It never seems to fail that when I enter a thrift store searching for item A, I come out with items B, C, D E, F....you get the idea. So, is the solution to just not look for item A? Nah. Too much fun to run through the alphabet. hee hee. Does that happen to you? I went in looking for a chair and ... READ the POST
Vintage Chest Makeover with Prairie Style
Do you ever find yourself wondering what it was like to live in a certain time period? One era I am sure wondering if I had what it took to survive were the days of prairie life, the 1800's. Those folks had such determination to make it. While I sit at my desk with a screen full of comfort and ease, ... READ the POST
Decoupage Furniture to Add Flair
Do you ever have a piece of furniture that is lacking some pep? Sometimes it can just need a little updating and although painting will suffice, you can also decoupage furniture. What's that you say? Let me show you what I'm talking about using this Art Deco waterfall chest as an example. AND... I ... READ the POST
Distress Paint with Petroleum Jelly
Earlier this week I showed you this vintage chest of drawers and promised you a makeover. To begin with, I thought it would be fun to use this piece to show you how to easily distress paint to create texture and a feel of days gone by. By the way, this chest was featured in Woman's Day magazine - ... READ the POST
Card Catalog from Child’s Chest of Drawers
My coined word is Trashure - one man's trash is another woman's treasure. I've been using it for ages and first debuted it a few years ago when I found a chest of drawers curbside. Well, today is Trash to Treasure Tuesday, the one day of the month where my blogger friends and I take something worn ... READ the POST
Vintage Chest Gets Modern Makeover
Each month I have fun participating in our Themed Furniture Makeovers, and this time around I'm letting my oldest son step up to the plate with his latest project piece, a vintage chest of drawers. AND...I have an awesome giveaway for you! I totally encourage my six children to join me in my ... READ the POST