CREATE A GORGEOUS DIY ANTIQUED MIRROR USING WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE IN YOUR OWN HOME - WATER AND BLEACH! I had such a huge response from the mirror I restyled a few weeks back - thanks, everyone! I'm thrilled you liked the makeover and it gave you ...
Distressing Furniture
DIY Antiqued Mirror and How To Apply Prima Transfers
HOW TO APPLY PRIMA TRANSFERS AND CREATE A FRENCH-INSPIRED DISTRESSED ANTIQUED MIRROR... DIY STYLE! Hi beautiful! Do you have a stray mirror that you don't know what to do with? I have an amazing mini-project for you today, along with a short video ...
HOW TO CREATE A BLACK-WASH PAINT FINISH | PAINTED NIGHTSTANDS
HOW TO CREATE A SIMPLE AND QUICK BLACK-WASH FINISH WHILE LEAVING SOME ORIGINAL STAIN PEEKING THROUGH. Warning:: Some of you cherry wood stain lovers may prefer this before... BUT... This is one of those questions I get asked ALL the time - How to ...
DIY Faux Drawers | Antique Apothecary Cabinet Makeover
DIY FAUX DRAWERS TURNED THIS FLAT-FACED-BOXY DRESSER INTO A GORGEOUS INDUSTRIAL ANTIQUE APOTHECARY CABINET. TODAY, I'M SHARING THE TOOL THAT MAKES CREATING FAUX DRAWERS EASY! This makeover couldn't be any more different than last weeks... but ...
Weathered Gray Stain | DIY Restoration Hardware Finish
Well, I guess we're a week into 2019 and it's borderline to be shouting it out -- but Happy New Year friends! Whatever this year has in store for you, I hope you take the time to be thankful and grateful and enjoy all your present moments.... like ...
Creating An Old World Furniture Finish
I can't wait to share this french provincial makeover with you! I wish I had taken a pic of this sad dresser when I spotted her curbside but before I could pull out my phone, a sweet passerby asked if I needed a hand. I forgot all about the pic ...
How To Paint Patina – Paintina Furniture!
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 - was Pottery Barn ...
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