DIY Furniture Painting
Hi guys! Have you ever come across a piece of furniture that has SO many layers of lord knows what on the top - it seems near impossible to get off? Well, just wait till you see this baby... this magazine rack table has that and M*O*R*E! For ...
Hi guys, hope you're doing well and thanks for joining me today. I've been keeping busy going for long fall walks, sipping pumpkin lattes which is adding up to way more caffeine than I should be drinking, but hey, I'm indulging for now... and ...
Before I get into this weeks furniture transfer project, thank you. Thank you for all your heartfelt condolences and sharing your stories. I read and re-read all of them. Some of your comments made me smile and some made me cry, but every one of you ...
Over the last few years, I've shared my Dad's diagnosis of Alzheimer's and bits and pieces of our journey. From all the emails and comments I've received, (and thank you...you don't know how much all your support and sharing has meant to me) I know ...
Keeping the true salvaged spirit of the #siblog, paint and primer are the hero's of today's makeover. Don't you think this Painted Entryway Table deserves a beautiful spacious foyer?! But let me back up and introduce you to what this damsel in ...
I can't wait to share this french provincial makeover with you! I wish I had taken a pic of this sad dresser when I spotted her curbside but before I could pull out my phone, a sweet passerby asked if I needed a hand. I forgot all about the pic ...
Hi sweet friends! Are you getting into the fall spirit yet? I'm already starting to feel the brisk fall air when I'm on my morning walks with Gidgy. And I don't know about you, but when the weather starts to cool down, I get the mood for pumpkin ...
Today's post is all about How to Fix Furniture Painting Mistakes... because let's face it, we ALL make them! I can't tell you how many times I've worked on a piece that's coming along great - then I decide to 'get-my-artsy-on' and try a new color or ...
Hi friends, I hope you had a relaxing weekend! Today's post is all about a curb-shopped piece I have NOT painted... and I'm reaching out to ask YOUR opinion on whether I should or not. When you've painted as much furniture as I have, it's ...
Hello sweet friends! Have you tried gilding wax on any of your makeovers yet? If not, I hope today's post inspires you to give it a go! I've been applying metallic accents to a lot of my work and I'm loving the effect. The best part, depending on ...
Happy Monday friends! My sister and I took a last minute flight to Prince Edward Island so as you read this, I'm walking a red sandy beach or more likely, stuffing my face with clam chowder, lobster, and mussels. Whenever I visit the Maritimes, the ...
When I first started painting furniture, brush marks drove me bonkers. For me, it was the equivalent of having wet toes when they're supposed to be dry. Yaaa, it's one of my weird pet peeves. Anyway, I remember trying to get a smooth finish but the ...
Hi guys! Have you ever thought of stenciling an ENTIRE piece of furniture? Have you been seeing those drop-dead-gorgeous furniture stenciling ideas on Pinterest and in decor magazines lately? I've been admiring the pieces with bold contrast and ...
