101s, Paint, Repair

What Wood Filler Can Rebuild a Broken Corner?

Wood Filler to fix furniture

Repairing, repainting, and refinishing furniture is addicting. There is something about restoring a piece of furniture and transforming it into something beautiful. Maybe it is the notion that nothing is beyond hope if shown some TLC? The idea of renewal sparks a bit of joy in my heart. Hope and joy are something we all… Continue reading What Wood Filler Can Rebuild a Broken Corner?

Makeover, Paint

Tips on How To Easily Paint MCM Furniture

Refinish MCM furniture

Have you ever painted furniture and thought: There has to be an easier way? Well, there is and I have a few tips today to help you get the best results and in record time. As long as the furniture piece doesn't have huge dings, peeling paint or broken off pieces, you can paint without… Continue reading Tips on How To Easily Paint MCM Furniture

Makeover, Paint, Projects

Sideboard Buffet Makeover

sideboard buffet makeover

You say to-may-to I say to-mah-to, you say po-tay-to I say po-tah-to... Apt description of my confusion when attempting to identify what on earth the piece of furniture in my kitchen was called. Is it a sideboard, a buffet, a server, a console, or a credenza? What is the difference?  Why so many different names… Continue reading Sideboard Buffet Makeover

Makeover, Paint, Projects

Refinishing Furniture: Stenciled Dining Table

Furniture Stencil

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