Painting Furniture… Maison Blanche Boucle’ 21 Sep 201819 Sep 2018 I just popped by the Maison Blanche warehouse to pick up some Vintage Furniture Paint and a case of their new Boucle' (A revolutionary new paint that mimics the look…
HOW TO'S… Rattan Beauties 25 Apr 201818 Sep 2018 I recently purchased several rattan chairs from an auction and am in the process of transforming them. The rattan chairs were in great condition, but needed an update as well…
Fun and Easy… Learnin’ New Stuff 15 Feb 201818 Sep 2018 I am learning a new paint technique. I am using wax to add shading to my painted pieces. Starting simple,with these adorable chalkboards made from old cabinet doors, seemed to…
Fun and Easy… Upcycle Cabinet With Missing Drawers Project of the Day 2-11-2018 11 Feb 201818 Sep 2018 It is a cold, dreary day outside, but the sun is shining in my house! I am working on this lovely yellow cabinet today. I know you have probably seen…
At Home With Joan… Refinishing Dining Chairs Project of the Day 1-2-2018 28 Jan 201818 Sep 2018 I finally found some adorable chairs to match the farmhouse style, pedestal dining table I re-finished some weeks ago. I removed the seats and cleaned them all with a vinegar and…
Painting Furniture… Antique Store Counter Day 4 Project of the Day – 11/20/2017 30 Nov 201718 Sep 2018 Antique Store Counter Makeover - Day 4 I purchased an antique store counter sight-unseen at an online auction. This is day 4 of the makeover (see Day 1, Day 2, Day…
Painting Furniture… Antique Store Counter Day 3 Project of the Day – 11/11/2017 21 Nov 201718 Sep 2018 Antique Store Counter Makeover - Day 3 I purchased an antique store counter sight-unseen at an online auction. This is day 3 of the makeover (see Day 1) (See Day…
Painting Furniture… Antique Store Counter Day 2 Project of the Day – 11/10/2017 20 Nov 201718 Sep 2018 Antique Store Counter Makeover - Day 2 Day 2 of this makeover was a dusty one (see Day 1 for first steps). It included sanding the remaining paint and muck…
Painting Furniture… Refinish a Vintage Desk Chair Day 2 Project of the Day – 11/8/2017 19 Nov 201718 Sep 2018 Vintage Desk Chair Transformation - Step 2 After waiting overnight for the chair to dry, I started the decorative finish. Of course, I forgot to take the pictures for this…
Painting Furniture… Refinish a Vintage Desk Chair Day 1 Project of the Day – 11/7/2017 18 Nov 201718 Sep 2018 Vintage Desk Chair Transformation The beautiful dining table to writing desk transformation deserves a chair so, today mom and I started on this great, wooden desk chair. I have had…