Guess what I picked up last night? No... get your mind off the hotties and take a look at this vintage beauty! ;) You all know I L-o-V-e restyling vintage sideboards and china cabinets! I'm so happy with this Kijiji find. It's 5 ...
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Furniture Stripping – Refreshed Bathroom Vanity Makeover
Hi friends! I hope you all had a great weekend! In my last post, I found the perfect white for my bathroom walls. The walls look amazing, so this inspired me to refresh my bathroom vanity. I wish I had a before pic of this vintage dresser when I ...
The Perfect White
Yesterday, I spent hours trying to choose the perfect white for my bathroom walls. When I shared on Facebook, all your comments made it apparent I'm not the only one who has a hard time picking this neutral! You'd think choosing a white paint ...
Confessions of a Creative Procratinator
Have you ever put off doing something fun or creative? Maybe you've always wanted to start your own business, or try something as simple as cooking a creative new dish... or maybe paint your grandma's antique tea cart? Instead, you busy yourself ...
How To Hand Paint Graphics on Furniture
We had a gorgeous weekend here in the GTA! My daffodils are finally poking their heads up so I think spring is finally on her way! This inspires me to start spring cleaning. I don't know how long this inspiration will last. Anything remotely ...
$150 Dixie Belle Giveaway Winner is….
Before I announce the winner, a big thank you to Dixie Belle Paint Products for teaming up with Salvaged Inspirations for this generous giveaway. The products are amazing and it's a real pleasure creating with these vibrant colors, glazes and spray ...
‘Dijon’ DIY Chalk Painted Side Table
This little salvaged side table has been hanging around for years. For whatever reason, when I hauled it home and started stripping and sanding it, I totally lost interest. On a visit to the Restore this past Monday, I came across a $4 pint of ...
Dixie Belle Paint $150 Giveaway!
I'm so glad you're here because I'm excited to share a $150 Dixie Belle Paint Giveaway with you! Dixie Belle Paint Company is one of the largest suppliers of Chalk/Mineral paint in the U.S. with over 400 retailers nationwide. I'm so excited ...
Broken Dresser Top & Edge Glue Boards
When I purchased this old dresser from an antique dealer on the Danforth, I didn't realize the entire top was in two pieces. For whatever reason, the joined boards were still in tact, but had come apart from one another. M-M-M: "How do you ...
Happy Easter My Friends
Since I don't blog on Friday's, I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Easter my friends! For those of you who celebrate, I hope you have an amazing long weekend and indulge in some chocolates. I'm treating myself to an extra long weekend ...
Peach Orchard Dresser Turns Holy Guacamole!
If you've been following the journey of this antique dresser, you know she was picked up from a beautiful peach orchard in the Niagara Region. Fittingly, Zovesta (an SI Reader) thought she would be lovely painted in a peachy color and ...
How To ~ Fix Peeling or Chipped Veneer
Happy St. Patrick's Day friends! If you've ever passed-up an amazing piece of furniture due to peeling or chipped veneer - this post is for you! I'm living proof that these types of repairs aren't that difficult! It's a common problem with ...
Antique “Peach-Orchard” Dresser
Lately I've been bringing my Dad and Gidget on all my furniture pick-ups. It's great to have his company for the drive, and it gets the ol' guy out of the house {wink & smile}.  As an added bonus, Dad's been a great help in training Gidget to ...
Brute To Beaut – Kroehler Dresser Restyle
Many thanks to all of you who chimed in on the "What Would You Do" post for this Kroehler Dresser.I really appreciated the input because this piece was a little different than what I usually work on. The only thing I was certain of was I wanted to ...
Free Photo Collages & Text Graphics
Happy Monday to you! A few of you recently asked what I'm using to create my photo collages and text graphics on the SI Blog and social media. Hands down, my go-to editor is Photoshop. I have Photoshop CS5 and it's a must in my books for any ...
Sanding Furniture – 15 Tips & Pro Secrets
Hello my friends... today is a "Sanding Furniture Like A Pro" Quick-Tip-Thursday! While sanding this Kroehler, I thought of all of you who have asked: "Do I have to sand off ALL the old paint before repainting?" NO, YOU DON'T NEED TO SAND OFF ALL ...
Kroehler Dresser – What Would You Do?
Happy Monday to you! Over the weekend, I picked up this Kroehler Dresser off Craigslist. It's solid and has beautiful lines (love the Asian inspired feet) but it's in desperate need of some tlc.Furniture re-do's often scream for a specific color ...
The Top 50 FAQ ~ DIY Chalk Paints
If you have a DIY chalk paint question, you've come to the right place! I've been mixing my own custom chalky paints for 3+ years now. The Best Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes is definitely my most popular post! It ranks in the Top 3 on Google and ...
Spring Makeover ~ Layering Milk Paint
Once February rolls around and the novelty of winter has long worn off, I start hoping spring is just around the corner.  I guess this is coming through in my furniture. My last few restyles have been inspired by a spring or beach weathered ...
My 6 Tips for Mixing Milk Paint Powder
Have you tried mixing milk paint powder and it didn't turn out quite right? Let me fill you in on a little secret. You're not the only one who gets inconsistent results! Whether it's improperly mixed or the chippy effect turns out too-much or ...
And the Winner Is….
Happy Monday! I hope you had a romantic Valentine's Day with your loved one, family and friends. The winner of the Bluestone House™ Valentine's Giveaway was randomly drawn last night - and the $150 Chalky Patina Package goes to.... drum roll ...
Distressed Furniture: Which Paint Distressing Technique is Right For YOU?
Congratulations! You've painted a piece of furniture and you've done a smashing job. It looks great. But now you're wondering what distressing technique is right for you? What's going to give you the EXACT look you're after? Well... I've ...
Wash & Dry Dresser + Bluestone Houseâ„¢ Valentine’s Giveaway!!!
Hi friends... hope you had a great weekend! I'm so excited because I have something special for you! I've teamed up with Bluestone House™ to give you a chance to win a VERY generous Chalky Patina Paint Package {say that 5 times quick} worth ...
2016 Survey Results & A Big Thank You!
Hi everyone! Last week I posted a 2016 Reader's Survey to ask about your interests and how Salvaged Inspirations can improve for you. To all of you who took the time to chime in - THANK YOU!!! ...
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