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 ...
Distressing Furniture
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 ...
Furniture Painting With Wax… Pink Wax!
Happy Monday friends, I'm so glad you're here! I'm excited to share the new technique I used to create this boho/old-world PINK wax finish. Not only because I LOVE how it turned out, but because I also know some of you have spent hours prepping and ...
Layering Chalk Paint | Empire Dresser Makeover
Hi guys, thanks for all your well wishes. The flu has left the building and I'm feeling much better. For those of you who wrote in saying you were sick, I hope you're taking good care of yourself and feeling better too! x This piece was a real ...
DIY Weathered Wood | Bedroom Dresser
Hi friends! I hope you're doing well and had a fun and relaxing long weekend. Big thanks to all of you who participated in last weeks Dixie Belle Paint Giveaway. I'll announce the winners at the end of this post, but first, I'll share this DIY ...
Poly over Wax OR Wax over Poly?
Hi friends! What do you do when you need the tough durability of a poly, but you want the beautiful antiquing and soft sheen of a wax? Lately, one of the most frequent questions I'm getting is whether to apply poly over wax or wax over poly? You ...
DIY Salvaged Wood Tray-Riser
What do old chairs and a Wood Tray-Riser have in common? Absolutely nothing - until my sister asked me if I could make her one! Andrea found these Tray Risers online and fell in love with this idea. The problem was they're white (she wanted stained ...
Black Wash Wood Furniture | SideTable Restyle
Hello my friends! The daffodils and tulips are in bloom, spring is in the air, and I have a fun Black Wash Wood tutorial to share with you today! This is perfect for anyone who isn't into using stain, but wants a stained look. By applying a black ...
No-Mess-Wet-Distress Painted Furniture
One of the benefits of using chalk paints to restyle furniture is the NO-Mess-Wet-Distess bonus. If you don't have a garage/work area, live in a climate where sanding outside is a no-go (like my -15° Canadian winters!), or have a piece that's too ...
DIY Faux Barn Wood |Salvaged Spool Table Makeover
True story. Thirteen years ago, when I first started dating MMM, I mentioned my home was filled with junk and thrift finds. I told him this in a lighthearted joking manner, testing the waters - or maybe subconsciously, I was trying to prepare him for ...
Antoinette & Black Wax Table Makeover
Does black wax scare the you-know-what out of you? It can be intimidating, right? It takes some creative-courage to slather black all over a freshly painted piece - especially if your piece is painted in a light color. If you haven't mustered up ...
DIY Pottery Barn Knock-Off | 80’s Buffet Restyle
Hello friends! Can you believe it's already November? The weather is starting to cool down here, so I'm taking every opportunity to stay warm in my paint studio. I picked up this 80's buffet from the ReStore and my first thought - Pottery Barn Black ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 House™ 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 ...
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