This is one of my favorite Upcycles. Converting a desk into matching nightstands.
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Brick Painting
Today I am so excited to show you some brick painting! There are so many different ways to paint brick. From white washing, German smear, to just straight paint
How to White Wash Wood
I love to white wash wood, it can drastically change the appearance of your furniture.
What Type Of Paint To Use On Furniture
There are so many different types paint but what kind is good for furniture? I mean there is always left over wall paint and its super cheap can that be used? What about all these chalk paint companies popping up is that paint good for furniture?
Bonding Primer Test
After getting a dresser I with a formica top I needed a really good bonding primer. Instantly two respected people told me XIM primer
How to Dispose of Paint
Today I want to show you how to dispose of old paint.
Paint Colors of 2020
My faithful followers know that every spring I share the top local flea market schedules. To add to my traditions as the year winds down I want to add my top color picks of the new year. We all have so many hopes and aspirations with the coming year. Sometimes a change of your scenery […]
Dry Sink Revival
This dry sink had seen better days, I was asked by a new coming small business to revive this dry sink. The best part is they requested a soft PINK!
Slobproof Paint Pen Reviews
I was looking for a paint pen that could do inking lines when painting furniture. I think I have come across just the right pen, Slobproof paint pens.
Create Grey Stain look without Stripping
Stripping is a lot of hard, gross, goopy work and no one likes to do it. So, I recently created this beautiful grey stain look without stripping down to the raw wood.
Rubberwood Furniture
Have you ever heard someone say “Its made out of rubberwood”? Todays furniture we use a lot of rubber wood in its production.
Knapp Joints – Type of drawer joint
Have you ever heard of a Knapp Joint? It’s a type of drawer joint that is a little less common today. I am sure you have hear dovetail, which is a very common form of drawer joints but sometimes you might run across a Knapp Joint.
De-Silvered Mirror
Have any of you de-silvered a mirror? I had no idea it could be this fun. One of the things I am trained to do is to re-produce something existing.
Pallet Shoe Bench
Pinterest is the best place to get good ideas. My client sent me a picture of a pallet shoe bench she wanted for her new home. I used that inspiration to create this bench. This was an old piano bench I found on the side of the road and did that head whip pulled over […]
Copper Plated Cabinet
I was asked by a client to copper plate their cabinet. This cabinet is beautifully built but it needed to be updated with their home decor. They had a designer come to their home and tell them they should have something done with this cabinet. It is sentimental because the clients husband built it. However […]
