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Degas' sculpture of The Little Dancer, and Impressionist Paintings of Ballet and Ballerinas in Art.

She was just 14 when Degas immortalised her in Bronze. Now she stands posed for all time, her slight and boyish form, poised and ready to dance. And here we are, standing before her on a sunny June day in Paris, wondering who she was, and what her life became...

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How to Make Natural Paint

Up until the discovery of petrolatum and the introduction of toxic chemicals, paints were created using natural ingredients such as: linseed oil, lime, casein from milk, turpentine, citrus oils, chalk and hemp oil. Natural pigments were also used...

63 comments    health how to fun
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Teacup Pigs

Chris Murray , the original breeder of Teacup Pigs needed 9 years and 24 generations of breeding before he succeeded in getting the pigs to the miniature size that they are today. Teacup Pigs were originally named Pennywell miniatures, named after the farm in Devon, England where the first Teacup Pigs were born.

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How to Venetian Plaster

Venetian Plaster is a faux finish technique that gives walls a vintage plaster appearance that really shimmers with light. Learn how to do this simple technique.

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How to Distress Furniture

Distressed furniture is a popular decorating look. Learn how to take thrift shop finds and turn them into something beautiful and functional. You may even make a little money at it.

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How to Paint Wood Furniture

If you tend to buy a lot of wood furniture at resale shops or garage sales, or have hand-me-down furniture from your family, the easiest way to update it is to give it a fresh coat of paint. This is a simple project that anyone can accomplish in a...

17 comments    home painting furniture
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Designing Fun Kids' Rooms

Without just a bit of planning, it can be easy and fun to design a theme for a children's bedroom. Tip and tricks for decorating plus design ideas.

31 comments    home tips fun
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How to Create Mosaic Art - A Guide for Beginners

This article tells how to create mosaic art, and is a comprehensive guide to techniques, tools, design, and everything you need to get started!

39 comments    stained glass mosaic how to tile
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Decorative Painted Garden Rocks

Try your hand at decorative garden rocks. You can use your own imagination to create hand painted rocks for your own garden, home, or as gifts. Here are some examples and info on what you will need and how to get started.

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A Poem About A Monet Painting 'Le Jardin'

France is a lovely, beautiful country. The language is poetic, the people are intriguing, the food is superb and the countryside is filled with flowers and trees and lovely landscapes, perfect for a Monet painting. I have always loved France since...

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