Last week in the “Afternoon Tea Set Up” post, I included a sneak peek of my updated kitchen chairs. I’ve been working on them off and on for several weeks. Actually more off than on, but I finally completed the project. The family thought I was crazy when I started stripping off the dark stain, but I proved that all the mess was worth it. Continue reading
Today I have a quick tutorial on how to create an antique zinc finish. In just a few steps the shiny surface of a galvanized bucket can be transformed into a time-worn finish. Continue reading
New houseplant watercolors are like having plants without killing them. On the other hand the watercolors can also be a welcome addition to the plants you already have. (This post contains affiliate links.)
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There is something about vintage maps that I adore. It must be the faded colors, or printing styles, or maybe the artwork, or just the funny village names. No doubt this one’s a treasure! Today I’m going to show how to make a DIY wall map, to add to your decor. Continue reading
If you want to update a piece of furniture without refinishing or repainting, then look at this quick solution. See how I gave the entryway table a fresh new look by replacing the drawer pulls. It only takes a few minutes to update furniture with new hardware. Continue reading
I’m always looking for opportunities to make storage and organizing easier. Take a look at my tiny kitchen pantry for example. It is my pride and joy because no matter what’s going on in this household, it seems to stays organized. If I had to pick one thing to improve, it’s the heavy crate sitting on the floor. It’s great for storage holding various types and sizes of drinks, but the down side is that it can be quite heavy to move when I need to clean. Continue reading
Sitting at this table for a spring or Easter brunch, will have you feeling relaxed and happy. The color palate is mostly white with touches of brown and green, inviting family to linger around the table. Of course the painted bunny face eggs are my favorite feature of the tablescape. Continue reading
With a guest on the way, I had to kick it into high gear to finish painting, then photographing the guest bathroom mini makeover reveal. My last post was all about creating a project board which helped me put my ideas into action. What a difference between the before and after! Continue reading