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- How To Neutralize Orange Oak – No BleachIf only orange oak would stay a beautiful light color as it does when freshly sanded. As soon as it is touched with top coat, as you know, the orange color pops out… Read More How To Neutralize Orange Oak – No Bleach
- Little Black Dresser – Raised Stencil LessonThese solid wood sturdy dressers from the 60’s are the best for an updated makeover and especially this one with it’s unique drawer configuration. Raised Stencil Technique Lesson Learned I thought the stencil… Read More Little Black Dresser – Raised Stencil Lesson
- True Barn Find VanitySee a dirty antique, web caked, weathered piece from decades of storage in a rural Mason barn come back to life. I found her in an estate sale. Only a fellow painter would… Read More True Barn Find Vanity
- Two-Color Painted DresserThe two-color painted furniture style is a simple solution for the modern dresser pick-me-up. It seems to look best on pieces with mostly linear architecture. I wouldn’t use a two-color style on an… Read More Two-Color Painted Dresser
- Blended Colors Under Decoupage TissueThe first Antique Coral Victorian Dresser was so fun to create I did it again. When any Victorian dresser comes my way again, she will likely get the same treatment: decoupage inside architectural… Read More Blended Colors Under Decoupage Tissue
- Every Lake or Farm House Must Have White Distressed DresserMy house is filled with white distressed. It goes with everything no matter what gets changed or swapped out – accent pieces, wall color or comforters. When I get a chance for a… Read More Every Lake or Farm House Must Have White Distressed Dresser
- Hair Pin Legs and Navy Chalk Paint Modernize Mid-Century DrabFor the last couple of years, Mid-Century Modern furniture and home decor has been on the rise. I didn’t think it would be as much of a thing as it seems to be… Read More Hair Pin Legs and Navy Chalk Paint Modernize Mid-Century Drab
- Updated MCM Side by SideThese old and cheap maple bedroom pieces are becoming a fast favorite for updating. They are plain flat and plain, lighter weight than antique furniture and have the flange drawer design. I see… Read More Updated MCM Side by Side
- Organic Basil Sage Antique Dresser ReduxREDUX (RE-DO) MAKEOVER She sat in my booth for 3 months and on FaceBook Marketplace without a single inquiry – scroll down to see her first makeover. After a while the 2 top… Read More Organic Basil Sage Antique Dresser Redux
- How I Fought Veneer and Won!Seagull Gray Magnolia vanity makeover including how I fought with the veneer and won. … Read More How I Fought Veneer and Won!
- Pair Together Totally Different PiecesThough the pieces are entirely different architecturally, they become a coordinated pair by using same paint color and adding matching knobs, highlights and paper clay details. Poof! Junky uncoordinated pieces produce go-together style… Read More Pair Together Totally Different Pieces
- Simple Dresser Makeover Perfect GrayI’m doing my best to keep it simple, sophisticated and chic. It’s not easy holding back extra embellishments. Watching nearly every season of Project Runway, I’ve taken in Tim gun’s advice to edit.… Read More Simple Dresser Makeover Perfect Gray
- Smart Girl Navy Blue Desk and ChairThis rare executive desk gets a posh makeover for a stylish, ‘can’t wait to use it everyday’ home office. I’ve never seen a vintage double sided desk in a smaller size before let… Read More Smart Girl Navy Blue Desk and Chair
- Regal Painted Bombay Chest – French LinenIt’s rare that a Bombay chest lands in my studio. This one is extra special. The glorious wood carvings intimidated me. I wondered if I had the skill to do it justice. So,… Read More Regal Painted Bombay Chest – French Linen
- The Beauty of Life Perfect Gray Maple DresserBEFORE Quality products used on this piece: ReDesign with Prima “The Beauty of Life” transfer Perfect Gray Milk Paint General Finishes Satin High Performance topcoat General Finishes Amber Dixie Belle mousse AFTER About… Read More The Beauty of Life Perfect Gray Maple Dresser
- How to Create Beautiful Small Space StorageAt the end of the hallway, at an entry or foyer area, as end tables, nightstands, and at the upstairs landing are underutilized spaces for secondary storage a decorating. When choosing furniture for… Read More How to Create Beautiful Small Space Storage
- Blue Ming Nightstand Side TablePeaceful Flight by reDesign with Prima transfer and white chalk paint makes nightstand into classic Blue Ming piece of art. DETAILS Blue Ming style 3 drawer painted nightstand side end foyer table White… Read More Blue Ming Nightstand Side Table
- Moving Parents into Assisted Living?Here’s my story how my family managed to move our 2 dementia suffering parents into assisted living. So simple a single sentence that is to type but what a hard long emotional process… Read More Moving Parents into Assisted Living?
