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
Repair Furniture with Polymer Clay
So, you clicked over to read this post and are saying to yourself, "Whaaat? How can I repair furniture with clay?" Yup. You read that right! Sometimes I will come across and absolute stunning piece, but it's missing a tidbit here and there. For instance: this gorgeous antique dressing table (love ... READ the POST
Tufted Chair Makeover ~ Vintage DIY Style
Let me introduce you to my other purple lady, the one on the right. She has fantastic curves, tufted design, and itchy, scratchy, indoor/outdoor carpet-like upholstery. Wait....those things don't go together, right? It's time for a tufted chair makeover. Can I just say that this chair was so ... READ the POST
Shabby Chic Rocking Chair with a Twist
While trying (and I mean trying... or in honest truth, actually secretly adding while trying..ha!) to work through my stash of projects, I finally decided to empty my brain of the plans I had to create a unique piece. Enter in this vintage Bentwood shabby chic rocking chair. Pretty, isn't it? ... 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
Thrifted Coffee Table Makeover
Who doesn't love peonies?! A gorgeous bloom with a glorious fragrance. Can you tell they are my new-found love? I was blessed by a local freecycler who wanted to part with all of their pink peony plants last fall. I grabbed them all up along with some chrysanthemums, black-eyed susans, and some ... READ the POST