I am the type of person that needs change to keep my brain alive and it's fun to redo a piece of furniture, a room in my house, etc. and then keep the ball rolling. Sitting still very long is not an option for me, so I am always chomping at the bit. No surprise right? Here's my latest project and ... 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
Potential…Do You See It?
One of my latest custom orders was for another antique upholstered rocking chair for a mommy-to-be, and it needed some seat springs replaced. (You can view my 3-step tutorial on how to reupholster a rocking chair here.) I asked on Freecycle if anyone had any seat springs from an antique chair. I ... READ the POST
Upholster & Paint a Rocking Chair, Part 1
I hope everyone had a better Independence Day than we did. 4 out of 5 of my children had a very high fever over the holiday weekend, so we basically stayed home and missed everything. Big bummer - no fireworks, no picnics and no sleep. But at least, at last we are back on our feet! One thing I ... READ the POST