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 range of hardware options to choose from to suit your style and preferences. Here’s how fresh hardware can breathe new life into your furniture: 02. Updated Look and Feel: Give your furniture a modern and updated appearance by replacing outdated or worn-out hardware with new,...
DIY Spray Paint Workspace Must Haves
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 pieces, this DIY spray booth is easy to make and assemble/disassemble as you need it. I used it to paint kitchen cabinet doors and it worked well as I was painting a cabinet door at a time! From time to time, I spray larger furniture...
Top 10 Estate Sale Flips!
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 have several blogposts on the dollhouse reno. Links are below. Dollhouse DIY Bathroom Details | Dollhouse Kitchen Details | Dollhouse Bedroom | Dollhouse Window and Window Boxes | Dollhouse Living Room Details | Dollhouse Flooring Option | Dollhouse Flooring Option Oak Table & Chairs This...
Easter Basket Goodies!
It’s Easter basket time! In this post, I am sharing the goodies I put together for John’s grand kids. I made one basket to share (but, enough for two)! (Some items listed offer me a commission). BASKET & Ribbon Estate sales, thrift shops, Goodwill, etc are great places to find baskets. I found this basket at an estate sale over the weekend! Nice ribbon is one of the things I always look for at estate sales. It is always a good price and I only buy fun/nice ones! Perfect for gift giving and in this case, an Easter basket. puzzle,...
Homemade Pizza (Really semi-homemade!)
This semi-homemade pizza recipe is super easy and does not disappoint! I have been making this pizza for over 20 years and family & friends love it! It is a great meal for any occasion. We have this every Friday during lent (without the sausage!) (Some affiliate links) Note: This pizza has no sausage. It’s a plain cheese pizza with a bit of mushroom. These slices of mozzarella and parmesan made it extra tasty though!
Reviving an Antique Table & Chairs
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 is oak and was actually in pretty good shape considering the age. There are signs of the period it was made. The edges show wear from where families rested their forearms. It took several hours to sand, but sanded up nicely! The pedestal was more...
Furniture Painting Tips to Ensure a Quality Finish!
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 part, but, in the long run, it will save you time. (Painting is the speedier step!) Clean the Surface – This seems obvious, but applying paint on a clean surface lends to better paint adhesion. If you are painting a furniture piece, there is a...
Puzzle Lover Gift Guide | Cavalini & Co. & eeBoo
I am a puzzle lover! I heard a couple years ago that doing jigsaw puzzles increases your IQ – not that I ever had my IQ tested or plan to! In any case, I find it relaxing and helps with concentration. Above are a few of my favorite puzzles from Cavalini & Co. I have framed several of them. They also make fun wall decor!(Check out my blogpost for “how-to’s.) (I may earn commission through some of these links. No additional charge to you!) LINKS Cavalini National Parks | Cavalini Vintage Dogs | Cavalini Travel | Cavalini Bike | Cavalini...
Must Love Dogs Gift Guide
You all know I love my puppy, Beau! He is a rescue who came to live with me in September. So, I have purchased several things to make him feel at home and made some crafty things that I thought I’d share! Hope these are helpful! Click on the links under the gift guide for easy access to the gift ideas. (In some cases, commission is earned. No extra cost to you!) LINKS Collar ( Discount Code: BEAUBONUS) | Christmas Pillow Covers | Pillow Inserts| Non Christmas Pillow Covers |Dog Bed| Pet Hair Remover| Dog Bone Cookie Cutter | Dog...
Black Friday Favorites
Hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving! I am sharing with you just a few Black Friday Favorites as you sit back after a big dinner! (I earn a small commission on a few of these so thank you for supporting.) Bissell Little Green | Game | Hair Dryer | Heated Jacket The Bissell Little Green Machine has been a lifesaver for spot cleaning and for cleaning upholstery. I use it quite often and LOVE it! The Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza game is on my purchase list but it’s been recommended to me and in my shopping cart! The Ryobi...