Kathy Owen | Author | Petticoat Junktion

Petticoat Junktion® is a home decor blog founded in 2011 to share tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds. Over the years, our interests have evolved to include home improvement projects, home decorating ideas, and the occasional family recipes and travel experiences.

Kathy Owen

My name is Kathy, and I’ve been creating, painting, and reinventing old stuff for as long as I can remember. I enjoy decorating my home with the things I paint and create. I also decorate with stuff I find on junking trips. My favorite shopping spots are junk stores, flea markets, and salvage yards, 

Kathy Owen, Petticoat Junktion
Kathy Owen, Petticoat Junktion

Author Bio

Kathy Owen, creator and owner of Petticoat Junktion, specializes in painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home decor. She shares complete tutorials on her furniture painting projects and repurposed finds.

Kathy is a master at transforming tired, old furniture into stunning works of art. She brings a modern vibe to each piece she touches, turning forgotten relics into cherished heirlooms bringing their character to life.

From selecting the right paint and prep techniques to mastering various finishing touches, she has inspired DIY enthusiasts around the world to transform their furniture.

Over the years, Kathy’s talent for turning thrift store finds and salvaged junk into unique décor has established Petticoat Junktion as a go-to for upcycling enthusiasts. Her warm, approachable writing style transports readers into a world where old becomes new, and forgotten treasures find new life.

Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and numerous magazines. 

Connect

I love hearing from my readers. When I started the site, I had no idea how many people loved to DIY and how many questions I would get. I read every email and website comment and respond to as many as time allows. Email: Kathy@petticoatjunktion.com

Work With Kathy

Petticoat Junktion is not the typical DIY website. Since the founding of Petticoat Junktion in 2011, the number of readers has grown astronomically. Our readers are loyal and engaged. They look forward to reading in-depth tutorials on projects they can relate to. 

We offer sponsored DIY project articles, product reviews, Brand announcements, and any requests that sound like fun.

Interested in working with Petticoat Junktion? Email: Kathy@petticoatjunktion.com