Wonderful decorating idea - painted stairs

Muralist Laurel Sternberg created these non-repeating, antiqued patterns adapted from Imari china with acrylic paints on wood stairs risers.

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DIY Home Project - Mercury Glass Lamp

Silvery patina on the lamps happens to be somewhat simple to DIY. You'll need an armful of supplies like Krylon’s Looking Glass spray paint, Looking Glass spray paint and a plain glass lamp or vase.

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