Over the years, I have bought and sold more antique "shoe carts" than I can properly remember. These antique shelves on wheels are called shoe carts because they were often used in shoe factories...
Building our new antique-style mantel
Several of you guessed we would build fireplace mantel option number one and you were right. All of the antique-style mantel options I shared in THIS POST were strong contenders, but I kept coming...
studio DIY built-in shelf dimensions & cut list
Reminder - Always use caution and common sense when using power tools on all DIY projects including this built-in shelf. There are some projects that go beautifully as planned. It's smooth...
repairing a broken stool
I was going to call this post "how to fix loose stools", but I realized that sounded like an Immodium commercial or something and came up with a different name. You're welcome for that. Anyway,...
kim’s coastal bedroom | the bedskirt & built-ins
I know lots of you are eagerly awaiting the reveal of my mom's room makeover. Trust me...she is, too! My design services are free, but they aren't fast! We have been making some progress, though....
10 minute decorating | “antique” bread board
I was asked by one of my blog buddies, Laura from Finding Home, to join a "10 minute" challenge each month along with some other awesome bloggers. I tend to take on projects that are more...
making a new table look old…
Before we get into the process of making a new table look old... I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! We spent a much needed Saturday at home. Between sickness and traveling over the past few...
adding casters to the counter
A couple of weeks ago, I found this amazing antique counter on Craig's List. My mom and I cleaned it and then I sealed the paint to prevent further chipping. I want everything in the studio to be...
more must-have tools
Any time you see this logo on a post... ...it means that the post is written by Jeff and it's about the behind-the-scenes stuff that happens in our workshop. We're talking tools, setting up a...
Jeff's top three workshop tools
Jeff, my other half who is famous for his photobombing, has been working on the blog behind the scenes for a long time...shipping things, fixing things, building things, hanging things, carrying...