Mystery Paint Revealed!
Jane, Lee Gamble and a few others guessed it right! Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint is the mystery paint. I received an e-mail from a reader a few weeks ago, telling me I should try chalk paint. My first thought was, “Duh. I know what chalk board paint is.” I was being a little high and […]
Video Slipcover Tutorial Series – Part Five
First of all, thanks to Steph from Somewhat Simple for featuring an “oldie” of mine, my sheet music side table. Steph writes an awesome craft/DIY blog and I am honored to have my work featured there. Second, for those of you waiting for the mystery paint to be revealed, it will happen tomorrow. Yay! I […]
Cruel and Unusual
OK. I need to explain something, so you don’t feel like I’m just going, “Neener-neener-neener. I know a cool paint and you don’t!” I am going to share everything about the paint I used on my desk as soon as I get the green light. My source asked if I would hold off for a […]
Eclectic Whatnot Giveaway & Pumpkin Pie Winners
While at Blissdom, I had the pleasure of eating lunch one day with a bunch of the crafty girls including Lindsey, Jess, Lorie and Ruthanne. We had the unfortunate experience of trying peanut butter and jelly bread pudding together, but it was otherwise a really nice meal and a great chance for me to mingle […]
Living Room Desk Before & After
For those of you who cry or hyperventilate at painted wood…look away. Consider yourself warned. I did it. I painted my great-grandfather’s desk. Calm down. Relax. Allow me to explain. This desk has been with me since high school. Through college, two cats and about twelve moves. The finish was tired, had a waxy build-up […]
Video Slipcover Tutorial Series – Part Four
If you’ve been following the video slipcover tutorial series, welcome to the next installment. I received a semi-frantic e-mail today from a sweet woman named Maureen, informing me that she is in the middle of a slipcover and needs the next installment. Believe it or not, I have received several e-mails like this and I […]
Guest Room Dresser Before & After
I have been painting up a storm this week and it’s been a blast. I love playing with new products and I’ve recently discovered some amazing ones that I can’t wait to share with you. One of the best things about experimenting is that I have to experiment on my own stuff, so I don’t […]
Meet Barb Blair of Knack
If you’re here for Furniture Feature Friday, it’s still going on below this post. Feel free to link up any furniture pieces! When my business phone rings, it’s always exciting. I’m a little dorky about it. The phone rings and I run through the house yelling, “The Mustard Seed phone!!!” It’s like the Bat Phone […]