- New Year New Desk VanityCan we can makeover 2021 like this desk? Similar to most everyone’s 2021, this desk had potential but in the end got pretty beat up. But, a New Years Eve paint party for… Read More New Year New Desk Vanity
- Jewelry Armoire “I Feel Pretty”White chalk painted jewelry armoire is the definition of Shabby Chic. It’s shabby distressed on the outside and french chic on the inside. Family has taken a front seat to my painting endeavors… Read More Jewelry Armoire “I Feel Pretty”
- re-Design with Prima Transfers in Jackson – More Designs Nicer Price!re-design with Prima “Instant beauty on virtually any surface you can imagine. Our Decor Transfers® are easy to use rub-on transfers that release onto a wide variety of surfaces allowing for a multitude… Read More re-Design with Prima Transfers in Jackson – More Designs Nicer Price!
- How I Select Paint Color for Furniture.When you look at the before picture, can you see the great bones this piece has? I did not! I almost didn’t buy it. I hesitated and delayed this makeover because I had… Read More How I Select Paint Color for Furniture.
- Make Your Home Office Super Chic With This File CabinetCheck out how a plain wood 2-drawer file cabinet is turned into a sleek chic design element. Home offices don’t have to be dull and boring. Making your work space attractive and cool… Read More Make Your Home Office Super Chic With This File Cabinet
- See An Ugly Toy Box Turn Into A Cool Design ElementToy box makeover not too baby toddler style but one that’s fit to last through to the teen years.… Read More See An Ugly Toy Box Turn Into A Cool Design Element
- Simple Updates Take Dresser From Dull to ExcitingThis super cute small 3-drawer chest of drawers has great bones to start but she is listless, dull and lacking energy. (Gee, I’ve got good bones, if only I could get a new… Read More Simple Updates Take Dresser From Dull to Exciting
- Want Pure White on Cabinets (and Furniture)?I’m loving the black check under floral design so much I didn’t might using it again. I made two changes from the first one. The paint used on this one is General Finishes… Read More Want Pure White on Cabinets (and Furniture)?
- Sharing My $9 Hack to Dustless SandingDustless sanding is key for a furniture flipper and this $9 hack works! For years I’ve either waited for a good weather day to sand outside or did it inside anyway then suffered… Read More Sharing My $9 Hack to Dustless Sanding
- Antique Coral Painted Dresser: How Defects Turned Beautiful“For I Know the Plans I Have for You” – Jeremiah 29:11 This girl had no idea a plan was in place for her salvation, sitting there in a pile of trash. Divine… Read More Antique Coral Painted Dresser: How Defects Turned Beautiful
- CitriStrip Paint Remover Hack, Will it Work?Back in the day the only product made for stripping paint and varnish was good ol’ caustic, strong and kind of dangerous Zip Strip but . . . the stuff worked fast and… Read More CitriStrip Paint Remover Hack, Will it Work?
- This Isn’t Grandma’s Desk Vanity Anymore!Painted an outstanding navy, it’s the dramatic blended drawers that give this piece a stunning kick, not to mention updated original Hepplewhite hardware! She came to me via older sister’s friend that wanted… Read More This Isn’t Grandma’s Desk Vanity Anymore!
