It's finally September and autumn is just around the corner! Yippee! Do you love fall like I do? I've got it so bad that I switch the Christmas song to this season, "It's the most wonderful time of the year...." Perfect time for a DIY floating mantel, don't you think? The colors, harvest time, ... READ the POST
Chippy Door Turned Into Fabulous Decor
Have you ever seen a chippy door laying in the trash or out curbside after neighbors remodel? Snatch it up, I say!! Okay, so I've well-established I love junking, and if you didn't know that yet, you can read more about it in my pallet adventures or my #trashure finds (that's treasure out of ... READ the POST
DIY Aged Copper Patina Tutorial
A paint brush has been my best friend this summer. (when isn't it, really?) I have painted our entire exterior of our home, twice, by myself. That doesn't include the furniture pieces I have done as well. I guess that makes me a lean, mean, paintin' machine...or just plain nuts. ahem. One of the ... READ the POST
Reupholster & Paint a Rocking Chair, Part 3
Welcome back to those who have been following along. For those who are just joining in, you will want to check out Part 1 and Part 2 to get yourself up to speed. Time to reupholster and see our work firsthand. Ready to finish? Here we go! Remember the batting, padding and old upholstery ... 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
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