Ah. . . . . how luxurious it is to bask in the glow emanating from the amazing
accomplishments of others.

And, by bask I mean admire, esteem, commend, and just plain envy (in a good
way) the incredible talents of a promising young star in the Blogisphere.   You
ask, "to whom are you referring?"  Melody of My Passion for Decor, of course!

Here are just a few of Melody's brilliant Before & After projects:

Chair Before:                                                                 Table, Before:

 

The Set, After:

 

My Passion for Decor

 

 

 

 

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Melody isn't afraid to tackle any project.  In fact, she loves a challenge as demonstrated by her superb skills in renovating this less-than-special desk
for her husband: 

Before:

 

 

After: 

Superb Surprise! 

Check out her transformation of a common end table:

 

Before:                                                                After:

Visit Melody at My Passion for Decor to view

more of her amazing and inspiring projects. 

 

 Need more Befores & Afters?  Me, too.

 

Newlywed McGees

Meredith and Kevin are adorable and their blog is not only entertaining, it's

informative as well.  Stop by their site for a tuturial on how to transform a

coffee table into a chic ottoman

 

 

 

 

Reginia of a Not So Modern Family took a free, dated vanity
and worked her magic on it for her daughter's room:

 

Before:

After:

Not So Modern Family

A darling development!

 

Yes, I'm a fool for chairs, especially dressed up chairs:

better after

 

 

You know that I love natural wood. . . . most of the time.
But, not in this case:

Before:

After:

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Wow, right?!

 

 

Brace yourselves.  I must prepare you for the
hideousness you are about to view.  Ready? 
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Without a doubt, this is one of the most unexpected re-dos I've ever
run across.  Who would have thunk it?!  I'm still pinching myself.

And one last breathtaking renovation for today:

wish simple
This makeover is magazine worthy, isn't it?  Can you imagine how tedious
it was to sand and paint the individual little wood rods?  Well done.