A DIY DRESSER MAKEOVER USING A CURB-SHOPPED 80'S TALLBOY. THIS RESTYLE DIDN'T WORK ON THE FIRST TRY - BUT TAKE TWO IS A MODERN FARMHOUSE HIT. This DIY Dresser Makeover gave me a hard time and took two takes before I was happy. I worked on it ...
Painting Furniture
5 Ideas To Update An Old Desk
Well, I made a promise to myself. This year I'm going to clean up my inventory and start painting furniture that's been stored for years. This old desk makeover is a good start. This desk was curb-shopped many moons ago and has been a solid ...
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 ...
The BEST Furniture Painting HOW-TO’S | 2018
Can you believe there are only two weeks left of 2018... and only one more week 'till Christmas?! Do you have big plans for the holidays? I'm looking forward to unplugging, relaxing and taking it easy. You may find me poking around social media here ...
Christmas Styled Pink Champagne Painted Dresser
Hi sweet friends! Can you believe it's December already?! Twenty-two more days and Christmas will be here - wowzee! Today I'm sharing a Christmas Styled Pink Champagne Painted Dresser... a makeover that almost never happened. When I first saw this ...
Blueberry Painted French Provincial | Color Blending
Does color and color blending scare you? It can be intimidating, right? It doesn't even matter how gorgeous the color is. If it makes a strong statement and has a personality of its own -- it's cause for pause. I totally get it because, after all ...
Painted End Tables | Peacock Makeover
I recently started a Painted End Tables Pinterest Board and I can't wait to pin this Peacock Makeover on it! It started out as this sad three-legged end table I found curbside along with this vintage dresser I restyled a few weeks back. And ...
Rebel Yellow Curb-Shopped Dresser
Can I let you in on a little secret without you thinking I'm weird? Whenever I find a vintage piece of furniture curbside [like this one], I do a little happy dance! It doesn't matter if a passer-by is walking their dog - if a FedEx dude is making ...
Fall Style | Magazine Rack Table Makeover
Hi guys! Have you ever come across a piece of furniture that has SO many layers of lord knows what on the top - it seems near impossible to get off? Well, just wait till you see this baby... this magazine rack table has that and M*O*R*E! For ...
Fall Style Furniture Makeover | Before And After
Hi guys, hope you're doing well and thanks for joining me today. I've been keeping busy going for long fall walks, sipping pumpkin lattes which is adding up to way more caffeine than I should be drinking, but hey, I'm indulging for now... and ...
How To Apply Furniture Transfers | Rub On Method
Before I get into this weeks furniture transfer project, thank you. Thank you for all your heartfelt condolences and sharing your stories. I read and re-read all of them. Some of your comments made me smile and some made me cry, but every one of you ...
Painted Entryway Table | Fall Makeover
Keeping the true salvaged spirit of the #siblog, paint and primer are the hero's of today's makeover. Don't you think this Painted Entryway Table deserves a beautiful spacious foyer?! But let me back up and introduce you to what this damsel in ...
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 Fix Furniture Painting Mistakes
Today's post is all about How to Fix Furniture Painting Mistakes... because let's face it, we ALL make them! I can't tell you how many times I've worked on a piece that's coming along great - then I decide to 'get-my-artsy-on' and try a new color or ...
How To Use Gilding Wax on Painted Furniture
Hello sweet friends! Have you tried gilding wax on any of your makeovers yet? If not, I hope today's post inspires you to give it a go! I've been applying metallic accents to a lot of my work and I'm loving the effect. The best part, depending on ...
Chairs For Charity Makeover | Giving Back
Happy Monday friends! My sister and I took a last minute flight to Prince Edward Island so as you read this, I'm walking a red sandy beach or more likely, stuffing my face with clam chowder, lobster, and mussels. Whenever I visit the Maritimes, the ...
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