I've written a lot of posts about milk paint. In fact, we have an entire blog just dedicated to all things MMS Milk Paint. I could talk about it a lot more than I do, but I never want my readers...
zinc-top table gets a second chance
I brought this amazing zinc-topped table a few weeks ago to sell at the Market on Chapel Hill. I didn't have time to fix it up the way I wanted to, though, so I was sort of glad when it didn't...
Painting with White
When I see someone who doesn't know what color to paint something, they almost always default to white. It's neutral. It's easy. Right? I will admit that it is hard to go wrong with white. I love...
cleaning & sealing chipping antique pieces
Remember that awesome "cubby" I found a few weeks ago? I spotted it when I was out shopping once, but I passed it up, because it was a little pricey. I kept thinking about it, though, and decided...
Megan’s office makeover | the chalkboard wall
We are so, so close to finishing Megan's office! Megan and her husband, JT, came to pick up the furniture from my studio over the weekend. Moving that wardrobe was quite a job and it was even a...
Pottery Barn Inspired Rustic Paint Finish
I'm often asked by readers and customers how to recreate a specific look they like on an inspiration piece. So, when Jeff and I built a trunk-style coffee table for HGTV.com, one inspired by...
painting tips that could save you $1000
Catchy title for a post, isn't it? You'll see why once you get to the bottom... I have done a lot of painting over the years...every wall, ceiling, piece of trim and cabinetry in my current house...
aging terra cotta pots
There are some people who like things shiny and new. They want to be the first person to own something. They like the smell of a car with 32 miles on it. They want their furniture to be...
step-by-step dresser makeover
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful feedback on my very first MMS Milk Paint "commercial". It was so fun to put together and I was proud of it, but your comments were a confirmation, so...
one brush. change things.
I've been sharing little sneak peeks on my Instagram feed and now it's time for the official announcement... If you didn't/can't watch the video, the big announcement is that Shaunna West of...