The glider color is giving me fits and I need your opinions. I also wanted to show you how the JTS raised the height of the glider seat. Those old chairs, benches, and gliders sit really low. Anyone ever notice that? About the glider color…..Did I paint the glider the right color? Should I paint… [Read More]
How To Make A $10 Chair Look Like A Million Bucks
Did you know you can change the whole look of a chair by just changing the fabric? That’s what I did with this chair. It’s much prettier now. I don’t know if it looks like a million but it’s close. The process of changing the fabric is super easy and really fast. I started this… [Read More]
Red Rose Knobs And Metallic Paint Wash For Painted Furniture
Technique Using A Metallic Paint Wash….something I made up. You guys hold the future of this piece in your hands. I honestly don’t know if this chest of drawers is a winner or a dud. When I look at it I love it, but who knows if anyone else will. I painted the chest gray… [Read More]
Two Tone Furniture: Barely Pink & Original Wood Finish
This two tone furniture project combines the original wood finish and barely pink, almost white paint. The contrast is lovely. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out but as I say, “You can always repaint”. This is a full project tutorial from cleaning to prepping to cleaning hardware to painting. Enjoy. The chest of… [Read More]
$5 Floral Outdoor Cushions Had Me At Hello
I lucked up on pretty outdoor cushions on sale. That’s great because I didn’t have any cushions for our outdoor furniture. Our furniture is a hodgepodge of auction and junk store purchases. That’s how I roll. The pretty floral cushions had me at hello…..and $5 each. The purchase, of course, led to a furniture makeover…. [Read More]
I Used Spray Paint On The Metal Desk
I used spray paint on a metal desk I picked up in Arkansas. It was the perfect choice. I very, very, seldom use spray paint on furniture but it’s just what the metal desk called for. The blue and orange are one of my favorite color combinations. The colors are also perfect for the granddaughters… [Read More]
Dry Brush Painting Technique For Furniture
Have you tried dry brush painting? The technique is so easy and so fast you won’t believe it. I have photos and a video showing the technique I used on this project. Dry Brush Painting Technique / Outdoor Furniture It’s Furniture Fixer Upper day and the links to all of the makeovers are at the… [Read More]
Dare To Distress | Shabby Chic Coastal Furniture Project
This is one of THOSE furniture makeovers. The kind you might love to hate….or just love. Shabby Chic Coastal Furniture Project You guys know I’m the queen of distressing. I think I’ve been really good lately and haven’t gone over the top with the electric sander. Heck, I haven’t even taken it off the shelf… [Read More]
The 1950’s Blonde Table I Painted For My Aunt
Remember the 1950’s blonde table my Aunt wanted me to paint? Well I painted it and delivered the table last week on one of my Arkansas visits. I think it turned out great and my Aunt seemed very pleased with it. We did a good job of selecting a paint color to match the chairs…. [Read More]
Furniture Makeover: Green Wash Over Turquoise Paint Featuring Shiny Brass Hardware
Turquoise paint and green paint go together like peanut butter and banana, or chocolate and caramel, or me and the JTS. Yep, I’m on a roll today. Get ready for a lot of photos and a complete tutorial (Kathy style). Green Wash Over Turquoise Paint Featuring Shiny Brass Hardware I had a plan for this… [Read More]
Add A Metallic Gold Stripe for Instant Glamour | Furniture Fixer Uppers
Metallic Gold Stripe Tutorial Painting the metallic gold stripe was simple and I’m going to show you how to do it. The little metallic gold stripe took this paint project from just another black chest of drawers to a dramatic statement piece. I wanted to do something different for this project and I’m very happy with… [Read More]
The Simple Beauty of White Distressed Paint
If you like white distressed paint this post is for you. I know I’m all about bringing color into my world but sometimes I see a piece of furniture that screams for the simplicity of white paint. White Distressed Paint Aren’t those rain boots cute. I was standing in line at the local thrift store… [Read More]