A couple of months ago, I had told you about a treasure box of rusty goodness that I was blessed with by a man who had generously delivered a stash of furniture I had purchased from a garage sale around the corner.  The only reason he thought to bless me with them was because of this lovely highboy ... READ the POST
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Furniture Refinishing Essentials ~ Top 10
You may have be wondering, but are hesitant to ask, what are my go-to tools and supplies when starting a furniture project. Â Wonder no more! Â I have selected the top ten furniture refinishing essentials that help me take a piece of furniture from drab to fab. Here's my list for furniture ... READ the POST
Natural Bath & Body : Handmade Holidays
So have you started making your gifts yet? Â I'm all stashed and have started to complete my projects, but sometimes it can seem so daunting, especially when you have 6 pairs of eyes that could easily spy on what you're doing. Handmade holidays are fun! Actually, my gang doesn't want to see what ... READ the POST
Shabby Little Makeover ~ Upcycled Nightstand
Thrift stores, the most veritable potpourri of possibilities there are. Â 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. Â 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. Â My husband perfectly remade the back leg, and I upholstered the chair, Â making ... READ the POST
How to Reupholster & Paint a Rocking Chair, Part 2
Join in as we learn how to reupholster and paint a rocking chair from being only an oldie to a goodie. If you're just joining the 3-part series, be sure to check out part 1 here. Time to paint!I decided to use CeCe Caldwell's Vintage White chalk paint. I've used it on this table with great ... READ the POST