I have a really, really awesome giveaway today...just so you know. But, let me start from the beginning. A couple of years ago, I was upholstering a channel back chair and I found the end of my...
how to gold leaf a frame
When I was out shopping for the upcoming Lucketts Spring Market last week, I was looking for artwork for my living room as well. I was really hoping for a pair of charming paintings, but I didn't...
swapping chairs
Sooo...I've been know to rearrange, trade and swap furniture in my house. I've always done that, but it's so much more tempting (and easier) when I have a steady stream of awesome furniture coming...
upholstered ottoman & painted cabinet
Sometimes when I have a huge stash of furniture to work on, I'm overwhelmed and find it hard to even know where to start. That is definitely not the case as I'm getting ready for Lucketts this...
installing a stair runner
I shared several weeks ago that I wanted to add a carpet runner to our steps. We have 1940's stairs that are shallow, by today's standards, and entirely wood. That combination has led to more than...
reinforcing a chair back
If you've been following along the past few weeks, you know I've been doing a lot of upholstery. Upholstering is a skill I learned out of necessity. I had a slate blue & mauve overstuffed...
green toile chair makeover
I hope you like chair makeovers, because I have chairs galore in the studio! This is another one I found on Craig's List. It was quite a bargain, because a couple of the legs were loose. This...
French chair makeover
I have a lot on my plate for the next couple of months and my mind has been churning trying to sort and prioritize. When I hit these busy seasons, it helps me to get things checked off the to-do...
French chair makeover
I have a lot on my plate for the next couple of months and my mind has been churning trying to sort and prioritize. When I hit these busy seasons, it helps me to get things checked off the to-do...
checked chair
I have been in an upholstery mood lately and I've learned I need to take advantage of that sort of mood and get some upholstery done. Kriste worked on stripping a couple of chairs we had hanging in...