. Stacey says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Now Barb, you are just reinforcing my desire for beadboard! I also desire that wreath after I saw you post it on Facebook. I’ll give it a try.

    Hope you feel much better soon.

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  4. Erin Kaven says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    I almost spit my coffee twice in this post. A two spitter is quite an accomplishment. (I think I’ll start an award, maybe the “Golden Spew”.) Once for the OK to fake it this time ladies and once for the cheer. Funny stuff. And informative. BTW God Bless your hubby and son. Not only are they working hard but not REMINDING YOU as you sit on the couch bundled up that THEY are working hard. Sorry, can you see a little previous experience there.

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  5. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Oh, I’m a huge fan of using cheap wood to create a high-end moulding look! Yours is looking great!

    And I absolutely LOVE that twig wreath!! I’m definitely going to be making one of my own!!

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  6. Jeanne Ireland says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Such wonderful work! Those of us who have such talented family members are so fortunate.

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  7. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Barb, this was such a fun post- you had me laughing…AND cheering.

    I am giving your guys a virtual bloggy hug for helping realize your dreams.

    Your big reveal is gonna be awesome for SURE!!

    WELL DONE!

    Now go take some iron tabs, and good health to you, friend!!

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  8. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    February 27, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Oh Barb, it is going to look sooooooooo good. Can’t wait to see it all done. Hugs, Marty

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  9. cj bates says

    February 28, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    great post. thank you. loved the humor and i think i could like you even though you were a cheerleader lol

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  10. Doti in TN says

    March 2, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Love your bead board and sticks, did you know that Velveeta makes the best fudge. really its true. its good stuff. really worth the calories. I just found you and pinterest and your one of the most readable blogs I have seen. Great job.. Smile and have fun Doti PS I envy your new washer and dryer….

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  11. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} says

    March 4, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Oh my to’s! I thought my life was crazy! You’ve got more going on than a one armed paper hanger! Is that a politically incorrect term these days? So hard to keep up! Your molding is going to be wonderful, just like that ceiling! I can’t wait to see it all “revealed”! You won’t want to come out of the laundry room! Great idea for a contest, too!
    Cheers!
    Barbara

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  12. Patricia Polmanteer says

    August 30, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    So glad I found your blog/ pages of hints and tips. And I LOVE your cheers.. you go girl.. glad the medicals found your health issue. Please do as they say.. I just found you and am not ready to let you go … 😎
    And 2 thumbs up to your staff of minions

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  13. Tristan Feltham says

    January 17, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    I really liked your site. Thanks

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  14. Heather says

    April 20, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    You’re the cutest Barb! ❤️?

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