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 ...
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Best Fall Inspired Furniture Makeovers
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 ...
How To Fix Furniture Painting Mistakes
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 ...
To Paint or Not To Paint?… I Could Use YOUR Opinion!
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 ...
How To Use Gilding Wax on Painted Furniture
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 ...
Chairs For Charity Makeover | Giving Back
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 ...
How To Paint Furniture Without Brush Marks
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 ...
7 Furniture Stenciling Tips | French Trellis Buffet Makeover
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 ...
New Farmhouse Green Dresser Makeover
If you're a fan of green you're going to love this. If you're not, this might just change your mind. I wouldn't usually dedicate a post to a new paint color, but this Farmhouse Green totally transformed this salvaged dresser. Here's what we ...
Salvaged Bedroom Makeover Reveal
I have no idea how to knock-off room makeovers in a week or two. Even a 30-day challenge would be a HUGE stretch for me. In addition, my rooms RARELY turn out exactly like I envision. Instead, ideas change and evolve depending on what salvaged ...
DIY Faux Brick Wall | Bedroom ReStyle
Maybe because half the year has whizzed by and I promised myself a few room makeovers, I thought it was a good idea to focus on my bedroom again. I've finally figured out what to do with my short accent walls. You may remember I painted over the ...
Painting with Powder | Roadside Makeover
Have you ever heard of painting furniture with artisan powder? Me neither. But I tried it anyway. I'm excited to share a new color blending technique that you may find helpful with your diy projects. It makes blending soft color onto furniture ...
How To Paint Patina – Paintina Furniture!
Today, I'm sharing my first attempt at painting patina. My practice-piece was this waterfall dresser, but this technique can be used on any wood, metal, glass, ceramic, plastic etc. Last week, Do from Do Dodson Designs warned me this technique is ...
Patina Painted Furniture | Ideas & Inspiration
Are you a fan of patina painted furniture? I've dabbled in using metallic paints and patina (like this skirt in last weeks makeover), but the truth is I haven't worked up the courage to paint a full piece yet. I was online looking for some ...
How to Paint Laminate Furniture Without Sanding | 90’s Dresser Makeover
 Hi guys, thanks for dropping by! Today, I'm sharing this 90's dresser makeover and how to paint laminate furniture WITHOUT SANDING. But first, have you ever bought something because the price was right, ...brought it home and had buyers ...
The Frugal Guide to Buying Furniture… To Paint!
While walking Gidgy this past Saturday, I stumbled upon two garage/estate sales. I have mixed feelings when I buy from an estate sale. On one hand, I realize it's helping the family clear things out. On the other, there's years worth of someone's ...
Blending & Layering | Furniture Painting Techniques
I’m starting to think I have a furniture-painters' alter ego. Like Beyoncé and her Sasha Fierce. Conservative and neutral for my own home - but colorful, bold and lively for selling. Today's retro china cabinet is a perfect example. This makeover ...
7 Inspiring Furniture Stencil Ideas
If you LOVE pattern and design, today's round-up of inspiring furniture stencil ideas will get your creative juices flowing! Visiting each of these talented artists is a great reminder that stenciling pattern and design can be done in unique and ...
Mandala Stencils – MCM Dresser Makeover
There's so much creative inspiration online. Ever since I saw Kirsten Skovbon's Danish bohemian style on Instagram (linked at end of post), I've been wanting to get creative with mandala stencils. They're soooo beautiful in design, and also in ...
How To Strip Furniture Paint – Layers and Layers of It!
Stripping layers of paint is not hard. It's messy. It's smelly. And it takes some time, but it's not hard. Unfortunately, the more layers there are, usually the more messy, smelly and time consuming it becomes. Today's salvaged makeover is all ...
Salvaged Sewing Desk Makeover
I was tempted to call this post the Frankenstein sewing desk makeover because I kept finding things to add to it. But this sewing desk turned girls vanity table is just waaay too sweet and cute! Because I was finding things along the way, I have ...
Dixie Belle Painted And Stained | Buffet Restyle
Hi guys, I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend! Andrea and I had a sister-shopping-day on Saturday - FUN! And Sunday I was planning to work on my taxes (ughhh) but it ended up being a laundry and Netflix day. You know it's not good when I pick ...
Tall Corner Cabinet with Lowes Barnwood
Happy Easter Monday SI Family! I hope you had a beautiful long weekend with family and friends, and if you're lucky enough to have today off - enjoy - and thanks for dropping by! Back when I shared my bathroom makeover reveal, you may remember the ...
Austin TX Bloggers Conference
Hi SI family! I'm back from my bloggers' conference in Austin TX, and I have to say - I had the B-E-S-T time! Today I'm sharing a few iPhone pics that I took at the conference and around downtown... and ohhh, and wait 'til you see who the keynote ...
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