Milk Paint is a lot like me. If given the opportunity, it will ALWAYS do it's own thing... and I couldn't be more THRILLED with how this piece distressed itself! There's a whole lot of chippy goodness here! Restyled in a chic-chippy finish ...
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Furniture Repair – Bondo vs Wood Filler
Happy Tuesday to you! Today's QTT is more like a full blown tutorial on How To Use Bondo as Wood Filler... and how I think they compare. Even though this post isn't really 'quick', it's a follow up on last weeks Quick-Tip-Tuesday and I can't wait ...
Amazing Non-Stick Bondo & Filler Repairs
Hi everyone... happy Tuesday to you! Yesterday I was in the hospital for a minor out patient procedure. Thankfully the procedure was only exploratory and the end results - perfect! Yaaay... one more thing off my mind! Although the sedation drugs ...
How To Whitewash Wood Furniture
I recently finished this Shabby Chic French Provincial Dresser in a Whitewash Painting Technique. Loving this finish! The top has a bright and airy feel with the natural wood grain showing through. The painted body (which was also washed) shows off ...
Feature Friday – SI Reader Redo’s!
Happy Friday everyone... let's do something a little different today. You all know I love featuring other furniture painter's work. Bloggers, boutiques,shop owners and home businesses have all been shared here on the SI Blog and my FB ...
Turn Old Furniture Legs Into New Feet!
I have an amazing up-cycling Quick-Tip-Tuesday for you today. Did you know you can make shapely furniture feet by re-purposing old furniture legs? Julie (and hubby Marc) from Simple Redesign turned these fancy wooden legs into gorgeous feet using ...
The Simple Way to Avoid Inside Drawer Drips When Painting Furniture
There's nothing more frustrating than paint dripping through open hardware holes and ruining the inside of a clean drawer.  When I first started painting furniture, this happened to me more times than I care to admit. And ...
The BEST Homemade Brass Cleaners
You can check out any interior design website and it's obvious that BRASS IS BACK! I find this amusing because growing up, we had so many brass tchotchkes in our home - it border lined a fetish. ;) Well maybe childhood nostalgia was one of ...
Waterfall Dresser – Not a Huge Fan
I've never been a huge fan of Waterfall Furniture. Growing up, I always thought the pieces my parents had picked up from yard sales and proudly displayed in their bedroom were... well... pretty ugly. The signature rounded tops, bookmatch veneer, ...
Feature Friday – Porta Verde Studio
Happy Friday friends! I hope your week went well and you've made some fun or relaxing plans for your weekend. You deserve it! I plan on doing yard work, dinner and a movie with M-M-M, and checking out some local theater at the Fringe Festival. ...
How To Prevent Sandpaper Clumps from Ruining Your Finish
Why didn't I think of this quick-tip? There have been so many times I've ended up with clumps and bumps of hard paint or primer on my sandpaper. My solution - throw my sandpaper away and grab a new one! Here's a simple solution shared by Jennifer ...
When To Paint & When Not To Paint Your Wood Furniture
You guys send me the best emails and I always love hearing from you! I'd like to start sharing some FAQ Reader's Mail ...with the mailer's consent of course. Whether you're a professional furniture painter or a DIY'er, I feel featuring some FAQ is a ...
Don’t Throw Away That Old Sticky Painter’s Tape!
Hi everyone! I don't know about you, but it drives me nutso when I can't find the end of a roll of painter's tape... or when I find the end, and it's so stuck on itself it doesn't peel off properly. I realize in the grand scheme of life - this is ...
How To Cut Perfect Drawer Liners Every Time… And No Measuring Required!
When I recently revealed my roadside-restyle, many of you commented on the inside drawer detail as well as the painted finish. What I've learned from restyling furniture over the past few years, is that many times it's the extra attention ...
Sister Love at Toronto Shabby Chic!
Although I don't get 'out-there' as often as I'd like, it's always a treat to visit with other furniture painters. For me, dropping by a painter's store, open-house, vendor booth, or home business is always fun and inspiring! Not only because I ...
How To Tell Hardwood From Softwood
Here's a great tip I received from a reader in BC... thanks for sharing Monique.. and for sending your amazing pics! Hi Denise, I love your blog. You give tons of great information and tips. Here's a quick tip you might like to ...
Roadside Restyle ~ Classic French Dresser
I just have to say I have the sweetest man ever. He's always willing to help in any way possible. And I don't believe he's ever said the EN-OH word to me when I needed a hand. A few weeks back, M-M-M sent me a text with these two pics ...
Spray Painting Tip – How To Mask Off Curvy Round Furniture with Plastic Wrap
Here's a great follow up and spray painting tip! Last week, I shared how to protect drawers while spray painting - no painter's tape or newspaper required for this easy technique. When Andie from SliceofDIY.com saw this tip posted on Facebook, ...
The Easiest Way To Prevent Paint Overspray
Hi everyone - I hope your week is off to a great start! Today's Quick-Tip-Tuesday (QTT) is an amazing tip for all of you who enjoy spray painting your furniture. I use my spray-gun for about  half of the furniture I restyle. I always have fun ...
My Trunk Full of Inspiration
I hope some of you furniture painters are going to get this, because honestly, I'd don't want to come across as the 'only' eccentric furniture painter out there. ;) While I'm working on a piece, I always start eyeballing my inventory for the next ...
How To Strain Paint the Thrifty Way
Hi guys... hope you're having an amazing day! I always love when you send me your painting quick-tips so keep them coming. Here's a great tip from Karen in Saskatchewan: How to Strain Paint the Thrifty Way! [box]Hi. Thanks so much ...
Replacing Broken Plastic Drawer Guides – Perfect Every Time!
Happy Tuesday to you! If you paint furniture you've probably seen a fair share of misaligned and broken drawers. A common problem I come across (and the very easiest to fix) are broken plastic drawer guides. Drawer guides are a cost efficient ...
The Christie Antique Show – Spring 2015
Hi my friends - I hope you're having a great day and all of you south of the border are enjoying your Memorial Day long weekend! This past Saturday, I put aside a few hours to treat myself to some eyecandy at the Christie Antique Show in Dundas - ...
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