Happy Monday everyone! If you can’t tell, I’ve been in a DIY mood lately. Maybe it’s because it’s getting cold outside or maybe it’s because we’re rapidly approaching the holiday season… nevertheless, I hope you enjoy my next little painting project! When my brother and sister-in-law announced to the family that they were expecting a baby boy, I knew right away I wanted […Read More]
Repurposed Crate Storage Table
We have a few things left to do to our covered porch before it’s ready for cookouts and company. One of my favorite projects so far gave us some much needed storage and best of all, it was (nearly) free. I have to admit it, I’m not shy when it comes to asking for free […Read More]
Pottery Barn Knock Off Music Candles
Look what just showed up in my brand new Pottery Barn catalog – music candles. Lovely, but $29 for the largest one? Really? I picked up two pillar candles on sale at TJ Maxx for $2 a piece. You need a light colored candle; Tan, white or ivory are best, but I bought this shaded […Read More]
Vintage Tart Tin Garland: A Simple Fall Craft Project Idea
When I found a set of vintage mini tart tins in a thrift store, I bought them not knowing what I’d end up using them for. I just knew they only had a 10% chance of being used to make tiny tartlets. Instead of making it to the kitchen, the tins were used to make a […Read More]
I Redid My Grandfather’s Chest!
Most of my projects revolve around re-doing old, wooden, oak-like furniture and giving it a modern pastel-ish look. This drawer was no exception. Not only did this table need a make-over, but it needed a less scratch-apparent look that would also look good to the eye as well. This looked ready for the junk pile, […Read More]
DIY Triangle Dot Pattern Painting Project
Here’s a simple DIY art project to take on this weekend! After a trip to see the Jeff Koons: A Retrospective exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art, I was inspired to pick my painting passion back up. With several weddings and baby showers on the calendar, I thought I’d put my artistic skills to good use and make some beautiful […Read More]
How to Distress Furniture with Milk Paint and Wet Rag Sanding
Thanks for all the sweet comments on my balustrade coffee table! I think it’s the beginnings of a (good) addiction. As promised, I wanted to show you a different way of distressing furniture. It’s a technique that I’ve never heard of until I went to a painting class at the Haven Conference in August. Maybe I […Read More]
I Re-Painted This Wooden Console Table Metallic: Step By Step Guide
This is my latest wooden-turned-metallic-colored piece! This is actually all stained so not sure if it’s share-worthy here but I’m happy with the transformation. As you can see it went from that old, oaky-touch to a slightly modern, pastel-y, grunge-like feel –and it goes so perfectly with my décor too! Almost seems like a Pinterest-esque […Read More]