- Faux Bamboo Persian Blue Chest of DrawersI took this piece for the faux bamboo architecture and figured it would make a nice addition to someone’s lake house. I knew it would be a challenge because it is previously painted.… Read More Faux Bamboo Persian Blue Chest of Drawers
- Drop Top Secretary Desk MakeoverI am a huge fan of drop top secretary desks for their ability to be that powerhouse accent piece in any room. Plus they serve as great (and beautiful) storage and organization for… Read More Drop Top Secretary Desk Makeover
- My Favorite Furniture Painting BrushesToday I’m sharing the brushes I use, my favorite bristle material and repeated use durability experience. I’ve been painting furniture for over 10 years, fervently for 5. The last couple years I’ve gotten… Read More My Favorite Furniture Painting Brushes
- Beach Chic Pair NightstandsPair of hum drum nightstands made beach chic with a simple coat of General Finishes Persian Blue (described as sea glass) and wood knobs. Yeah, there is opportunity to highlight the details using… Read More Beach Chic Pair Nightstands
- Texture Plus Dark Color Equals Wow FurnitureTextured paintable wallpaper or lots of added paper clay detail make stunning appearances when painted in dark color. Even using flat sheen top coat these details shimmer and shine. I learned this on… Read More Texture Plus Dark Color Equals Wow Furniture
- My First Painted Jewelry Armoire MakeoverI painted a jewelry armoire this week. Last week was a gun cabinet. It’s been a month of firsts. So many drawers on a jewelry cabinet to have fun with. Endless possibilities I… Read More My First Painted Jewelry Armoire Makeover
- Repurposed Upcycled Gun CabinetMy first gun cabinet makeover. I’m sleeplessly excited to repurpose it into a mini glassware china cabinet. It’s being transformed with removable shelves so it retains its original job of holding hunting rifles.… Read More Repurposed Upcycled Gun Cabinet
- Black Check & Ruby Rose TableCoffee/Tea Parlor Table About Me Antique parlor table solid wood painted Alabaster white (delicate soft white) Protected with several applications General Finishes High Performance Flat sheet Black check decoupage Ruby Rose re-design with… Read More Black Check & Ruby Rose Table
- Rustic Black Sofa & Coffee Table Matching PairUpscale Envy Hometown Price About Us Upscale style Rustic Distressed Black designer look painted using tough Lamp Black Milk Paint from General Finishes. Sealed with High Performance General Finishes Top Coat in Flat… Read More Rustic Black Sofa & Coffee Table Matching Pair
- Antique China Cabinet in French LinenHer Name is Lola. She was a showgirl. But that was thirty years ago, when they used to have a showNow it’s a disco, but not for Lola. Still in dress she used… Read More Antique China Cabinet in French Linen
- Family Heirloom Furniture Gets New Life With Paintable Textured WallpaperMarian K reached out for the perfect option to reclaim treasured family heirloom furniture with textured paintable wallpaper technique. Through many well used decades, this dresser and matching night stand have become the… Read More Family Heirloom Furniture Gets New Life With Paintable Textured Wallpaper
- Riveting Sea-glass Cedar ChestAbout Me I am a Lane Cedar Chest totally made over from the 70’s to a formal classy style. Painted with General Finishes Milk Paint Persian Blue. Several applications High Performance Top Coat… Read More Riveting Sea-glass Cedar Chest
- Painted 3-Draw Chest Natural WhitewashedBreezy Weathered About Me Clean easy-slide drawers modern chest features natural wood under whitewash chalk paint. Top drawer distinguished by slight radius. Frame and top chalk painted True White. New highly textured wrought… Read More Painted 3-Draw Chest Natural Whitewashed
- How This Cedar Chest Gets A MakeoverThe most exciting element of a cedar chest up-cycle is selecting the bench cushion fabric. It’s my new favorite furniture to transform. In the 60’s and 70’s, it was a right of passage… Read More How This Cedar Chest Gets A Makeover
- A Big Tip Before Painting Any Antique WHITE!Through pain and suffering I finally accepted the need to prime old wood, especially dark stained antiques. I wanted to paint one white making it doubly important to get the prep right. Here… Read More A Big Tip Before Painting Any Antique WHITE!
- Tia Marie Has a SecretaryPainting and glazing highly carved wood antique secretary desk – see the step-by-step transformation. Tia Marie is the owner of an outstanding carved and highly detailed secretary desk in search of a makeover.… Read More Tia Marie Has a Secretary
- Which Primer is Best for Painting Furniture?An extensive comparison of 6 types and brands primer for furniture painting. Don’t grab just any can on the shelf. The good news is, I’ve narrowed it down for you to 2 primers… Read More Which Primer is Best for Painting Furniture?
