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How to Paint a Dresser in 10 Easy Steps!

Filed Under: Dressers & Buffets, Furniture Makeovers, Painting Tutorials | 47 Comments

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 ... View Post

How to Make Furniture Appliques with Clay Molds

Filed Under: Crafts, Storage | 46 Comments

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

Filed Under: Chairs, Furniture Makeovers | 2 Comments

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

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers, Other Furniture, Strip & Stain | 17 Comments

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

Filed Under: Get Organized, Tables & Desks | 67 Comments

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!

Filed Under: Build It, Craft Rooms, Dressers & Buffets, Tables & Desks | 60 Comments

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

Filed Under: Crafts, Tables & Desks | 23 Comments

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!

Filed Under: Tables & Desks | 53 Comments

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!

Filed Under: DIY Tutorials, Tables & Desks | 52 Comments

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

BEFORE & AFTER: Dining Room Bench Makeover Using Beyond Paint

Filed Under: Chairs | 19 Comments

I absolutely love dining room benches! I had found this dining room bench at the thrift store for a measly $15. It was perfect for my dining room table, for which I had only paid $12.00. (I have excellent luck at finding deals--what can I say??). But it was one of those pieces of thrifted ... View Post

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I’m Serena Appiah (rhymes with IKEA). I think home should be affordable. All you need is paint, power tools and thrift stores. >> READ MORE...

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