I always love reading furniture painting tips from other painters! Sometimes there’s a completely obvious way to do something or save time but it just hasn’t crossed your mind. It’s that time of year to start new projects (which is actually any time of year in my book…finishing them is another story), so here we go! …
Painting
So far in our home, I’ve been mostly concentrating on painting to bring things up to date and to reflect my decorating style. I feel like there’s no point in putting a bunch of stuff on the walls if I don’t even like the way they look! Of course I’ve been painting the walls, but …
Lately, I’ve been taking on more custom painting jobs for friends and family, and I’m so excited to start sharing some of these transformations with you. There are so many amazing projects in the works—consider this the first of many! Today’s piece has a special story behind it. It belongs to my cousin and came …
Transform a golden oak dining set with gel stain and white paint! Easy step-by-step makeover tips for a fresh, modern farmhouse look. Golden oak had a good run—but today, darker stains and white painted finishes are taking center stage in home decor. And honestly? I get it. Just take one look at the before-and-after of …
My sister recently moved to KC and got her first full-time job since graduating from college. She moved in with her best friend and a few other girls and finally gets to experience city life. One of the downfalls of her new lifestyle is sharing a room and the limited space that comes with that. …
I found this blog post that I guest posted on a friend’s blog a while back and decided that it would be beneficial for my readers, too! Have you ever found a great used piece of furniture at a garage sale or thrift store, but you passed it up because it was already painted and …