Do you swoon when you see layers of paint and stain on the side of a barn with time-worn wear, or better yet, on a piece of furniture? I mean, there's a story there. That chippy goodness tells the life of that piece, and what travels it's had - those layers of love. No, I'm not crazy, but maybe a ... READ the POST
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Furniture Makeover ~ Blue for Baby
It's always so exciting when a baby is on the way. Our family will be growing in the next few months. Take a breath because I'm not the one who's expecting. ha! My sister-in-law is expecting their first baby soon, and as far as we know it's a girl. This new babe will give my 6 kids another cousin to ... READ the POST
Mid Century Modern Dresser Makeover
My style is typically French farmhouse / shabby chic / cottage, but I seriously love the lines and design of the Mid Century Modern era, like the console and Brasilia chest of drawers I've done. When my kids are watching flashback episodes of The Brady Bunch or Benji, etc. I'm gazing at the ... READ the POST
My Modern Masters Metallic Paint Review
Back a few months ago, I was the winner of the Modern Masters prize for being their 5000th fan. Boy, was I excited! I mean I love to paint, especially furniture that needs love, so of course I was giddy to receive $250 of product of my choosing. You can read all about my Modern Masters metallic ... READ the POST
Art Deco Dressing Table ~ My Painted Lady
It's always fun to redeem a piece of furniture or make cast-off items into something useful, but do you ever have one that just screams at you the instant you see it? Sometimes while perusing Craigslist, a listing will just make me sit up, make my pulse start to race, and I begin to pray that it ... READ the POST
Trashure….Making Treasure Out of Trash
My love for junking can never be quenched, at least I don't see how. There are so many ways you can reuse an item, even to the point of dismantling it and putting it back together in a different form. One man's trash is another (woman's) treasure, right? When I pulled out this particular ... READ the POST