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…
Favorites… Vintage Wooden Tray Project of the Day 1-30-2018 31 Jan 201817 Sep 2018 I found some wonderful, solid wood bar trays at an auction and purchased a dozen of them. I painted them all white and have begun transforming them. For this tray,…
Fun and Easy… Bar Tray Update Project of the Day 1-20-2018 31 Jan 201817 Sep 2018 I found some wonderful, solid wood bar trays at an auction and purchased a dozen of them. I painted them all white and have begun transforming them. Here is a…
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…
At Home With Joan… Recovering Dining Chairs Project of the Day 1-27-2018 28 Jan 201817 Sep 2018 I finally found some adorable chairs to match the farmhouse style, pedestal dining table I refinished several weeks ago. I have already painted them white, aged them by hand sanding, and…
Project of the Day Antique Mirror Update Project of the Day 1-18-2018 27 Jan 201817 Sep 2018 I had this antique mirror that needed an update. The finish was a bit beat-up and ragged, but the mirror was in good shape Lighten the Look I…
Project of the Day Restore Color to Rattan Chairs & Baskets Project of the Day 12-22-2017 26 Dec 201717 Sep 2018 This is a quick and easy way to renew old, worn-looking bamboo or rattan furniture and baskets. You can easily see the difference between the two methods. The chair has…
Fun and Easy… Easy Storage Boxes – Step 1 Project of the Day 12-12-2017 13 Dec 201717 Sep 2018 You can never have too much storage. This is particularly true for my shoppe. I have an upper area that is open, so my storage must be neat and tidy.…
Project of the Day Clean Vintage Bakeware Project of the Day – 12/8/2017 9 Dec 201717 Sep 2018 I Hate Cleaning I hate cleaning. It is one of my least favorite things to do. Therefore, I find it particularly funny that cleaning is a big part of my…
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…