DIY Tutorial: tips + tricks on How-To Successfully Paint Wood Furniture. Follow along on this multi-post blog series of transforming a china cabinet. Easy-to-follow directions and all the steps fully explained!

When we moved into our house a few years back, we had two hot pink couches and a mattress on the floor. That's about the time I began finding old thrift store furniture and painting it...and out of necessity, a hobby was born. Now three years later, I've painted and repurposed tons of furniture, and my entire house is furnished with my finds. This aqua blue dresser is one of my favorites. Enjoy! Last week some friends were moving and they gave me a bunch of furniture from their basement. It…

It’s time for another Feature Friday with Family and Friends post! When the boys are away this is how us girls play. When the men leave town, my girlfriends and I always come up with some fun way to get down. This particular weekend we decided to get our DIY on. When a friend is […]

Painting laminate is simple, as long as you have the right products for the job. Project and images from Mandi at Vintage Revivals.

As I near the end of my dining room makeover and start to put the finishing touches on the room, I stand amazed at what a difference a little fabric and paint can make. I’m so close to the end and couldn’t wait to give you a few sneak peeks! {CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL BEFORE AND ... Read More about Farmhouse Dining Room Makeover Finishing Touches

Get expensive looking counters on the cheap! Eventually some extensive remodeling may take place, but in the meantime, I painted the kitchen cabinets and a couple weeks ago I started on the counter tops.

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Ask any professional furniture painter what their least favorite part of restyling is, and they will most likely say SANDING. It's messy. It's time consuming. It's mindless work. True fact - when I first started salvaging furniture, I cringed at the mere feel of sandpaper. So, it's not surprising that one of the most FAQ's I receive is: How can I paint furniture without sanding?

What started out as an ugly beat up end table, turned out to be a beautiful wood planked end table that really makes a statement in any room.

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Today's project is a sofa table. It was in good condition except for some surface scratches. Before: Sofa Table Unfortunatel...

Media Cabinet Makeover in GF Snow White – If you follow on Instagram you probably already know we got an early start on Saturday and headed to an estate sale. I was desperately low on furniture for the booth when I found a media cabinet and a few other things. The cabinet was in good condition, solid and stained a strange orange. Thankfully, we were able to give this media cabinet a makeover with GF Snow White. Here’s a look at how all of the details came together…