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 ...
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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!!! ...
Painting Fabric with Chalk Style Paints: Granny Chair Makeover
Last week I posted the start of my Granny Chair Project and I'm so excited to share the results! This salvaged chair was a little different for two reasons. ...
Salvaged Granny Chair Turns Hip… I Hope!
Hi everyone! Let me start by thanking all of you who took the time out of your busy schedules to fill out the SI Blog 2016 Survey! WOW... you guys are amazing and I'm learning so much! It's been an eye opener and reading all of ...
SI Readers ~ Tell Me What Interests YOU!
Hi there everyone... Happy Monday! I have some exciting new things in the works. There will be some changes coming to the SI Blog in the near future. I originally thought I could revamp this website on my own, but I'm quickly realizing I'm not a ...
Peek-A-Boo Design: Stencil with Milk Paint!
Hello my painting friends!  Have you ever noticed there's a wealth of information on stenciling; even more information on Milk Paint, but not a whole lot of advice on stenciling with milk paint? ...
Craigslist: 14 Tips To Find Amazing Furniture Deals!
Craigslist and Kijiji are two popular online classified sites I use ALL THE TIME. Unlike eBay, they're free to use and the best part is, there's a TON of people looking to unload their old unwanted furniture! If you're a furniture ...
Highlighting Your Furniture Details
I picked up this large sideboard/buffet off kijiji. The gentleman I purchased it from was originally from Poland. While he showed me the buffet and a few other items, he spoke Polish while I answered back in English. I understand the language 100%, ...
Get Organized – 7 Easy Tips
You may already know I'm not a big fan of cleaning and organizing. There are so many other things I'd rather be doing. I keep teasing M-M-M that when I'm rich and famous, I'm hiring a chef and a cleaning service because if I had my preference, I'd ...
Moulin Rouge – The Pros and Cons of Painting Salvaged Furniture
Before I get into the pros and cons of painting salvaged furniture, I want to thank all of you who took the time to comment on my  Heart to Heart. You all left beautiful heart warming comments and your words will surely comfort other ...
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