Let's talk about furniture, shall we? That seems like a welcome diversion! Today, I'm going to share the step-by-step how-to for painting and finishing a piece like Connie's Queen Anne highboy.......
When Marylisa sent me a picture of her chairs, I knew I had just the posts, tutorials, and examples to share with her! If you've followed me for a few years, you probably know how much I enjoy...
When you last saw the floors, they were all taped off and ready to paint. You can find that post HERE if you missed it. The taping was definitely the most time-consuming part. After that, it's...
I've had the painting-checkerboard-floors itch for a long time! Back in 2012 I was contemplating finishing my dining room and living room in a two-toned stained checkerboard pattern (you can find...
Years ago, I was shopping for inventory for the Lucketts Spring Market and found a ziplock bag containing some cream crochet work. I wasn't sure what they were initially, but I've learned how to...
I have another crochet project for you this week! A couple of weeks ago, my mom requested that I figure out how to make a pair of potholders similar to the ones my great-grandmother made her over 50...
Just so you don't miss it, I'm giving away a set of three of these dishcloths towards the bottom of this (rather long) post! Ever since I started showing my crocheted dishcloths, I've been asked...
Just so you don't miss it, I'm giving away a set of three of these dishcloths towards the bottom of this (rather long) post! Ever since I started showing my crocheted dishcloths, I've been asked...
So, I have fully embraced the crocheting thing! I made three trips to the craft store last week, which is no small thing because I couldn't drive. I had to ask someone to take me and witness me...
As I was prepping the boys' bathroom to paint, I removed the old towel bar and TP holder. I knew I was going to replace the towel bar, which always looked messy, with a ring. I was also planning...
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