I'm a silver lining kinda gal that likes to see the good amidst the negative. It's no joking matter when something you truly adore gets damaged...like your favorite bibs. sniff. I won't say I shed a tear, but I was definitely feeling low that I ruined this pair with bleach. Has that ever happened to ... READ the POST
Remodeling Stress ~ How to Cope During DIY Projects
Numerous shows are on television demonstrating how "easy" it can be to take a home and turn it into something fabulous. Knock out a wall (or two), put down new flooring, and even add-on...all in one episode. It all seems so glorious and begs you to give DIY a try, doesn't it? Somehow though, it ... READ the POST
Farmhouse Chic Dresser & Best Paint Brushes Ever
Do you know that old country tune by Gene Autry, "Back in the Saddle Again"? I told you when I work that music comes to mind. This ditty became my theme song as this is the first big project I've done since my shoulder injury. The challenge ahead of me was to take this damaged dresser and give it a ... READ the POST
Refresh Old Wood Easily (Faux Wood Garage Door Update)
It was almost exactly 3 years ago that I decided to do something drastic. My husband and I took on the exterior of our home in DIY form as we are known to do. He tackled the stone veneer on the front, while I took care of painting the entire house top to bottom (yep, all by my lonesome self). I ... READ the POST
Custom Furniture by Mixing & Matching
Do you ever find a piece of furniture that you would love to have at a flea market, thrift store or garage sale, but it's missing something? I mean like you find a desk, but want a vanity, or a vanity without a chair? Don't let that stop you because I'm going to give you some tips on how to make ... READ the POST
Wet Distress – The Easy Way
Who's up for a furniture makeover? You may be saying to yourself...nah...it's too much work. After what I show you today, you may change your mind. Earlier this week, I showed you this chest of drawers and I would like to use it to show you how to wet distress. Okay, now you're saying I'm off ... READ the POST
