Don't let people tell you that china cabinets aren't in style in 2020 and beyond. Hands down, painted china cabinets are some of the most fun pieces of furniture to refinish because it's extra storage that can either be a statement piece or blend into the background. I scored this awesome ... View Post
How to Paint a Dresser in 10 Easy Steps!
If you've got a spouse who complains about the amount of furniture you've got hoarded up in the garage, basement, spare bedroom, etc. go show them this post about how to paint a dresser in 10 easy steps. Seriously! I'll wait. [Insert Jeopardy theme song here]. They've got to see this because it's ... View Post
How to Make Furniture Appliques with Clay Molds
I’ll admit--I was a little nervous about using these DIY furniture appliques. You know how it is…any time there’s a new product you’ve never used before, there’s always some amount of hesitation, right? You’re worried you'll look like a DIY idiot and not be able to figure it out. But I knew ... View Post
How to Reupholster the Back, Sides, and Outside of a Wingback Chair
This post is brought to you by Arrow Fastener. All opinions and project details are my own. If you've been following my upholstered wingback chair series, you'll know that it took a whole lot of upholstery classes and a bunch of materials to take this $60 chair from my ... View Post
BEFORE & AFTER: Using Liming Wax on an Oak Wood Chest
This liming wax oak wood chest "before and after" is brought to you in part by RYOBI Power Tools. Get the full tutorial on RYOBI Nation. For more liming wax projects, watch this tutorial on how to use liming wax. The first time I saw a piece of wood furniture with liming wax on oak, I ... View Post
IKEA Kitchen Cart Makeover: How to Repurpose an IKEA Kitchen Cart
I love finding old stuff at the thrift store and painting it or replacing it, like this IKEA kitchen cart. It was only $20 and I knew it could be really pretty! When I found this IKEA cart, it was actually bare wood and I thought I wanted it gray. I painted a coat, stuck it in a corner, and it ... View Post
BEFORE & AFTER: Boy’s Blue Accent Wall Bedroom Makeover!
I'm so happy that I finally completed this boy's bedroom makeover! My son loves his new blue bedroom with orange accents! If you like this bedroom makeover, be sure to check out my other boys' green bedroom makeover as well as my own master bedroom makeover. BEFORE AFTER! I thought ... View Post
How to Line Drawers With Pretty Scrapbook Paper
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of A.C. Moore. All opinions are 100% mine. Just over a year ago, I scored this lovely little French Provincial vanity from the thrift store for--gasp!--$9.67. I know....insanity, right?? I struggled with what I wanted to do to it because ... View Post
French Provincial Vanity Makeover: BEFORE and AFTER With Paint and Scrapbook Paper!
It feels like forever since I have done a proper furniture makeover, so I'm feeling very giddy with my latest project: a French Provincial vanity makeover! If you recall, exactly a year ago I found this beautiful French Provincial vanity at the thrift store for under $10. That is freakin' insane. ... View Post
BEFORE and AFTER: Vintage Bar Cart Makeover From the Thrift Store!
For the sake of ease, let's just call this a vintage bar cart makeover from the thrift store. (Although I am definitely aware that this is an old TV cart from the 60's and 70's, I much prefer to think of it as a bar cart or, as I will use it, a tea cart!). But regardless what you call it, it's ... View Post
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