Elegant or Ew?
I feel like I’m finally getting somewhere in a few rooms in my house. My bedroom, living room, dining room and guest room are all starting to come together. I’m especially excited about my dining room at the moment. Every time I peek through my home office from my kitchen, I get this view… I […]
Balloon Back Chair
I have always loved the shape of balloon back chairs. Very Frenchy. My parents had a pair in our foyer when I was in high school and they were always some of my favorite pieces of furniture in our house. During one of my many treasure hunts in my grandparent’s attic, I was thrilled to […]
Furniture Feature Friday – A Favorite & A Link Party
Well, after weeks of trying to convince myself otherwise, I have come to the conclusion that I just don’t have the time to leave comments on every link shared. I have always done that, but the last few weeks have been a struggle. I don’t want to give the party up all together and in […]
Tips On Making Slipcovers With Drop Cloths
I had no idea there would be such an interest in making things with drop cloths in a home decor application, like slipcovers and curtains, but several readers seemed very excited about it. I aim to please, so here it is! First of all, let me say that I was skeptical and hesitant to jump […]
A Chair, A Chalkboard, And A Cheaper Option
I finished one of the slipcovers for my dining room chairs! Well, almost. I need to make ties for it, but I couldn’t help showing it off. Click here for a tutorial on the finish on the chairs. Click here to see how I made my hand painted “grain sacks” for the seats. I’ll be […]
Glazing Tutorial
I have my hands in a million projects. It’s just ridiculous. I just want to get a room finished! Anyway, I thought I would take a break and share the treatment I used on my newly painted dining room chairs. You can see where I’m going with the slipcovered seats… I’m bleaching some more drop […]
Inspiring & Inspired
Psst! There’s an awesome giveaway going on here that is perfect for anyone who loves DIY and painting. Check it out! I am always so flattered when people send me links to projects they’ve done that were inspired by something I created. Let’s be honest. We all get inspiration from somewhere and I love that […]
My Kinda Junk
I hit the junk jackpot yesterday. There was a yard sale at my local fire hall and this guy was selling a bunch of old things from his parent’s barn. Nothing was priced, which was a little frustrating for me, because I knew the instant I showed interest in something the unmarked price would double. So, I […]