I am just going to admit it. I am a bit of a paint snob. That is probably not a huge surprise to anyone, since I am an unabashed paint enthusiast and, therefore, I am a bit picky about my paints....
The art cabinet makeover
The art cabinet is finished! In case you forgot (or missed it), here is how it looked when I bought it... It was charming as is, but it was a bit orange for me and I had a "vision" for it. You can...
Angie’s Landscape Dresser
Let me start by saying that I rarely accept custom work, but this one just felt right. Angie, the client, said I could just do what I do and her only request was that I "add critters". She also...
patience pays off
Usually, when I am dragging my feet on a project, it's because 1.) I'm not 100% sure of the direction I want to go, 2.) I know what I'd like to do, but the execution of it is going to be tedious,...
it gets worse before it gets better…
I took some time the day before I left for Montana to work on my "new" art cabinet. The hardware I ordered off of Etsy had arrived and I was eager to start transforming it. I also added some...
the great debate | to paint or not to paint
Right off the bat, let me say that I don't ever mind my readers sharing their opinions here. Unless someone is being downright nasty on a personal level, which is rare, it doesn't bother me if...
progress on the “deconstructed chair”
This is possibly one of the longest chair makeovers ever. I'm working on it in 10-15 minutes increments as time allows, which is not my usual style. One reason I am so productive is that I knock...
upholstering a broken cane-backed chair…
...because you know you wanted to do that at some point in time, right? Top Google search -"How do I upholster a broken cane-backed chair?" Well, here is your answer! So, the chair itself isn't...
deconstructed chair progress
Sorry I was a little late getting the online sale up and running tonight! I will be switching to another shopping cart that will allow me to schedule events, so that doesn't happen. Anyway, just...
Schloss Highboy Dresser
When we moved Calvin into the guest room, he decided to keep the dresser that was in there, so his old dresser became an extra. A couple of weeks ago, we finally muscled this piece down the stairs...