Furniture Remix: Vanity to Nightstands January 28, 2015 DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Furniture Tutorials, Home Decor, Our House, Thrift Store Finds 5 Comments I'm a little embarrassed about how long I've been away from the blog lately. It's not that I've fallen out of love with all things DIY, it's just that I have a few too many irons in the fire (classic). I have...
Simple Antiqued Chair Tutorial August 18, 2014 DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Home Decor, Home Decor Tutorials, Our House, Outdoors 2 Comments This method was so simple, it only took me a couple of hours and a few supplies I had on hand. We've had this old wooden chair FOREVER...I think it used to be Mike's desk chair when he was younger. I have...
DIY Weathered Table Finish June 30, 2014 DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Furniture Tutorials 39 Comments Woohoo I'm back in the saddle! Feels good to take a paint brush to some furniture again - this time for a friend whose sweet husband built her this gorgeous table! She wanted some help with the...
Shoe Polish and an Unhappy Dog May 2, 2014 Fabric and Textiles, Furniture Makeovers, Furniture Tutorials, Home Decor, Our House 9 Comments Much to the dismay of our Boxer, we traded in our upholstered couch for something a little more sleek. I had grown tired of the endless amount of cleaning I had to do on our old couch. Here's the reason...
Losing My Marbles? January 29, 2014 DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Furniture Tutorials, Home Decor, Our House, Thrift Store Finds 4 Comments So I did something a little crazy in my office... I had to get a new desk to accommodate my new work computer, and I was lucky enough to find a long and narrow conference-y style desk for $20 at my local...
A Girly Dresser Makeover December 30, 2013 DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Furniture Tutorials, Thrift Store Finds 2 Comments Last week I refinished a dresser for a friend of mine, and I discovered a fun technique I wanted to share with you. Plus it turned out pretty stinkin' cute, fit for a pint size ballerina. A long long time...
Your Trash Is My Treasure June 4, 2013 DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Furniture Tutorials, Home Decor, Our House, Thrift Store Finds 7 Comments If I ever offer to "take something to Goodwill" for you, it just might end up in my home. Furthermore, if you're thinking of taking something to Goodwill, you better call me first to see if I want it! So...
To Paint Or Not To Paint? March 26, 2013 Furniture Makeovers, Home Decor, Our House 6 Comments Did I ever share with you the.world's.most.amazing.craigslist.find? That would be this vintage stereo console I got for $10. Oh, and it works. It even plays my iPod. The record player is a little...
It’s possible that I’m out of my mind December 3, 2012 DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Our House, Thrift Store Finds 4 Comments ...but I hope not. Cause I just took a paintbrush to the aqua upholstery on this guy. You might ask why, but that blanket is hiding a multitude of problems. I bought the chair for $20 at Goodwill a...
China Hutch: The Epic Conclusion November 28, 2012 DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Furniture Tutorials, Our House, Thrift Store Finds 7 Comments I bet you thought I would never show you my finished china hutch after I left you with this teaser last time. But after I finished the exterior, I still had to deal with the remnants of the old...
