I usually find my inspiration for painted furniture in my California world. The beach, the mountains, the hills sides. Hence, I use a lot of blues and grays and greens. I think they fit into the style of California perfectly. Plus it’s easy to craft, paint and design with colors you love. But in this case I found my inspiration…
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When it comes to painting furniture there are a few choices out there. Chalk Paint, Milk Paint and Latex Paint. I am not committed to any of these methods in all honesty. I tend to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Miss Mustard Seed or Old Fashioned Milk Paint most often. I love the vintage look it gives to furniture…
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I have a confession to make. I don’t love the color red. I wouldn’t say I actually hate it. It just isn’t my favorite. So when a client asked me to refinish a desk and hutch for her I was apprehensive. But this was a good opportunity to break out of my white and gray and light blue comfort zone….
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Easy DIY Fabric Wall Treatment I have an idea! My husband always loves it when I say that. The conversation went like this. ” I am going to stick fabric on the wall using starch.” Husband, “Huh?” Me, “I’m sure it will work. I’ve heard it works” Guess what, it totally works! That was pretty much the conversation when I…
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Sometimes it’s hard to see the potential in a thrift store. That’s why I’m so glad St. Vincent De Paul invited me to work on a makeover project for them. A lamp makeover! Yes, that’s right even an old neglected lamp can be new again and I’m going to show you how you can do it. Before we get started…
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