There’s a little saying that goes through my head every time I see woodwork that is extremely unattractive. I don’t know where I picked it up. Was it during those embarrassing days as a teenage cheerleader? Is it from a movie? The little ditty goes something like this: “U.G.L.Y. You ain’t got no alibi, you…
I was finishing up a bench this morning, using one of my favorite tools: spray paint. As I was working, I was going back over all of your emails that you’ve sent to me asking questions about spray paint, expressing your fear or relaying your love for the aerosol can. In my humble opinion, these…
I’m up to my old tricks again, picking up bargain furniture for cheap at the Goodwill thrift store, and transforming into something better for my home. Some of you might actually like the “Before” and I have to tell you, I did too, but it was terribly scratched up at the base and on top,…
I came up with a great idea for a garden planter the other day as I was browsing the paint aisle of all places. I spied a stack of plain paint cans and thought, those would make amazing planters so I brought a few home and with a little painter’s tape and spray paint created…
I often circle the local thrift stores in the hopes of finding new treasures. Last week, I found a solid wood desk with a few scratches and dings, but overall in really good condition. I mixed up a batch of color with some leftover paint samples, and transformed this old fashioned desk into a lovely…
Last week I found a beveled glass mirror at the local thrift store for $8. It was the perfect size for my daughter’s bedroom. The only problem was that it was oak. All it took to transform it was just some sanding, a bit of primer, and some white spray paint. For a great tutorial…
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I remembered I had some leftover paint specially designed for glass from this project, and some extra glass jars just collecting dust… This is one of those projects I will definitely try again. These make great shower, birthday, or special occasion gifts. [The remainder of this post has been removed by the author.]
The appeal of rural living in the countryside continues to play out in interiors, with pastoral kitchens and cottage style surging in popularity as a respite from a modern world consumed by technology. Delft tile is also experiencing a revival in kitchens and bathrooms where the delicate blue and white motifs are popping up again…
Nostalgia is always at its height this time of year. Did you ever play with toy Lite Brites as a kid? I remember my cousin had a set we would play with. And those retro light up ceramic trees have made a comeback as well, I’m seeing them everywhere. This lighted holiday tree canvas art…
Last April I had the delightful experience of traveling through Switzerland with a group of travel besties, what fun we had! We spent nine days wandering through the mountains and valleys, riding trains, catching glimpses of waterfalls, and a little too much fondue. :) I couldn’t let spring pass this year without sharing a few…
Happy Valentine’s Day all! The sun just popped out after a week of storms and it’s a beautiful day. It’s still so cold, and on winter days I like to work from home sipping my coffee by morning light as I work on my laptop. There’s a a lot of chatter online romanticizing one’s life,…
Hello friends, happy weekend to you. It’s been a few weeks…. what a somber start to the year reading about all the fires near LA, we have friends and family down there and the stories are tragic. We had our own catastrophic wildfires in Northern California back in 2017 and now watching these recent fires…
Ho ho ho friends, Christmas is just 3 days away! Our house is ready to welcome guests for dinner on Christmas Eve, it feels good to have the presents wrapped and the menu planned. I recreated an easy craft project from many years ago, this time with copper, it’s so simple and festive. The base…