There’s just something about pretty decorative books. Books are trendy in home decor, so I thought it would be fun to add a little more character by painting them. Here are some fun, easy ways to put a personal spin on painting books to match your own style. * No books were damaged with this […]
Hello, my creative friends! Today I’ll show you how I took my sad terracotta pots and updated them with paint. Painting terracotta pots are so easy and I don’t know about you, but I feel the need to update things regularly at my home. But before I consider buying new, I always ask myself if […]
Hello, my furniture painting fanatics! YELLOW is the color in the house today… and we are going to go into detail about blending chalk paint colors on furniture. So, get ready to dive in deep while I share my BEST tips for this beautiful technique that you can apply to your furniture too. This post […]
Hey creative friend! This week’s blog is all about turning trash to treasures with a chippy paint technique. Literally! Because we have been sheltering in place, the Dodson household has created a lot more trash than usual. I’ve heard the term “trash to treasure” in the DIY world but never really gave it much thought… […]
A REAL boxwood outdoor wreath can be fun to create and with endless growth on shrubs, you can have a fresh wreath, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter for almost FREE. Well, that’s if you borrow from your neighbor. 🙂 I was visiting my in-laws when I noticed an overgrowth on her boxwood shrubs. Immediately my […]
It all started with an American Flag transfer… my inspiration for this project. I wasn’t so sure about putting it on furniture… not my style. But an American flag pallet sign is DO-able and I have just the spot on my front porch that needs a little patriotism. I don’t think you can ever have […]
I did it again! Somehow, the curbside junk always seems to be on the road when I’m traveling and I knew immediately it would be a great chalkboard table for my Grands. It was Father’s Day, and my #2 roadside finds of the day. SCORE chalkboard! Seriously, it always happens when Mr. Honey Do is […]
Do you love the DIY raw wood look on furniture? Me too! I’m seeing it pop up all over with the farmhouse style. But I also love paint and wood combinations when it’s appropriate. Today’s furniture makeover started out as an experiment that took me by surprise and I can’t wait to show you how […]
Hello, my creative friends! I’m so excited that you’re joining me today and I think you will love this easy DIY hairpin leg desk project. I have to admit I’m pretty dang proud of how it turned out too. This is the perfect project for a DIY beginner. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… […]
Hello, my furniture loving friends! So, what do you need to know about refinishing wood furniture? Everything! It’s not a job for the faint at heart and I secretly cringe a little inside when my clients ask for refinishing on their wood furniture. For me, I think it’s the messy stripping part I don’t like. […]
