Chalk paint is a great way to add your own unique style to thrift store finds or other decor items that are a little ho hum. Examples:Below, I birdcage I found at a local store that was cute, but I wanted a little more color.After a dry brush of my faux verdigris mix of Chalk … [Read more...]
Gold Leaf Framed Chalkboard
A few months ago I came across some solid wood frames my mom had given me years ago for my artwork, and when I saw the largest one I knew I wanted to make a gold leaf framed chalkboard. I went to Hobby Lobby and bought this kit:I would not recommend it and here is why. I did … [Read more...]
Console Table Redo
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...]
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