A little tour around my rustic traditional living room decorated for Christmas in festive green, red and gold on a backdrop of dusty blues, white, and natural wood tones. Unlike in past years where I shared a home tour with several rooms in my home decorated for Christmas, … [Read more...]
DIY Olive Wreath
Learn to make this DIY Olive wreath from fresh olive branches and a few metal bells. This wreath can be used for many seasons and occasions but looks so fresh and natural for simple Christmas decor. A few years ago I made a pretty, fresh olive wreath on a whim to add to my … [Read more...]
How to Prep & Paint a Vintage Dresser
If you have a vintage dresser or piece of furniture, you might have thought about painting it but was nervous about producing a final result that would be both beautiful and durable. Today I'll be sharing my best tips to ensure you have a great finished product by prepping … [Read more...]
Repairing Bubbled or Chipped Veneer Before Painting a Dresser
For a depression-era piece of furniture, the veneer is a common part to be damaged due to moisture, water or wear. When this happens, the veneer bubbles, warps or can easily chip as the glue that normally keeps the veneer in place is softened. Today I'm sharing what is needed for … [Read more...]
How to Repair a Wood Drawer Slide on a Vintage Dresser
If you ever owned a vintage dresser that had wobbly or difficult drawers due to a damaged or loose drawer slide, then you will enjoy today's post! One of the biggest challenges with vintage dressers are the drawers. With lots of use they wear out and while I have shared in … [Read more...]
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