Rarely do I keep furniture for me. In fact, several of the pieces in my home that I had purchased years ago for myself are still awaiting their face-lift. Hopefully, that will soon be remedied as we continue to remodel our home. My treat-to-self is that once that room is completed, I can add the ... READ the POST
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Faux Barn Beam Ceiling ~ Master Bedroom Remodel
Do you love the look of farmhouse barn beams, but lack the barn? We have a trick up our sleeve to show you how you can make your own faux barn beam ceiling. As we continue to make progress in our master bedroom remodeling project, we will be sharing details along the way. You can see read about the ... READ the POST
DIY Stenciled Burlap Canvas Art Tutorial
Spring is in the air, which means it's time to create some spring-like decor for the home. What better way than to use a rustic DIY stenciled burlap canvas? I adore burlap because it is such a versatile medium. You can paint, sew, glue, and do all sorts of wonderful things with it. As for this ... READ the POST
Shabby Little Makeover ~ Upcycled Nightstand
Thrift stores, the most veritable potpourri of possibilities there are. I love them! Sure, one could easily walk in and say it's a bunch of junk, but it takes a more creative eye to see the potential just oozing everywhere. Enter my $3 shabby, thrifty find. A small stack of drawers labeled by the ... READ the POST
Upholstered Rocking Chair Redo
When I found my first upholstered rocking chair face down, curbside, and broken, I had no idea how popular my rockers would become. This first one was a gorgeous antique with swan's head arm rests and intricate carvings. My husband perfectly remade the back leg, and I upholstered the chair, making ... 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