Kitchen Makeover (Part 3)
Primed and ready to go… When you last checked in on this Kitchen Makeover, the chalkboard paint was up and I was preparing the cabinets for painting. All the doors and drawers were sanded and primed, as were the cabinet fronts themselves. I loved the idea of a Robbin’s Egg blue for the cabinets, but […]
Kitchen Makeover (Part 2)
If you read my last post, you’re probably dying to find out what the homeowners decided to do for their budget friendly Kitchen Makeover. Okay… so maybe it’s really just ME who is dying with excitement. But that’s because they agreed to have their kitchen cabinets painted, and turn the entire back wall into a giant chalkboard!!! […]
Kitchen Makeover (Part 1)
If money wasn’t an object, we could all remodel and have fabulous kitchens… But a fabulous Kitchen Makeover with little to no money…now that…THAT takes some imagination. Maybe that’s why I was thrilled when a friend asked if I could swing by and give her some ideas for her kitchen. This is what I found […]
Headboard Makeover: Drapery Rod Finials Give Bedposts a Boost
If your headboard needs a makeover, here’s an idea: Use Drapery Rod Finials to Give Bedposts a Boost. It certainly worked in this case, turning a generic picket fence headboard into something a little more upscale. These days, drapery rod finials come in so many shapes and sizes. You just have to think outside the […]
Turquoise Dresser with Damask Detail
I realize I’ve been blogging heavily on furniture projects lately, but when you see this Turquoise Dresser with Damask Detail on top, you’ll understand why I couldn’t wait to show it off. I LOVE how it turned out. It’s kind of bold, kind of classic, and it’s definitely a statement piece. I guarantee, you won’t […]
Boys Dresser
No matter how long I’ve been doing this, I still seem to learn from every project…and in the case of this Boys Dresser, I actually learned two things: One, sometimes I picture things way differently in my mind. And, Two, you should really read directions. You’ll see what I mean as you continue reading on. […]
Furniture Flip Update
And now time for an important Furniture Flip Update… (Insert news bulletin soundtrack here.) Last month, in a Murals by Marcy video tutorial, you saw me take an old piece of furniture that had been sitting out in the elements, and had the water damage to prove it…and I turned it into this darling dresser. […]
Painting Kitchen Cabinets
One of the most challenging projects I’ve ever taken on is painting kitchen cabinets. If you’re one of those people who can’t stand their kitchen, but can’t afford to reface their existing cabinets, let alone buy new ones, then painting them is definitely something to consider. I know there are people who frown on the […]