I’d have to say that painting chair spindles is at the very bottom of my favorite things to do list. Spindles are often ornate, and really hard to get good coverage on if you have a thin paint or are…
3 important tips for refinishing veneer furniture…
Typically, I prefer rustic and hardy furniture for a lot of my furniture updates. But every now and then I have the creative itch to get out and do something a little different. When that itch happens, I lean towards…
How to Update a brick fireplace with paint…
The answer to this blog is to simply use Fusion Mineral Paint. I have sworn by, and will continue to swear by using Fusion Mineral Paint products in all my projects whether they are furniture or home-reno related. The thought…
Art Deco: The most underrated style in furniture design…
I have to be honest about something. Art deco design does not get the furniture fame it deserves. I have always said that art deco furniture is the most underrated style in furniture design because it has its own unique…
The Best Way to add Character to your Home
We don’t all get to live in charming houses with lots of character and original details. If you’re the average home buyer, chances are you are living in something builder grade, something old (but not old enough to be charming),…
How to DIY Built-ins using Box Store Cabinets
It’s no secret that custom carpentry is EXPENSIVE! Add in the current inflated cost of lumber and you can kiss your dream cabinets goodbye. This will inevitably lead you to buying a cheap piece of furniture to fill your space…
Homestead House Series: Coal Black
You may be wondering why you are reading this when I said that my last post would be…well my last. I have found that now with all our belongings in the house gone, all the cleaning and packing done…I have…
