My Behr oops paint furniture makeover might be a budget job but the finished chest looks like a million bucks. I made a video to show you the simple paint technique that made this piece so special. I always shop the oops paint shelf when visiting my local home improvement stores. Sometimes they have really… [Read More]
Hanging Glass Wall Vase
The hanging glass wall vase came out way better than I expected. It makes me smile. The wood board and the silver rimmed cut glass jar thingy with a silver handle were a match made in Heaven. See, I didn’t exaggerate did I. The hanging glass wall vase can also be used as a candle… [Read More]
Creative Recycling Ideas For Old Stuff
Looking for creative recycling ideas for stuff you usually give away….or worse yet……throw away? I’m here for you. I get upset with myself sometimes when I look back at all the things I’ve tossed out over the years before my recycling gene kicked in. Since starting my new career in junkin’ (okay, maybe it’s more… [Read More]
Imagine A Rusty Iron Gate On Your Mantel
My latest favorite junk find is the rusty iron gate now sitting in the place of honor on our fireplace mantel. You never know what crazy thing I’m going to use as home decor. You guys probably think I’m a little nuts. I first spotted the little gate at a local indoor flea market and… [Read More]
Paint Old Picture Frames
I decided to paint these old picture frames for two reasons. Reason number one is that they were in my booth for months and didn’t sell. Reason number two is that they were ugly and out of date. But they had amazing potential and I’m glad I committed to the makeover. Now I’m going to… [Read More]
Sofa Table Makeover: Paint Drawers And Tabletop Only
You guys will love this sofa table makeover because I saved most of the original stained finish and used paint to bring the table into the twenty first century. My makeover was inspired by a mid-century style nightstand I spotted on West Elm. This was a super easy project adding just a bit of paint… [Read More]
Before And After Painted Furniture Makeovers You Missed
I have a lot of old posts featuring before and after painted furniture makeovers with no paint or makeover tutorial. When I first started the blog I didn’t really write a detailed tutorial. Sometimes I didn’t even mention the paint I used. I’m proud of all of these makeovers and it’s time for them to… [Read More]
Decorative Furniture Knobs Update Painted Furniture
When considering painting a piece of furniture you might think about how decorative knobs add charm and give the furniture a totally different vibe. Is this a beautiful paint color or what? The color is bold and crisp and awesome. But you need to go further than a pretty paint job. Think about the look… [Read More]
DIY Front Door Wreath Tutorial
Everyone needs a front door wreath. My diy front door wreath was made from things I had on hand. That’s the best way to DIY. Don’t buy anything new. Use what you have. You might have just what you need to make a wreath. Remember you don’t even need to have a grapevine wreath or… [Read More]
How To Spray Paint Home Decor White
I like to spray paint home decor white because I can use the decor in any room of the house. You should gather a few of your home decor accessories and even small furniture pieces and spray paint them all at once. Work smarter……not harder. It’s easy to paint and distress several photo frames, trays,… [Read More]
How To Make Wood Rosette Pumpkins For Fall Decorating
You can make these wood rosette pumpkins. They are so easy…..and so fun. I made some of the wood pumpkins back in 2014 and decided it was time to use the rest of my yard sale rosette blocks. I made 18 wood pumpkins, 3 reclaimed wood pumpkins and 15 wood rosette pumpkins. They’re painted various… [Read More]
Distressed Antique White Furniture | Paint Tutorial
Distressed antique white furniture or furniture with an antiqued paint finish is very popular and you can see it in furniture stores and online. The white paint looks old or aged around the raised details and the edges of the furniture. Do you know how expensive that furniture is? Sometimes the furniture isn’t even made… [Read More]
