I try to avoid using paint on glass unless it’s glass paint, because latex and acrylic paint chips and washes off easily. Because there are so many uses for…
It’s the 15th of October, but this is only my 13th post. Yep, I’m behind, but I’m not quitting yet. I’ll keep posting during this 31 day challenge and if…
I love thinking about how many little butts have sat in these chairs. As expected, they were quite worn and smattered with other signs of age like discoloration and little…
I love to use original hardware on furniture pieces, but with years of use, grime and tarnish build up and the hardware takes on a dark, dirty look. There are…
I’ve been drooling over this light for a long time, but no matter how much I love it, I just can’t justify the price tag. Contemporary Ceiling Lighting by Titusville…
This project couldn’t get any easier; I didn’t even need to remove the fan from the ceiling! Although ceiling fans aren’t the most aesthetically appealing fixtures in a room, they…
I’ll admit it, I’m a big fan of primer. Yes, it adds an extra step to any sort of paining project, but I’ve always found it to be well worth…
One of my very best friends is having her first baby. All those little items are definitely necessities, but not the most exciting gifts to give, or open. My friends…
My grandparents left behind some wonderful pieces of furniture. Although I don’t remember these pieces in their home, when I open the drawers, it still smells like Grandpa. We had…
I love painting wooden picture frames. They allow me experiment with different painting techniques with no pressure. If I mess one up, it’s easy and quick to paint over, far…
I was on the hunt for a cheap, but sturdy, metal filing cabinet for a couple of months. I didn’t want to pay more than $10 for it. After months…
We have hundreds of books at our house. I have thousands of books in my classroom. We have enough books to entertain a kid from birth to their early teens.…
I’ve only used Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint a couple of times, but I am in love! I am having so much fun exploring different techniques and the finishes they…
Okay, so I admit it. This isn’t a true slipcover. It’s more of a hybrid between a slipcover and a new upholstery job. When I did this project, I had…
Well, it’s official. Another “first day of school” is in the record books. We survived, quite successfully, if I do say so myself. Setting a positive and welcoming tone as…
These nightstands forced me to step out of my comfort zone, but I’m sure happy that I did! I picked these up at a flea market, and although I’m not…
I recently found this grain sack at an estate sale. (I don’t know if I’ve mentioned how much I love estate sales. I love them. My 2 year old daughter…
Faux wood cabinet doors, peeling yellow and brown kitchen-motif wallpaper, gold specked countertops, what color is that, gold? green? old? tile backsplash, faux wood paneling: the design of this kitchen had…
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