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How I Made Furniture Feet With Wood Finials

How I Made Furniture Feet With Wood Finials How I Made Furniture Feet With Wood Finials

Adding furniture feet to your furniture can give it a fresh, updated look. I found a great way to save money and used the pressure-treated wood finials designed for outdoor decking at half the cost. And they’re prettier too! This post contains a few affiliate links to help you find the products I use. You […]

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Behind the Scenes of a Furniture Painter

Behind the Scenes of a Furniture Painter furniture painter

Have you ever looked at all the beautifully painted furniture on Pinterest and think, that that furniture painter must have a magic paintbrush? Everything they touch seems to turn to gold. HA! Let’s be real. Right here, right now. There are times I admit there are times when it seems to flow with designs and […]

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Easy Paint Blending Techniques For Furniture & Home Decor

Easy Paint Blending Techniques For Furniture & Home Decor Blending Paint Techniques

Paint blending is a unique way to add texture and beauty to your home decor and furniture. Anytime I get a chance to play in the studio, I bust out the moulds and paint. These re-purposed cabinet doors from the Habitat For Humanity are perfect for trying out new techniques. I always encourage new furniture […]

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How To Chalk Couture Like A Pro

How To Chalk Couture Like A Pro Enjoy the little things, like Chalk Couture!

Have you heard about all the buzz? Chalk Couture is a new crafter’s dream. If you love those dreamy chalkboards as I do, this is for you. It’s so easy to create beautiful DIY home decor and it’s super fun. I took this sweet little overnight case that belonged to my Granny and re-purposed it […]

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Fast & Easy Way To Do Furniture Stripping

Fast & Easy Way To Do Furniture Stripping Furniture stripping can give you beautiful result with a little effort.

Furniture stripping has NEVER been one of my favorite projects. I was pretty close to saying I hated it when I found a product that made it a lot easier. Now I can say it’s okay. Let’s be honest. Does anyone really enjoy stripping furniture? Ha, I didn’t think so but it has to be […]

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Tips For An Effortless Wet Distressed Dresser

Tips For An Effortless Wet Distressed Dresser Tips For An Effortless Distressed Dresser

I love the look of a distressed dresser, and it makes the bumps of life on your furniture so much easier to swallow. Oh, it’s gonna happen. It’s just a matter of time, and when it does, it just adds a bit more character. This post contains a few affiliate links to help you find […]

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How To Whitewash Wood Walls With Diluted Paint

How To Whitewash Wood Walls With Diluted Paint I couldn't wait to whitewash my walls and I'm so glad I did. Nothing fancy needed for this DIY project. If you have white paint, you got whitewash.

I’ve always loved the look of whitewash wood and shiplap. I just never could seem to find the right wall in my home for this project. Last year my hubby and I finished out an accent wall in my studio office using wood fence pickets. After pricing the shiplap, I was like… umm no. It […]

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How To Prep Before Painting Wood Furniture

How To Prep Before Painting Wood Furniture How to prep before painting wood furniture.

Painting wood furniture can be fun and rewarding when you do it the right way. The last thing you want is to have your finish fail because you missed a crucial step in the prep work. I have a few simple steps that I want to share with you to have peace of mind and […]

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How To Update Second Hand Furniture With Patina Paint

How To Update Second Hand Furniture With Patina Paint I never knew second hand furniture could look this beautiful!

While I’m not new to second-hand furniture, this one was probably a little more than second hand. Third or fourth is more like it. The chest appeared to have been painted a vintage green a good while ago, judging by the color. I shall call her the GREEN GODDESS. She was the dirtiest, grungiest chest […]

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How To Easily Chalk Paint Stripes Without Bleeding

How To Easily Chalk Paint Stripes Without Bleeding How to paint stripes on furniture like a pro.

Anytime I chalk paint stripes on furniture or walls, for that matter… I always use this foolproof method. This Duncan Phyfe table was in rough condition before it arrived at Do Dodson Designs. Actually even rougher than this picture. With 2 broken legs, I had some major repair work to do. With a little TLC, […]

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Hi, I’m Do! I love ugly furniture. I’m glad you found me. 🙂

I make ugly furniture beautiful and teach others to do the same. I also love a good DIY home decor project and share them here so you can DIY DO IT too. Check out some of my favorite projects here on the blog, or visit my homepage to learn more about The Art of Painting Furniture… where painting furniture gets real!

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