Have you ever had a great idea for a project, but once you finished, it looked and felt WRONG? That's exactly what happened with this tallboy dresser. Here's a look at the before and my first attempt. In my opinion, the before looks better! My ...
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Black Wash Wood Furniture | SideTable Restyle
Hello, my friends! I have a fun Black Wash Wood tutorial to share with you today! This is perfect for anyone who isn't into using stain but wants a stained look. By applying a simple black paint wash, you can give your wood furniture a rich dark tone ...
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 ...
Do’s & Don’ts when Dyeing Fabric with Chalky Paint
The last couple of weeks I've been spending more time with my Dad so my work schedule has been somewhat sporadic. Changes in his medication caused a little bump in the road, but I'm happy to say he's doing really well. Rather than take on large ...
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 ...
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. ...
Painting Fabric with Chalk Style Paints: Granny Chair Makeover
Last week I posted the start of my Granny Chair Project and I'm so excited to share the results! This salvaged chair was a little different for two reasons. ...
General Finishes Chalk Style Paint Review
There are numerous chalk type paints on the market. And some of you may be rolling your eyes thinking .. yet another one?! But the way I see it - if a reputable paint manufacturer like General Finishes (who has a long history since 1928) are willing ...
Painted & Stained Dresser w Mirror
So yesterday, I left you with A Way to Avoid Sanding and the BEFORE of this dresser with mirror. Today I'm excited to show you the restyled AFTER! To keep the integrity of this antique looking piece, I decided to paint it with an old fashion muted ...
1930’s “Linen” China Cabinet
This restyle took a little longer than I anticipated. Partly because I took an extra long Thanksgiving-Get-Away to Rochester NY. Partly because the replacement glass order was slow coming in. It's all okay though. Lately I've been doing my ...
Waterfall Dresser – Not a Huge Fan
I've never been a huge fan of Waterfall Furniture. Growing up, I always thought the pieces my parents had picked up from yard sales and proudly displayed in their bedroom were... well... pretty ugly. The signature rounded tops, bookmatch veneer, ...
Shutter Gray French Country Dresser
I've just spent the last 45 minutes hunting for the before pic of this dresser. I'm sure I took one with my iPhone but it's MIA. Believe me when I say, the transformation of this French Provincial Dresser turned French Country is amazing! It was ...
Painted & Stained Pine Desk Rescue
Hello everyone, Some of you already know that last week I had to put Freddi down. The past few days have been difficult and sad. My heart is broken. Every day for for the last 18 years, this little dog with big personality gave me ...
Milk Painted Shabby-Chippy-Chic Dresser
Hi Everyone... I hope you're having a wonderful day! I just completed re-styling this gorgeous dresser with General Finishes Milk Paint. I had so much FUN with this piece and if I had the space... I would love to keep this one for myself. This ...
Desk Featured on Roadkill Rescue
Happy Monday Everyone! How was your weekend? Hope you enjoyed a few days off and did something fun and relaxing for yourself! My week is off to a great start. Today, the ever talented Becky Farrant featured my curb-shopped desk makeover on ...
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