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
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? In either event, it's time for a tufted chair makeover. Can I just say that ... READ the POST
An Antique Desk Makeover
Rarely do I keep furniture for me. In fact, several of the pieces in my home that I had purchased years ago for myself are still awaiting their face-lift. Hopefully, that will soon be remedied as we continue to remodel our home. My treat-to-self is that once that room is completed, I can add the ... READ the POST
Bureau, Bureau on the Wall Makeover
Now, I have never really said this before, but it is very hard for me to paint wooden furniture at times. I grew up in an absolutely gorgeous log home (a dream home, actually) set in a state park. And I learn to appreciate wood in its natural state. Once when I painted a truly gorgeous piece for ... READ the POST
Vintage Dressing Table Makeover ~ For the Love of Red
I have to admit that I promised my hubby, my family, AND myself that no more furniture was to enter into my possession until I cleaned out my workshop. BUT.... (there's always a but, right?) pieces just have a way of finding me and beckon me to purchase them. Is it my fault they're feeling unloved? ... READ the POST
DIY Stenciled Burlap Canvas Art Tutorial
Spring is in the air, which means it's time to create some spring-like decor for the home. What better way than to use a rustic DIY stenciled burlap canvas? I adore burlap because it is such a versatile medium. You can paint, sew, glue, and do all sorts of wonderful things with it. As for this ... READ the POST