Why Prime Furniture? The answer to why prime furniture, the type of primer to use, what color the primer should be and how to prime furniture are here. I used to say it wasn’t necessary to prime furniture but I’ve changed my tune. I don’t think you need to prime all pieces before you paint… [Read More]
How To Use White Wax On Chalk Painted Furniture
White Wax And Chalk Painted Furniture I painted this side table blue and it was very pretty but then I highlighted the details with white wax and the table was stunning. I know, stunning might not be the right word to describe furniture but you know what I mean. The table looks good at any… [Read More]
Farmhouse Style Hutch Gets Painted Black But Is It Blah?
Black Farmhouse Style Hutch The hutch I bought at the Nashville Flea Market years ago was a mess. It had missing veneer, extra hardware holes, missing hardware, decorative flowers painted all over it, a missing shelf, and a warped back. Is that all you ask. No but that’s the big stuff. It’s been in the… [Read More]
Three Vintage Furniture Finds From The Junk Shop
Vintage Furniture Finds I’m excited about the 3 vintage furniture finds I nabbed at the junk shop last week. One will be painted, one will just be cleaned up, and the other I haven’t decided about yet. It’s always nice when I come home from a junkin’ trip with furniture to work on. The first… [Read More]
How To Paint White Grain Sack Stripes On Furniture
Painting White Grain Sack Stripes On A Drop Leaf Table You can paint white grain sack stripes that look nice and straight without precise measuring. The stripes I painted on the red table top were easy as pie and I only measured the first stripe. How pretty are the white stripes against the red paint??… [Read More]
Looking For Paint Color Ideas For A Vintage Bed | My Latest Treasure
I Need Paint Color Ideas For My Latest Treasured Find I went to my favorite junk shop yesterday. I just made the trip a few days ago but couldn’t resist taking another run yesterday. The weather was beautiful and I enjoyed the 45 minute drive. I found a treasure and I need some input from… [Read More]
How To Paint A Folding Wood Table To Look Naturally Worn
Painting This Table With 3 Paint Colors In Under 2 Hours! Yep, you heard right. I found out I could paint a folding wood table and take all the photos in less than two hours. Painting furniture doesn’t have to take a ton of time. I was waiting on paint to dry on two other… [Read More]
How To Clean And Paint A Vintage Porcelain Enamel Table
Crazy Technique to Clean A Porcelain Enamel Table Top Did you know you can clean and refurbish a vintage porcelain enamel table top using a battery powered sander? I didn’t know it either until I gave it a try. I thought I found a new technique but after Googling it I found out I’m not… [Read More]
13 Wood Cedar Chest Makeovers
Cedar Chest Makeovers For An Up To Date Look Have you noticed Lane Cedar Chests, homemade cedar chests, or just plain old wood trunks for sale at your local flea markets? I see a lot of wood chests when out junk shopping. I buy them when the price is right. Wood cedar chest makeovers top… [Read More]
Trash To Treasure Coastal Cottage Inspired Furniture Makeover
Coastal Style Furniture Makeover You can make crappy, falling apart furniture look good with paint and a little love. This dresser is a prime example and it was the perfect candidate for a coastal cottage or beach inspired makeover. When I think of a little cottage on the coast I think of white paint, white… [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]
Going Bold With The Chair Seat Fabric | No Apologies
The Chair Seat Fabric Makes Me Do The Happy Dance The chair seat fabric is bold! I asked for advice then didn’t take it. That happens sometimes but not often. I hope everyone who opted for drop cloth seats will forgive me. The chairs with the light paint and the bold fabric are gorgeous. Take… [Read More]
