An example of using what you have—and changing how you see it. I Thought This Chair Was Seasonal Not just because of the colors.Not just because of the pattern. It felt like a Christmas chair because that’s what I intended it to be. I had already decided it belonged to December—before it ever earned a...
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores are a great source for project pieces. Whether you are looking to revive a piece for your home or to resell, here are 4 considerations that I keep in mind when purchasing. material A solid piece of furniture is a good basis for a project piece. For me, this usually means...
Ready to add a touch of sparkle and style to your furniture piece? Look no further than fresh hardware! Whether you’re updating a dresser, cabinet, or side table, swapping out old hardware for new can instantly transform the look and feel of your furniture. From sleek and modern pulls to vintage-inspired knobs, there’s a wide...
If you are a DIYer there is a good chance you are painting in your garage. I love a sprayed finish, so I mostly use a paint sprayer to apply paint. Over the years, I have found several tricks that work well when setting up your painting area. paint booth If you are spraying smaller...
I love a good estate sale find! And, an estate sale flip is even better! Here are my Top 10 Estate Sale Flips! DOLLHOUSE This little dollhouse was on the garage floor and begging for a reno! ($35) This would fall into the category of “an unexpected find”! Below are the “before” and “after”. I...
I got a set of table and chairs from a property that my nephew was selling. (Free!). I had a creative block when thinking about what to do with them. In the end, I just took the plunge and started with the table. I let the condition of the wood guide my approach. The wood...
I have painted a lot of furniture over the years and found a few tips that lead to greater success in achieving a professional paint finish. FURNITURE PREP As with any painting project, preparation is the key to a good finish! Do NOT skip preparing the surface for paint! This is the most time consuming...
These sturdy pieces are still alive and well and looking for some updates! A friend of mine has two of these bedside tables and a dresser and wondered if anything could be done to freshen them up! Fresh paint, trim, new legs and hardware can update just about anything so here we go! Prep The...
A few moths ago, I refinished some bedside tables in exchange for a twin bedroom set and a couple of tables. (I got a bargain.) The bedroom set is 100 or so years old, so I was hesitant to materially alter the head/foot boards in the event someone was interested in using these as twin...
If you have been with me for awhile, you know I renovated a villa in Florida which I intended to flip. The more I was there, the more I enjoyed being there and decided to keep it. Along the way, I collected some items intended for staging, but, later became items to furnish a winter...