I frequently find myself in need of small gifts to give loved ones and friends for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s for my neighbor’s retirement, my co-worker’s cancer diagnosis, Teacher Appreciation Day at my child’s school, cheering up someone having a very bad week, or a multitude of other scenarios, I enjoy giving small […Read More]
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How to Replace Missing Furniture Pieces with a Glue Gun {Working With Wood Series}
It’s been a while since we’ve shared a post in our Working With Wood series, and for good reason – we haven’t been working with much wood refinishing in the past few months 🙂 You may remember a few weeks ago when I shared my refinished antique table with the wood planked top that I […Read More]
How to Paint Perfect Signs & Graphics
Lately I’ve been working on lots of painted signs and furniture graphics, and I’ve been getting lots of questions on how to do them. So today I thought I’d share one of my favorite techniques for transfering images for signs and graphics. It definitely meets my criteria for go-to techniques – it’s easy, it works, and […Read More]
Create a Restoration Hardware Finish with General Finishes Milk Paint & Glaze Effects
Good morning, friends! Fall has finally set in here, and I couldn’t be happer. To help ring new the new season, today I’m sharing a recent coffee sack rocking chair makeover as part of the Burlap Lovers Series over at my friend Maryann’s blog, Domestically Speaking (and if you’re visiting from Domestically Speaking, welcome!) Head on […Read More]
How to Repair Veneer When You DON’T Want to Paint It {Working With Wood Series, Part Two}
Welcome to the second installment of our Working With Wood series, where I’m sharing my best tips for restoring wood furniture. In case you missed it, be sure to check out the first post in the series, my Essential Tips & Tricks for working with Gel Stain. Today I’ll be sharing my technique for repairing […Read More]
Gel Stain: Essential Tips & Tricks {Working With Wood Series, Part One}
Recently, I’ve been working on a few wood refinishing projects for a local client. It’s a bit of a departure from painting, but I love the opportunity to flex my refinishing muscles a bit 🙂 I’ll be sharing the big reveal of her pieces over the next couple of weeks, but first, I’m excited to […Read More]
A Painted Upholstery Mistake & My Easy Tips to Fix It {Guest Post on Arts & Classy}
Hello all! I’m excited to share that I’ve written a guest post today over at my friend Meredith’s blog, Arts & Classy! I’m sharing a painted upholstery project that I almost discarded, until I found an easy way to give it new life! I’m sharing all the juicy details and pictures over at Arts & […Read More]
The Secret to Perfect Results with Annie Sloan Soft Wax
Have you jumped on the chalk paint bandwagon yet? If you’re reading our DIY blog, I’m guessing you’ve at least heard of it. “Chalky finish” paints by Annie Sloan and other brands can really be a dream to work with. They give great coverage, they are awesome to distress, and they have a durable, buffed […Read More]