- DIY Alternative to Pricey KnobsCreate your own custom chic knobs for cabinets or furniture on a dime! or, what to do when a trip to Hobby Lobby isn’t possible. I have 2 problems maintaing an inventory of… Read More DIY Alternative to Pricey Knobs
- Furniture Re-Designed By ObstacleHow a furniture makeover is dictated by defects and boo-boo’s. I did not see the horrible door cracks when I bought this piece. Before it was painted, the cracks blended in. It was… Read More Furniture Re-Designed By Obstacle
- Antique Vanity and DramaA woman’s personal space in the midst of chaos, check out this dramatic vanity revival. This beat up sophisticate got her glory back, dark gray with highlight blending. Watch her simple, elegant and… Read More Antique Vanity and Drama
- Cedar Chest Painted to Focus on FlexibilityCedar chests are an unsung hero in bedrooms and living rooms everywhere. Not only do you get cavernous storage for blankets, toys and whatever, are a functional bench AND, they can add some… Read More Cedar Chest Painted to Focus on Flexibility
- Folding Swivel Table MakeoverSharon has great vision for re-styling her folding swivel game table with paint and an image transfer. It’s almost too good to paint . . . if it weren’t for the ugly leg… Read More Folding Swivel Table Makeover
- How Durable is Painted Furniture?It can be very durable . . . depending on the product and process used. I handle my painted furniture kind of rough. I use premium product and my process includes good primer,… Read More How Durable is Painted Furniture?
- Chippendale Console MakeoverWatch the upcycle from grandma to millennial. Every house has one of these Chippendale style pieces. There are a ton of end tables, coffee tables, and sofa tables that could use a transformation.… Read More Chippendale Console Makeover
- Proper Care and Cleaning of Painted FurnitureThe beautiful piece you bought looks awesome in your space. The good news is it’s not hard to care for painted furniture so you will love it forever. It’s not much different than… Read More Proper Care and Cleaning of Painted Furniture
- Painted Furniture Blooper Recovery UpdatedThere are Waldo’s and then there are Bloopers. Every painted furniture makeover has Waldo’s. They are the small painting defects that the artist sees but hard to find for others. Bloopers, by definition,… Read More Painted Furniture Blooper Recovery Updated
- Sharon’s Custom Design – Final RevealThanks to Sharon, I’ve found a paint color that I love – GF Reverent Gray. It is a cross between light khaki and vintage white. It works so well in this project because:… Read More Sharon’s Custom Design – Final Reveal
- Sharon’s Custom Design – Part 2This post is a photo essay of the steps involved in a furniture paint project. This project is custom work for a wonderful lady, Sharon from Brooklyn, MI. It is posted so Sharon… Read More Sharon’s Custom Design – Part 2
- Sharon’s Custom Design – Part 1Sharon wants a makeover for her dresser and has many choices. This post chronicles the makeover in 3 parts. Part 1 and 2 are planning and process phases. Part 3 is the big… Read More Sharon’s Custom Design – Part 1
- Isolation Project: Beautiful DURABLE White CupboardsNew GF product! Brushable, Water-Based, White Enamel in NEW FLAT sheen – contactless delivery or pick up available. Combined with Stain Blocker, also water-based, you have the two best products for painted cabinets… Read More Isolation Project: Beautiful DURABLE White Cupboards
- 3 Tips for Designing with Paper Clay MoldsThere are a ton of images and pages about how to MAKE paper clay molds. I can find no posts about DESIGNING with them. I depend on inspiration photo’s to get off the… Read More 3 Tips for Designing with Paper Clay Molds
- Modern Cabin “Dixie” DresserI wouldn’t have painted this piece if it weren’t for the hacked up top – see photo scroll down below. Knotty pine is one of my favorite looks. It has that cabin feel.… Read More Modern Cabin “Dixie” Dresser
- Fruit wood, Too Nice to Paint?I can not, in good conscience, paint over perfect wood. If it’s hacked up with scratches, water marks, or nicks, I’ll paint it. The body of this super nice dresser is really pretty… Read More Fruit wood, Too Nice to Paint?
- So, How Much Money Do Furniture Flippers Make?Here’s the INSIDE MONEY SCOOP of my furniture painting ‘business’. You maybe shocked to learn the actual costs to create high quality paint and design. I’m sharing with you the income I generate… Read More So, How Much Money Do Furniture Flippers Make?
