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 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. […]
Guilty as charged! I’ve thrown away a lot of these old mirrors and I bet I’m not the only one. Today I’m sharing how to update those old mirrors and save them from the landfills with paint. And you can add them to other pieces of furniture to create a one 0f a kind creation […]
Hello friends! Have you ever passed up those old dressers because of broken drawers? Me too! But not anymore. Today I’m sharing a quick fix and how to add shelves to a dresser with broken drawers. It’s a great space for quilts, towels, books or just pretty home decor. Let’s get started. This post contains […]
Hello creative friend! Thanks for stopping in for another DIY furniture makeover. Sigh… it’s about all I can do as I sit here and write about my experience with this makeover. Firstly, this makeover is a family heirloom. No pressure! Secondly, it belonged to my hubby’s dearly loved, “Granny Kewpie”. Yes, she was even more […]
Hello creative friends! Today, I’m sharing a furniture makeover inspired by the restoration hardware finish on furniture that I’ve been drooling over for a while now. The dreamy neutral colors of gray, rust and beautiful wood grains make the interior designer in me do a double-take. This finish works well in a masculine setting, but […]
I L O V E a good challenge and I have to admit… I seek out these janky furniture fixer-uppers deliberately. Yeah, I’m a sucker for punishment but this has good bones. Well, all but one. But before a furniture painter can paint, they must learn the art of furniture repair. Today I’m sharing how […]
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing how to repair chipped wood furniture. You know the type… the ones that you give a second and third look. Go ahead and buy that janky thrift store find at a bargain. Or pick up that freebie curbside finds so that you can do what you love… and that’s giving […]
It’s what we all want. Am I right? We all want the best finish on painted furniture that we can get. Well, a great finish is only as good as the products you use. Today, I’m sharing the basics of a great finish on furniture. This post contains a few affiliate links to help you […]
