I used to shudder at pieces of furniture that were poorly painted. Drips, major brush marks, streaks and chips. I felt like my paint job would only be as good as the previous paint job...
French Poem Dresser
I'm so sorry, girls. I have totally gotten lazy about taking "after" shots of my furniture. I have to haul it up from the basement, move the furniture around in my house, gather props,...
my home – before & after
I am tired today. It's a pretty rare thing for me. I'm always tired at the end of the day, but I woke up grouchy and I've been tired all day. I didn't even want to go out to yard sales this...
Greek Blue
I love testing out new colors...escpecially blues. So, last week I cracked open a can of ASCP (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint) Greek Blue. Now, let me warn you. The color is...
the washed buffet
Those of you with sharp eyes may have noticed the buffet behind the dining table in yesterday's post. It's had a pretty amazing makeover. This piece is also confirmation that I married...
Another French Chair
I can't help myself. I spent years searching for a French chair and now they seem to find me. A sweet local reader, Allie, sent me a picture of four chairs to see if I wanted...
Curio Makeover
For the past few months, pieces of furniture have been coming and going at such a rapid pace that it is difficult for me to get before and after shots of every piece. You may have noticed this...
yet another French chair
If you are not fond of French chairs, you have unfortunately found yourself at a blog that is not for you at all. If you are a Francophile and enjoy armchairs...well, you are a kindred...
French Daybed Makeover
I mentioned in passing a few months ago that a family from our church gave me a French daybed for free. It was in their basement playroom and I spotted it when we were over at their house one...
grain sack chair – before & almost after
I'm stingy with a few of my finds...ironstone, grain sacks and French chairs mainly. I do part with them, but it's always tough. If you ever buy a piece of ironstone or a French chair or...