HERE ARE 12 FURNITURE PREPPING QUICK TIPS TO SAVE YOU TIME, EFFORT, MONEY AND WORRY! Hi, sweet #SIfamily! Furniture prep isn't the 'sexiest' subject, but to get that gorgeous looking furniture we all want, prepping furniture is a MUST! Years ago, ...
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Grey Wash Wood Finish
HOW TO CREATE A GREY WASH WOOD FINISH USING PAINT -- NO STAIN REQUIRED! | VIDEO Hi, sweet #sifamily! Today my talented Furniture Fixer Upper friends and I are sharing our favorite makeovers, tips, and DIY projects from this past year. If you’re new ...
How To Thin Paint
HOW TO THIN PAINT FOR A SUPER SMOOTH FINISH ON YOUR FURNITURE | THRIFT STORE NIGHTSTANDS Back in January, my sister scored big at a local thrift store. I feel very VIP (I guess that would be VVIP) having Andrea and a handful of other friends' ...
How To Paint Spindles WITHOUT Brush Marks
A STEP BY STEP HOW I PAINT FURNITURE SPINDLES WITHOUT BRUSHMARKS #SLAPITON - YES, I REALLY DO SLAP IT ON! [VIDEO] Hi guys, When I first started painting furniture -- spindles were a nightmare. I hated painting them. Whether they were chair ...
How To Glaze Furniture | Salvaged Console Table Makeover
A STEP BY STEP HOW TO GLAZE FURNITURE | A LITTLE PAINT AND GLAZE RESCUES THIS DINGY LOOKING CONSOLE TABLE Hi guys, I'm so excited about today’s makeover! It's the very first time I'm joining my Furniture Fixer Upper friends and I can't tell you ...
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 ...
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 ...
Painting with Powder | Roadside Makeover
Have you ever heard of painting furniture with artisan powder? Me neither. But I tried it anyway. I'm excited to share a new color blending technique that you may find helpful with your diy projects. It makes blending soft color onto furniture ...
The Frugal Guide to Buying Furniture… To Paint!
While walking Gidgy this past Saturday, I stumbled upon two garage/estate sales. I have mixed feelings when I buy from an estate sale. On one hand, I realize it's helping the family clear things out. On the other, there's years worth of someone's ...
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 ...
Antique “Peach-Orchard” Dresser
Lately I've been bringing my Dad and Gidget on all my furniture pick-ups. It's great to have his company for the drive, and it gets the ol' guy out of the house {wink & smile}. As an added bonus, Dad's been a great help in training Gidget to ...
Sanding Furniture – 15 Tips & Pro Secrets
Hello my friends... today is a "Sanding Furniture Like A Pro" Quick-Tip-Thursday! While sanding this Kroehler, I thought of all of you who have asked: "Do I have to sand off ALL the old paint before repainting?" NO, YOU DON'T NEED TO SAND OFF ALL ...
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 ...
Wash & Dry Dresser + Bluestone House™ Valentine’s Giveaway!!!
Hi friends... hope you had a great weekend! I'm so excited because I have something special for you! I've teamed up with Bluestone House™ to give you a chance to win a VERY generous Chalky Patina Paint Package {say that 5 times quick} worth ...
Moulin Rouge – The Pros and Cons of Painting Salvaged Furniture
Before I get into the pros and cons of painting salvaged furniture, I want to thank all of you who took the time to comment on my Heart to Heart. You all left beautiful heart warming comments and your words will surely comfort other ...
Beauty in the Before
Yesterday I posted a restyled French Country Vintage Armoire. When I originally read the online ad for the piece, I thought I was buying a full-size armoire. It turned out to be quite different. The day it was delivered, I realized it was a half pint ...
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