I picked up this console table that was in perfect condition (literally!) and solid oak. I know just what I wanted to do! I used stripper to remove the heavy layers of varnish and spotted finish (an 80's finish I'm pretty sure), then sanded it down and stained it dark … [Read more...]
French Bleu
I found a couple of great pieces of furniture this past week at a thrift store. Among them was this cute chair! Solidly built and not wobbly! Two wins!I decided to do my version of the painting technique Miss Mustard Seed did on a french chair makeover. I used 2 coats of … [Read more...]
Esmeralda
This week I'm so mad my camera is still getting fixed. The pictures my iphone took are grainy and I hate it! You will just have to use your imaginations with the clarity of the pictures. I'm sorry! :(Last week I picked up a gorgeous dresser... but it needed work. Let's look at … [Read more...]
Hand-Painted Country Wardrobe
This week I scored on Craigslist! I got this wardrobe, an adorable dresser and a console table! Here is the wardrobe reveal... sorry no before pics! Very simple, nothing ornate or detailed.The repairs were pretty simple and included a bit of wood filler and wood glue... I was … [Read more...]
Ruffle Pillow in 4 Easy Steps
This year for Christmas, I decided to make throw pillows. I feel like you can rarely have too many, and there were a couple fun ones I had been wanting to do for awhile. This is the easiest way to make a ruffle pillow I think. I used cream/off-white colored knit jersey … [Read more...]
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