A few weeks ago, I found a wonderful tip about using oil and vinegar to revive and clean old wood. This is one of those tips that sound really cool, but I was pretty skeptical. It may be the kind of thing that makes a piece look good long enough to snap a picture and then, when it dries, it … Read More
Ask Miss Mustard Seed – Answers to Painting Questions
These are all paint related questions asked by my readers last week and my answers to them. Feel free to ask more questions as they come up or for clarification, if needed. When you paint furniture, do you wax it or poly as the final coat? Or something else? It depends on the piece. I know that kind of answer stinks, … Read More
Workshop Series – Furniture Stripping 101
Welcome to the workshop series brought to you by Mustard Seed Creations and Funky Junky Interiors! As a continuation of the furniture refinishing and painting series, I’m going to cover furniture stripping. Donna is dishing some great photography tips, so make sure you visit her blogafter you read this post. When I did a post on stripping furniture several months ago, … Read More
Sheet Music Dresser Tutorial
I purchased this antique dresser at an auction for $6.00 last fall. It was a beautiful bird’s eye maple, so it pained me to have to paint it, but the veneer was chipped and bubbled and beyond my ability to repair. So, I had to come up with a way to cover it. Some free antique sheet music from my … Read More
Workshop Series – Furniture Painting & Refinishing Part 1
Welcome to the workshop series brought to you by Mustard Seed Creations and Funky Junky Interiors! A quick reminder: the voting for the So You Think You Can Decorate competition is open through Friday, so make sure you vote for your two favorite “old” entries this week. We are now going on a journey together to the wonderful world of painting and refinishing furniture. For those … Read More
