I was tempted to call this post the Frankenstein sewing desk makeover because I kept finding things to add to it. But this sewing desk turned girls vanity table is just waaay too sweet and cute! Because I was finding things along the way, I have ...
Painting Furniture
Dixie Belle Painted And Stained | Buffet Restyle
Hi guys, I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend! Andrea and I had a sister-shopping-day on Saturday - FUN! And Sunday I was planning to work on my taxes (ughhh) but it ended up being a laundry and Netflix day. You know it's not good when I pick ...
Milk Painted Furniture | Modern Farmhouse Crackle Makeover
Hi guys, so happy you dropped by today! I have two exciting pieces of news I'll share at the end of this post, but first, I'll dive right into this makeover by saying I have mixed feelings about crackle finishes. It can look great. It can look not so ...
DIY Furniture Appliques | Iron Orchid Molds
Hi friends! Have you ever considered making your own DIY furniture appliques? I've been buying wood or resin ones up until now, but today, I'm sharing my first try at using Iron Orchid Molds. It seems like a really easy and cost-effective way to make ...
Faded Denim Dresser Makeover
This salvaged dresser goes way back - at least 18-years, maybe even twenty. When I lived in my condo, a neighbor of mine was getting rid of their teenage son's two-tier with shapely bunt feet. It was covered in stickers and scratches, but I was ...
Boho Ombre Paint Effect | Makeover
Hi guys! I hope you had a great long weekend celebrating President's Day and/or Family Day. The first long weekend of the year always feels like the most needed, but for me, always ends up being the laziest! Over the weekend we spent time with Dad, ...
A Week Of Love & Furniture Romance
Hi friends! I hope you had a relaxing weekend. We had non-stop snowfall here in the GTA...ugh. With all the shoveling and slippery winter driving, I'm so ready for some spring weather! Onto nicer things, in the 2018 survey, I learned many of you ...
Layered ‘Stormy Seas’ Vintage Vanity Makeover
Hi friends! I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend and thanks for dropping by! :) I'd like to say this layered 'Stormy Seas' Vintage Vanity was my plan all along, but the truth is, this makeover took some unexpected turns. My original plan was ...
Best Black Paint for Furniture
Classic black. Who can resist, right!? I've definitely painted my fair share, and I was recently asked what is the best black paint for furniture? With so many furniture paints on the market, choosing the perfect black for a project can be confusing. ...
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 Chair Upholstery ~ 7 Shortcuts & Tips
Hi guys! After a few takes and a lot of procrastinating, I finally finished my chair upholstery project... and I think they turned out pretty amazing even though I took some shortcuts. I don't claim to be an upholstery expert, and anything I do with ...
Sweet Savannah Mist Painted Buffet
I usually don't post on a Friday, but it's been a busy week. Dad was accepted into a long-term care facility and we moved him in yesterday. The staff and residents of this LTC home are amazing, but my sister and I are still finding this difficult. ...
Caviar Style Vintage Dresser Makeover
Hi, friends - happy Wednesday! Before I share how I was unexpectedly invited into an old classmates home for this piece of furniture, I'm going to jump right in and say I'm in love with this new black. It's Caviar Chalk Mineral Paint and it's one of ...
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 ...
How To Add Graphic Furniture Transfers – Vintage Teacart Restyle
Hi friends! Can you believe it's October already? We've been having unseasonably warm weather here in the Toronto area, but it's almost time to pull out the Fall sweaters and jackets. Spring and Fall are my favorite time of year, so I'm looking ...
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 ...
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