To start your weekend, here's another Feature Friday from one of our SI Readers. A big thank you to Josie from Brantford, Ontario CA for emailing me and sharing these beautiful before and afters! "Hi Denise, I am a faithful reader of ...
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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 ...
DIY Pallet Board Sign… And My Old School Overhead Projector!
I've been wanting to make a Salvaged Inspirations sign with my new logo for months now - so I'm excited to share my DIY Pallet Board Sign with you! I love the idea of using recycled boards and materials because my business is all about salvaging, ...
Dressing Up A Classic French Provincial with An Easy-To-Glue-On Applique
Here's a sweet Classic French Provincial piece that I dressed up with my paint sprayer and an easy-to-glue-on applique. I LOVE these things! Appliques (aka onlays or mouldings) can turn an 'real uguls' (a term my Mum use to use) into a beautiful ...
Mix and Match Painted Furniture: Three Secrets To Marry An Odd Couple
Mix and match home decor is all the rage these days - and I L-U-V it because I'm not a match-ee-match type! My decorating style is eclectic, functional, and must have plenty of interest everywhere I look. I speak from experience when I say, ...
2 Best Ways To Paint Laminate Furniture
Hi there... I hope you're well and thanks for stopping by! {big smile} A popular topic around here (and in blog land) has been painting laminate furniture. I thought I'd continue the conversation today because I found this shapely French ...
The Painted Bench in Hamilton
Hi Friends! I'm often asked where I buy my 'boutique' paints from. If you're in the GTA or Niagara Region, The Painted Bench is an amazing stop for boutique paints and furniture painting supplies. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Miss Mustard ...
Painting Outdoor Furniture With Chalk/Mineral Paint….My Island Coral
With all this warm weather comes outdoor adventures and fun in the sun! If you've recently pulled your patio furniture from hibernation and it's looking a little worn and tired, listen up. I have just the thing for you DIY'ers that will ...
Mixing Leftover Paints & Creating Custom Colors For Small Projects
If you do any sort of painting, I know you can relate to having a fair share of leftover paints from prior projects. So what do you do when there isn't enough paint left in the can to complete a job, but enough leftover that you feel guilty for ...
Spraying DIY Chalk-Mineral-Paint… Finally Got Around To Doing It!
Well, I finally did it... I used my paint-gun to spray a DIY Chalk-Mineral-Paint! You may recall about 6 months ago I wrote a post on Spraying with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. The clean-up wasn't fun but the spray finish turned out flawless ...
Turquoise French Country Sideboard… and a little daydreaming!
With our freezing winter temps and snow piled sky high, I'm dreaming of the warmth of a hot sun, long stretches of soft sandy beach, inviting crystal clear turquoise waters, and fruity tropical drinks with cocktail umbrellas. What does this have ...
A Small World and a Custom Chalk Painted China Cabinet
Last year a lady contacted me in response to a Painted China Cabinet I had posted for sale online. Unfortunately, she was 2 hours too late because it had JUST been sold. Her name is Marija, and once we started chatting, I immediately liked her ...
To Paint or Not To Paint the Inside of Drawers – 5 Questions To Ask Yourself
From all the feed back I've received on the topic of painting the inside of drawers, it seems to be a 50/50 split on whether furniture painters and/or re-finishers do or don't. Here's my humble take on the topic and the 5 questions I ask myself ...
A Little Glitz at Vintage Home Nevada
I L-O-V-E to travel. Meeting new friends and experiencing new places always lifts my spirits and inspires my creativity. My sister and I recently vacationed in Las Vegas. FABULOUSLY FUN and the desert landscape is BREATHTAKING. If you've ever ...
Refresh”ed” Victorian Painted Bed
One of my clients recently purchased this gorgeous Victorian Bed off Kijiji.  I have to admit, I LOVE that more and more people are seeing the value in re-vamping pre-loved furniture.  More often than not, these pieces are well built and will outlast ...
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