- My Experience Using VIN Redesign Décor Transfer®Ya gotta see a transfer image on actual furniture to get the much needed “I Can Do It” courage. About the VIN Transfer The image transfer VIN (Wine) comes in 4 Sections each… Read More My Experience Using VIN Redesign Décor Transfer®
- Glamour Princess Pink MCM Painted DresserThis poor abandoned old Mid Century Modern castaway dresser didn’t see a Glamour Princess Pink makeover coming. I didn’t see it either until I chose to use the Redesign Décor Transfers® – Chatellerault.… Read More Glamour Princess Pink MCM Painted Dresser
- 1980 Dresser Drab to FabHow to apply textured wallpaper onto furniture drawers. 1980’s dressers have everything going for a painted makeover, taking them drab to fab: very little detail & less drawer wear and tear. “New” wood… Read More 1980 Dresser Drab to Fab
- 1880's Cotton White Glove Box DresserFurniture Terminology for $100, Alex. The name of the type of antique dresser with two small pull out drawers on top. What is a Glove Box Dresser? It took some research to get… Read More 1880's Cotton White Glove Box Dresser
- The New "Griege"A new color dubbed ‘griege’ has cropped up. It’s neither gray nor beige but a combination of both. It’s a color that changes the way it looks depending on the room it’s in,… Read More The New "Griege"
- My Paper Clay BlooperUsing paper clay applique’s are very exciting when styling painted furniture. My FPBF (furniture painting best friend) Sue introduced me to them. Her furniture always turns out great. It is now an important… Read More My Paper Clay Blooper
- 1 Thing To Know About Using GF GlazeAs a retailer of General Finishes paint products, I see it as a pleasure to use them and report my experience. This is my tale of Lamp Black Paint and Winter White Glaze.… Read More 1 Thing To Know About Using GF Glaze
- Seagull Gray – The Perfect All Around ColorIt is the perfect General Finishes neutral go-to color for furniture. It is an excellent choice for antiques to update while highlighting the aged nature of them. (I’m not a fan of bold… Read More Seagull Gray – The Perfect All Around Color
- Amazing Chalk Paint Brush Cleaning Hacks!Have you noticed, chalk paint is really hard on paint brushes! It cakes and dries on the bristles fast and furious. It loads inside the brush, taking a forever stream of water to… Read More Amazing Chalk Paint Brush Cleaning Hacks!
- Painted Peacock ChiffonierThis old dog learned a new word thanks to my friend Nicki at Painted Plethora and Google. This piece isn’t a Wardrobe or an Armiore. What is it? 1. chiffonier – a tall… Read More Painted Peacock Chiffonier
- God Winks While Painting a Cherry Side BoardCherry can be a tough mutha to paint because of the rich tannin and stain that lay in and on the wood. Painting it Lamp Black would save a lot of time (and… Read More God Winks While Painting a Cherry Side Board
- I Hear Furniture Voices – Am I Going Nuts?At first glance this piece really did say to me, “make me white”. You’re cool, I say. Why are you here? What’s wrong with you I ask it. I won’t paint you unless… Read More I Hear Furniture Voices – Am I Going Nuts?
- White Shabby Chic Dresser BuffetCongratulations to me! Perfect solid Dove White chalk paint with no bleed through anywhere. Count on antique mahogany for it’s rich stain bleed. Two coats of General Finishes Stain Blocker primer gave me… Read More White Shabby Chic Dresser Buffet
- Slate Antique Washstand CabinetOtherwise known as, A Commode, this piece is a true relic from the days of outdoor plumbing. Rescuing a still solid piece with character is my passion like Woody’s passion to get Forky… Read More Slate Antique Washstand Cabinet
- SeaGlass Green TV, Microwave, Night StandAlmost every house has some sort of gray on the walls. Use a bold accent color to express the real YOU! For me it is sea-glass green (and purple, um and blue). Painted… Read More SeaGlass Green TV, Microwave, Night Stand
- What’s the Difference? Chalk Paint and GF Milk PaintI’ve used them all: DIY chalk paint, brand name chalk paint, latex paint, powdered milk paint and General Finishes Milk Paint! Here’s what I see as the differences in them on furniture. First,… Read More What’s the Difference? Chalk Paint and GF Milk Paint
- Which Do I Use? Chalk or GF Milk Paint?Both chalk paint and GF Milk Paint have helpful features depending on what furniture style you plan. Yeah, the planning part is not my strongest element. Here is what I’ve learned from my… Read More Which Do I Use? Chalk or GF Milk Paint?
