Music Room Makeover
This Music Room Makeover is hitting all the right notes. It’s bold. It’s brassy. And it’s just a tiny bit mid-century modern inspired. Now that I’m loving it, I keep asking myself, “Why did it take so long to re-do it?” Then I remember. The answer can be summed up simply in the “Before” picture:
Train-Theme Murals
Pack your bags and get ready for some Train-theme Murals, as well as a trip down memory lane. It was four years ago that I had the unique opportunity of painting a series of murals in the Kids Ministry Center at my church. They wanted murals that would make children feel like they were going […]
Jewelry Display Stand
This Jewelry Display Stand may motivate you to dust off your old jewelry box and finally do something about those unused pieces of jewelry. And, I’m not saying that because of how darling this louvered door now showcases jewelry, and how the hand-painted embellishments add a little sweetness. I say that because of what the name […]
Paint Fragrance Additives
Ever wonder if those Paint Fragrance Additives you see at the hardware store actually work? Do they really mask the smell of paint fumes and make your home smell like clean linen, lavender or french vanilla? I decided to give them a try. I’ll tell you if they live up to the hype and if […]
Wedding Signs
This blog shows a number of wedding signs that were built out of wood, stained, and then hand painted. It’s an inspirational DIY project that you can do for an upcoming wedding or other event.
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.