Annie Sloan Wax and Chalk Paint go together like Ben & Jerry or Thelma & Louise - some of us can't image one without the other. This explains why all the blog-land-tutorials on Annie Sloan's White Wax are demonstrating its effect on painted ...
Painting Furniture
Pretty In Pink Farmhouse Chic
I'm not the frilly-girly-type, but I do LOVE PINK! Pink is a feel-good color. It's usually associated with femininity, romance, sweetness or childhood - and depending on the hue, it can be sophisticated and elegant or youthful and ...
General Finishes Driftwood Buffet Restyle
I'm excited to share this General Finishes Driftwood Buffet Restyle with you today! I've been wanting to paint a piece of furniture in a beautiful grey for a while now. I guess I've been putting it off because I hadn't found the 'right' ...
I’ve Got The Coastal Blues
Have you ever had a piece of furniture that you couldn't wait to start painting? And once you did, every part of your restyle was fun and flowed perfectly? And then when it was finished, you loved the end result, but you were a bit disappointed that ...
Salvaged Bathroom Reveal
I'm thrilled to share my Salvaged Bathroom Reveal with you today! I'm so excited, it's taken me almost an hour to decide on the title of this post! This re-style could be Modern Farmhouse, Cottage Style, or maybe even New Shabby Chic because there's ...
Linen Matched Tea Cart
I've been MIA the last couple of weeks and I just have to say, you guys are the best - I'm so excited to be back! Thanks for your patience while I switched from my old PC to my new iMac (it's a dreamy machine!) and restyled the website. ...
Guess What I Picked Up Last Night…
Guess what I picked up last night? No... get your mind off the hotties and take a look at this vintage beauty! ;) You all know I L-o-V-e restyling vintage sideboards and china cabinets! I'm so happy with this Kijiji find. It's 5 ...
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 ...
‘Dijon’ DIY Chalk Painted Side Table
This little salvaged side table has been hanging around for years. For whatever reason, when I hauled it home and started stripping and sanding it, I totally lost interest. On a visit to the Restore this past Monday, I came across a $4 pint of ...
Dixie Belle Paint $150 Giveaway!
I'm so glad you're here because I'm excited to share a $150 Dixie Belle Paint Giveaway with you! Dixie Belle Paint Company is one of the largest suppliers of Chalk/Mineral paint in the U.S. with over 400 retailers nationwide. I'm so excited ...
Peach Orchard Dresser Turns Holy Guacamole!
If you've been following the journey of this antique dresser, you know she was picked up from a beautiful peach orchard in the Niagara Region. Fittingly, Zovesta (an SI Reader) thought she would be lovely painted in a peachy color and ...
Brute To Beaut – Kroehler Dresser Restyle
Many thanks to all of you who chimed in on the "What Would You Do" post for this Kroehler Dresser.I really appreciated the input because this piece was a little different than what I usually work on. The only thing I was certain of was I wanted to ...
The Top 50 FAQ ~ DIY Chalk Paints
If you have a DIY chalk paint question, you've come to the right place! I've been mixing my own custom chalky paints for 3+ years now. The Best Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes is definitely my most popular post! It ranks in the Top 3 on Google and ...
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 ...
My 6 Tips for Mixing Milk Paint Powder
Have you tried mixing milk paint powder and it didn't turn out quite right? Let me fill you in on a little secret. You're not the only one who gets inconsistent results! Whether it's improperly mixed or the chippy effect turns out too-much or ...
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 ...
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