- Why I love General Finishes Top Coat Over Chalk Paint-I love it so much I bought a bunch to sell- The first attraction to General Finishes Top Coats was the sheen choices, specifically FLAT. Until I heard about it, I was stuck… Read More Why I love General Finishes Top Coat Over Chalk Paint
- My Tips, Tricks and Blunders Applying Top Coat Over Chalk PaintOut of sheer force to make a product or process do what I want, (i.e. not settle for struggling through paint projects), I’ve done some things . . . and learned some things.… Read More My Tips, Tricks and Blunders Applying Top Coat Over Chalk Paint
- NOW! General Finishes Milk Paint Line in Jackson MIMilk Paint without Milk or Mess It adheres like chalk paint but goes on smooth and silky. Applying it on furniture is a perfect fit. Tutorials are available from General Finishes How-To-Videos and… Read More NOW! General Finishes Milk Paint Line in Jackson MI
- Queen Ann Waterfall Dresser Modern GrayOriginal Queen Anne vintage , art deco, or waterfall dresser, (whatever you want to name it), has seen better days. The top is stained and marked up badly. The yellow trim – yuck!… Read More Queen Ann Waterfall Dresser Modern Gray
- Blue Dining Room BuffetA more advanced furniture painting technique (for me) is color blending to make a so-so piece dramatic and eye catching. Seriously I thought it was a skill for real full-time professional painters only,… Read More Blue Dining Room Buffet
- How to Make DIY Chalk Paint (Updated Twice!)Unbelievable stroke of awesomeness in my paint inventory. A miss-tint quart of Sherwin Latex I bought last summer is a perfect match to Dixie Belle Manatee Gray! I did a boogie dance for a minute. For a little less than $4.00 per batch, my home-made paint is ALMOST as good as $30.00 professional chalk paint.……… Read More How to Make DIY Chalk Paint (Updated Twice!)
- Waterfall Dresser Makeover Gray and WhiteStyling a furniture makeover for quick sale is a narrow path, so I drew inspiration from a very similar and popular looking Manatee Gray and White Fluff waterfall dresser. I’m planning to do a couple of add-ons just because I can: white stripes on the sides, a paper clay keyhole on the top drawer and………………… Read More Waterfall Dresser Makeover Gray and White
- What a Difference a Glaze Makes – Tips and TricksUsing glaze on painted furniture takes detail and color to an entirely new level of awesome and interest. It’s my favorite step in the process of finishing and styling. Learn some tips and… Read More What a Difference a Glaze Makes – Tips and Tricks
- My War with Top Coat on Black PaintTop Coating Black Painted Furniture is the worst for me. It shows every sin that exists: each speck of dust, tiny lint, and brush marks. White is so much more forgiving – at… Read More My War with Top Coat on Black Paint
- Driftwood Table and ChairsDriftwood gray table and chair makeover: how it happened. I already had these two clunky 70s chairs given to me, found on the roadside by my picker cousin. They’ve been on hand since… Read More Driftwood Table and Chairs
- Black “Folk Americana” DresserFound at an estate sale last summer, this dresser didn’t scream Black Folk Americana to me. In fact, it didn’t tell me anything. It sat on my porch for 6 months quietly and… Read More Black “Folk Americana” Dresser
- “Mad Men” Black Silver DresserPart Art Deco, Mid Century Modern or, Steampunk, I love how this black silver dresser makeover fits any of those styles. It’s a masculine dresser among painted furniture for the bachelor man/boy room.… Read More “Mad Men” Black Silver Dresser
- White-Wash Antique StandA forlorn washing stand, bound for the burn pile, recovered to beautiful white-washed farm room dresser. Checkout the before, during and after pictures. … Read More White-Wash Antique Stand
- “The Cheyenne” Painted Cowgirl Western Chic AntiqueI’m more than excited for this painted furniture project that turned two orphaned pieces into a western chic antique. Must have been divine intervention to come across a barn find Chevelle mirror and… Read More “The Cheyenne” Painted Cowgirl Western Chic Antique
- Repurpose an Old Window into Wall ArtI stumbled upon some old windows on my way to a traveling notary appointment. The appointment was a bust but I was rewarded for my efforts anyway. Driving on Wisner Street, I passed… Read More Repurpose an Old Window into Wall Art
- Repurpose a Lamp into a PlanterI started out to do one of those chandelier repurposes I’ve seen on Pinterest. Maybe you’ve seen them. A very clever woman turned a scrap chandelier into a hanging garden planter. Check this… Read More Repurpose a Lamp into a Planter
- Hooked on Mid Century Modern Furniture PaintingSometimes I feel alone in my passion for painting beat up mid century modern dressers. I’m always inspecting what other painters are doing. Of course, we do what sells. If a piece is… Read More Hooked on Mid Century Modern Furniture Painting
- Upcycle An Old ClockMy new obsession is finding and painting ugly old clocks. They are found at garage sales, flea markets and, thrift stores still somewhat cheap. Since chalk painting has taken off, the thrift store… Read More Upcycle An Old Clock