Wordsworth Pillow Tutorial
A few days ago, I got a new toy from Artograph and I couldn’t wait to put it to work. I’ve been eyeing a light box for a long time, but it was always bumped down the priority list after lenses and sewing machines and other tools of my trade. My new Artograph LightPad A930 […]
Are you ready to wax?
We’re not talking about eyebrows and furry upper lips, here. No torture for beauty or blotchy skin. Just beautifully finished furniture with the perfect amount of shine. It took me a while to “get” waxes. It seemed labor intensive and unnecessary. I just didn’t know the right way to use it and use it to […]
Bathroom Update & a Late Night
The plumber came yesterday and was finally able to get our pipes situated for the pedestal sink. Whew. I had no idea a little bathroom would be so involved and would take so long. Now, we’re waiting for the tile to be installed, which can’t happen until next week. So, I sat and dreamed for […]
Slipcover Video Tutorial Series Part Six – Skirt, Cushion, Tips & Inspiration
It’s finally here. The last installment of the video slipcover tutorial series. I really hope this has been helpful to those who are making slipcovers for the first time and still informative for those who have made them before. I’ve loved reading all of the comments from you about the projects you’re about to tackle […]
Furniture Feature Friday – Favorites & a Link Party
For those of you who have been curious about my new very favorite paint in the whole wide world, you can read about it in the post below. As always, you girls (and an occasional guy) amazed me with your furniture link ups. Isn’t it so cool that we can all gather here once a […]
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 […]