Hi friends, so glad you're here! What to do when you're under the weather with a head cold that has latched on and feels like it's taken up permanent residence? Aside from getting extra rest, sipping on hot lemon water and trying to 'stay with it' ...
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Spanish Moss Layered Dresser Makeover
HOW TO LAYER PAINT AND PRODUCTS TO ACHIEVE THIS GORGEOUS SPANISH MOSS LAYERED VINTAGE DRESSER MAKEOVER! Even after all these years of painting furniture, I had a nervous-excitement starting this dresser because I really wanted to do it justice. ...
Somewhere In France GOLD Tallboy Makeover
AN EASY WAY TO ADD GOLD-GLAM TO YOUR MAKEOVERS INCLUDING RUB ON TRANSFERS FOR FURNITURE. Hi guys! Well, I have to say this teaching gig coming up at the end of September is definitely pulling me out of my comfort zone. Last week I did my VERY ...
Floral Transfers For Furniture | Spring Vintage Dresser Makeover
TODAY, I'M SHARING AN EASY 'DIY HACK' WHEN APPLYING FLORAL TRANSFERS TO FURNITURE DRAWERS. . . AND A STUNNING SPRING VINTAGE DRESSER MAKEOVER! Hi friends! Have you been noticing all the insanely gorgeous floral furniture makeovers showing up on ...
Butterfly Collage Dresser Makeover
HOW TO CREATE DIY COLLAGE FURNITURE USING A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND A LITTLE BIT OF THAT. This Butterfly Collage Dresser Makeover kept me on my toes the last couple of days. Oddly enough, it wasn't the collage part that stumped me but the paint ...
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 Bronze Patina | Thrift Vase Decor
EASY TO USE PAINT AND PATINA SPRAY TURN THIS DATED THRIFT VASE INTO ARTISTIC DECOR WITH A FAUX BRONZE FINISH! I have a super simple DIY thrift project for you today. I'm transforming this Thrift Store floor vase into an artistic bronze patina show ...
DIY French Country Vintage Writing Desk
DIY FRENCH COUNTRY VINTAGE WRITING DESK MAKEOVER. TO TRANSFORM THIS VINTAGE WRITING DESK/DRESSER COMBO INTO A FRENCH COUNTRY CHARMER, I USED FURNITURE TRANSFERS, SUBTLE DISTRESSING AND A BEAUTIFUL SOFT PAINT COMBO. Hi friends! The deep freeze ...
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 ...
Painted Entryway Table | Fall Makeover
Keeping the true salvaged spirit of the #siblog, paint and primer are the heroes 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 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 ...
7 Furniture Stenciling Tips | French Trellis Buffet Makeover
Hi guys! Have you ever thought of stenciling an ENTIRE piece of furniture? Have you been seeing those drop-dead-gorgeous furniture stenciling ideas on Pinterest and in decor magazines lately? I've been admiring the pieces with bold contrast and ...
Salvaged Sewing Desk Makeover
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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