Rooster Decor For My Fun Loving Friends My DIY rooster wreath idea is all about going with your gut and making things you love. Don’t worry about following designer “decorating rules”. I make the decorating rules at my house and you should do the same. This rooster wreath is an example of that. The rooster… [Read More]
Antique Frame Turns A Folding Tray Table Stand Into A Unique Table
Unique Table Made From A Folding Tray Table Stand Hey Guys! When I saw the folding tray table stand at Goodwill last week I knew just what I would do with it. It needed a topper to turn it into a table. I wasn’t sure if I had anything to make a table top with… [Read More]
Repurpose Old Windows Using Metal Sunflower Lawn Art
Sunflower Window Hey Guys! Remember that pink flamingo plant stand I made over a few weeks ago? And remember those metal yard art flowers the pink flamingo didn’t need? I used some of those flowers to decorate an old window. There are all kinds of ways to decorate used windows. The way I decorate them… [Read More]
15 Unique Outdoor Plant Container Ideas
Outdoor Plant Container Ideas It’s almost that time. Time to replace the Christmas tree on the front porch with Spring flowers. Yep, the fresh fir tree I bought at Christmas is still on the porch. It’s a bit dry and brittle now……okay more than a little. The tree sure looked good when it was alive… [Read More]
Two Tone Turquoise Paint Finish Highlights Furniture Details
Painting Antique Furniture The furniture project today was a custom makeover. The dresser with mirror is an antique and has beautiful curvy swirly wood appliques. The client requested a two tone turquoise paint finish…..and heavy distressing. The client had a vision and it worked. Two tone turquoise was the perfect paint finish for this piece…. [Read More]
15 Easy Metallic Spray Paint Project Ideas
Metallic Paint Projects Today is all about metallic spray paint project ideas that have me wishing for warmer weather so I can get outside and paint. You will want to do the same after you see these projects. My first metallic spray paint project back in 2013 got me hooked on the look. Shine and… [Read More]
Two Junkin Trips Means More Great Project Pieces
New Junk Finds I made it to two great junk shops in the same week and I found some great project pieces. Now I need to run some ideas by you and also share photos from the Southern Kentucky Flea Market. Isn’t that scale the coolest. I love the size, shape, color, rust……everything. It would… [Read More]
How To Distress Painted Antique Furniture Without Sanding
Painted Antique Furniture Distressed Without The Mess I used baby wipes to distress this painted antique table because I wanted to highlight the beautifully aged alligatored finish. The distressed finish is the perfect compliment to my antique table. I think I did it proud. Antique Table Painted and Distressed My original plan was to paint… [Read More]
How To Make A Recycled Shutter Welcome Sign
Recycled Shutter Welcome Sign This is a fun project using recycled shutters. You can make this fun sign, no problem. All you need is an old shutter, a piece of scrap wood, and letter stencils unless you can freehand paint. I have to use stencils. Welcome Shutter Sign If you’ve spent much time with me,… [Read More]
Drop Leaf Table And An Auction Box Full Of Vintage Stuff
I bought a drop leaf table (maybe handmade) a few days ago. My furniture stash is dwindling down and the table was only $40. I need a plan for it. The JTS bought a box lot of vintage stuff at an auction Sunday and he did good. I’m keeping a lot of the stuff and selling… [Read More]
How to Repaint Outdoor Flamingo Decor With Bold Colors
New Paint And A Surprise Addition To The Flamingo Want to know how to repaint outdoor decor? I’m sharing every single step of the repaint job on the wishy washy looking flamingo planter. When I spotted the pink flamingo planter online I knew I had to have it. I also knew it was going to… [Read More]
How to Layer Chalk Finish Paint On Furniture
Chalk Finish Paint Can Be Layered Easily I tried a different technique for layering chalk finish paint on furniture and I really like the result. The look is coastal or beachy and might be too over the top for your taste. Just let me know in a kind and tactful way! This is the green… [Read More]
