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 ...
Distressing Furniture
Black Wash Wood Furniture | SideTable Restyle
Hello, my friends! 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 simple black paint wash, you can give your wood furniture a rich dark tone ...
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 ...
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%, ...
General Finishes Chalk Style Paint Review
There are numerous chalk type paints on the market. And some of you may be rolling your eyes thinking .. yet another one?! But the way I see it - if a reputable paint manufacturer like General Finishes (who has a long history since 1928) are willing ...
A Whole Lot of Chippy Goodness
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 ...
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 ...
How To Decoupage with Napkins
Some of the pieces I salvage have "real-character". Old furniture with great shape and detail, history and charm. Others pieces, well... not so much. For me, it's always a fun challenge to transform a 'nothing-special' plain looking piece into ...
MMS Boxwood Dresser: Some Bad Takes & Some Good Advice!
Have you ever worked on a project that seemed to fight you every step of the way? This 80's dresser was one of 'those' pieces. Nothing about this restyle went smoothly, so I had to take a break every few days to get some perspective. It took me ...
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