DIY FLOWER POT Am I the only one thinking about bringing some greenery and flowers into my home right now? Of course not! It is that time of the year when we all start yearning for new life and fresh beauty. I had a bunch of empty quart-sized chalk paint cans sitting in my garage…
How To Stencil On Wood Without Bleeding Have you ever noticed that there is a learning curve to most DIY skills? I have a feeling I am not the only one who considers my first try on a new skill or project to be a practice try! The first try teaches me what to do…
One question I am often asked is “how to do a furniture makeover that sells?”. And to be honest, there is a difference between doing a furniture makeover for yourself and one that will sell. In my own experience, I have found that it comes down to color. I love pinks and aquas and lots…
Chalk Paint is a great no-prep paint for furniture and DIY projects. What Is Chalk Paint? Although Chalk Paint is made now by numerous companies, the original was created by Annie Sloan. Annie developed a formula that allowed for quick application and finish as well as no sanding, priming or prepping required. Chalk Paint is…
HOW TO MAKE BOOK STACKS Hello, friends! I am glad you stopped by today because I want to share a fun and simple—and cute—project with you! DIY Painted Book Stacks! Looking for more direction with creating the home of your dreams on a budget? My DIY HOME Guide is for you! Get the guide, the…
Chairs are my favorite pieces of furniture to flip! They are generally super cheap to purchase, and they are simple to paint and recover with fabric. I will admit that the shape of the chair, such as the back and the legs, make them a bit more time consuming to paint, but it is really…
Do you remember my adorable blue console-style dresser? It started as a dresser and I took two drawers out to update it as a console or a buffet. Well, those two drawers have been sitting in my garage and I decided to make something out of them. The drawers are nice and large so I wanted to…
Chalk paint is a great way to simplify the process of re-doing a piece of furniture. The prep work is less, and you can create the vintage-y, worn look that is so popular right now. Wandering around on Pinterest the other day I found some great links that I want to share with you: my…