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But it was such a good deal! I can fix that...I think. Things I tell myself when I come across a killer garage sale find. Refinishing the kitchen table, easy. Re-covering the chairs and painting them, piece of cake. Fixing the torn cane backing on some of the chairs. Um..sure? Why not give it a… Continue reading How To Fix Cane Back Chairs (When You’re NOT a Professional)
Not wanting to go door-to-door this year for Halloween? No problem. Easily transform plastic Easter eggs into Halloween creatures full of treats. Use stickers, washi tape, google eyes, permanent markers, or paint to cast a spell on the eggs for Halloween. Once decorated, fill the eggs and hide them about the house. Have a flashlight… Continue reading Easy Halloween Egg Hunt
Looking to do some easy home DIY to increase your curb appeal? A great way is by painting your front door and shutters while adding a pop of color with flowers. This post has the tips and tricks for painting vinyl shutters. After a gusty rain storm, some of our shutters were loose. Of course… Continue reading Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
From garage sale find full of imperfections and scuffs, to refreshed, renewed and revitalized. This dining table is a furniture makeover must do. For whatever reason, this project was on the to do list for about six years and I FINALLY got around to it. This dining table went from drab to fab with a… Continue reading Refinishing Furniture: Stenciled Dining Table
Time after time we choose to fix things up in our house based on resale. WHY? We deserve to have our home reflect us and to bring us joy because WE live there. Anytime someone purchases a house and moves in, they immediately get to work making the place reflect their style. Often this involves… Continue reading DIY Chalkboard Pantry Door
If you have questions about color, you are not alone. I' m currently in a Facebook painting group with nearly 150,000 people and they ask about color all-of-the-time. I'm here to help you. Multiple color theory classes, years of painting and art classes, a degree in pictorial art, a mural painting business, let's just say… Continue reading Color Basics
What could be done to make an awesome visual impact and change the kitchen without the mess and expense of a complete kitchen makeover? Using a little paint, a stencil, and some time, this eye catching island is sure to draw in the compliments. Psst! Tinged Blue's kitchen island idea was featured by Heirloom Traditions… Continue reading DIY Kitchen Island Makeover
A Potterybarn finish with farmhouse charm on this inexpensive garage sale find was just what I was after. New furniture is expensive. Save a bundle and completely change the look of your piece by refinishing what you already own. Refinishing is even better if you can skip some steps, right? This post will give you… Continue reading DIY Kitchen Table Makeover
My expensive, and relatively new, bonded leather chairs were peeling like they had a bad sunburn. One of my boys found it so dang satisfying to peel off the bonded leather. Not me, I was just plain irritated. These chairs would not be tossed out without trying a few remedies. First, I tried to remove… Continue reading Heirloom Traditions Paint VS. Rust-Oleum: Which is Best to Fix My Peeling Leather Chairs?
There are so many amazingly beautiful new colors for 2020. If you are needing inspiration for your home or want to update with on trend color, look no further. Here for your perusing pleasure are the 2020 paint color trends and colors of the year. Prepare to be starry eyed. Behr The 2020 Behr Color… Continue reading 2020 Paint Color Trends