Nursery Artwork Painted on Wood
This personalized nursery artwork painted on wood is the perfect way to welcome a new baby into the world. This blog will show D-I-Y fans how to make one of their own. It’s a stain and paint project that’s easy enough for a novice.
Paint Concrete to Look Like Slate
This is a step-by-step guide on How to Paint Outdoor Concrete to Look Like Slate. Using three layers of varying paint colors, you’re able to achieve a look that mimics nature. This blog includes pictures of each step, and shows you which paints to use for maximum durability outdoors.
Poolside Towel Rack
I love when a trip to the thrift store pays off! And, it sure did a few days ago, when I hit the local Goodwill store in search of something I could use to hang towels on when we’re out by the pool. Low and behold, an old quilt stand proved to be the perfect […]
Galentine’s Party
Regardless of whether you have a significant other to celebrate Valentine’s Day with, a Galentine’s Party is a sweet way to tell your favorite gal pals how much they mean to you. Get it? GAL-entine’s? (That’s for those of you who thought it was a typo.) Galentine’s was the brainchild of Amy Poehler’s character in […]
“Kitschy Cactus” – How to paint an old concrete statue
Of all the things I’ve been asked to paint, this “Kitschy Cactus” is, by far, the most unusual…but from it, you can learn How to paint an old concrete statue. My friend has had it for 20 years, though it had been in her family much longer. She inherited it when her great-grandmother passed away […]
Christmas Craft
Need a quick Christmas Craft to spruce up your kitchen? Try dressing up your cabinets. All you need is some cheerful ribbon, enough small ornaments to adorn each cabinet door, and hot glue.
7 Tips to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel
If only money was no object, we’d all have the kitchen of our dreams. Well, guess what? I got mine anyway, on a pretty tight budget. And since I learned a few things along the way, I thought I’d share 7 Tips to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel.
Vintage Trunk Turned Treasure
This Vintage Trunk Turned Treasure is the ultimate in repurposing. As do so many of my projects, it began with a trip to the thrift store…and this time, it ends with a one-of-a-kind coffee table. Best of all, other thrift store finds were used to complete the project! Legs were taken off a used night […]