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  • Freshly oiled wooden spoons | gypsy magpie

    Spring Cleaning: Wooden Spoon Care

    • Missy
    • Cheap or Free Favorite Things Homesteading Tips & Tricks
    • 21 April 2021

    I’ve been bitten by the spring cleaning bug lately. Maybe it’s because my suburban and my son’s car both broke down so I’ve been stranded at home? Or maybe it’s a year of quarantine that has me annoyed at everything in my house? Who knows but one thing is certain, I’m in a bit of […]

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  • How to quickly remove nail polish from project furniture | Gypsy Magpie

    How to Quickly Remove Nail Polish when Prepping Furniture

    • Missy
    • DIY Furniture Rehab Tips & Tricks
    • 15 August 2017

    A couple months ago I picked up the cutest antique dresser. The shape and size make it the perfect piece for the remodel I am planning for our 1/2 bath. The dresser was sturdy, had character, and was in great condition except for one ugly little detail, it was covered in nail polish. Being the […]

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  • Want to know how to clean tarnished brass hardware with the least amount of effort? I experimented with 7 methods to find out! | Gypsy Magpie

    My Cleaning Tarnished Brass Hardware Experiment

    • Missy
    • DIY Tips & Tricks
    • 9 May 2017

    I’ve been working on a fun desk the last few days and decided I better tackle cleaning the tarnished brass hardware. Cleaning hardware has never been my favorite and as I scrubbed away my morning I couldn’t help thinking that there had to be a better way! So, I did some internet sleuthing and came […]

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  • Gypsy Magpie's Flooring Insider Series: Part 1 How to Care for Wood Floors

    How to Clean a Wood Floor

    • Missy
    • Happy Home Tips & Tricks
    • 14 December 2015

    *This post may contain affiliate links which helps me keep this creative little happy place going* See my Disclosure page HERE. Now back to the post… I grew up in a family floor covering business and have been surrounded by carpet, pad, tile, and wood for as far back as I can remember. As a […]

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  • Table Leaf Tip

    • Missy
    • Cheap or Free Furniture Rehab Tips & Tricks
    • 23 April 2015

    I know I promised to have a post up on my new favorite hike, but I have been working on refinishing a dining table and chairs for a client and in short, I just haven’t had my act together this week. Sometimes life is like that. When I work on tables that have leaves to […]

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  • Orange Oil Vinegar

    • Missy
    • Cheap or Free DIY Health Hippie Homesteading Tutorials
    • 16 June 2012

    I have been trying to clean a lot of the chemicals out of our home the past couple of years. I figure with an nearly 90% chance for breast cancer I don’t need to play the odds! I tried plain vinegar, and that worked ok, but wasn’t fantastic and my hubs hated the smell. So, […]

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  • Welcome to Gypsy Magpie, my little creative happy place. Here you’ll find an eclectic mix of things that bring me joy. From family, DIY, food, and crafts, to nature loving, repurposing, spirituality, gardening, vintage fun, and all things home, with a sprinkling of hippie-ness and a hefty dose of heart. Come along for the ride as I grow some roots to balance my wings.

    XOXOX, Missy

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