I took the tree down a couple of days ago and it left me staring at my unhemmed curtains that I finished about two years ago. I came to the realization that I am never going to hem these...
How to remove paint – part 2
I hope no one started a stripping project and then got stuck in the middle of it without part two of my video! 🙂 I finally had the chance to edit it. In this video, I'm using Strypeeze, a...
Removing Paint Pt 1 – A Video Tutorial
I remember the first piece of furniture I purchased at a yard sale to refinish. It was a small 1950's highboy that I scored for $10. I slid it into the backseat of my car and couldn't wait to get...
Trickery | Vaseline Resist Technique
Well, I received another oh-crap-call from Lucketts on Saturday. The Painted Empire dresser sold the day after I brought it in. I guess I wasn't the only one in love with that finish!...
Making an “Antique” Sign
I must apologize! I posted a teaser about this sign I made for Cottages & Bungalows and said I would post the tutorial after the issue was off newsstands. Well...that was in August, so I...
Stripping Upholstery
I finished upholstering one of the pink French chairs today. Woohoo! I even put a zipper on the cushion cover, so it's legit. With over twelve years of sewing under my belt, this is the first...
Today is THE day!
Today is a big day! Not only is it election day here in the US, which affects a lot of people, but it's a big day for me personally. Today is the official release date of my book, Inspired You....
how to make glittery pine cones
This project is simple, but I was so happy with how beautiful and elegant these glittered pine cones turned out that I thought I would share a tutorial on how I made them. I bought...
French Chair Makeover & White Wash Tutorial
Before I show these chairs, I am letting you know that I am selling them. Yes, they are cane chairs and they are beautifully Frenchy, but I've recently made room for two pairs of French chairs and...
bonding agent video tutorial
I show in my latest "Boxwood Dresser" how Milk Paint can look when the bonding agent is added and it's not distressed. As you can see, a beautiful finish can be achieved (without using...