Melanie Alexander

I’ve never had a pretty, decorated patio.  For all of my adult-life, my various patios have served as either storage areas, a painting rooms, or a kids’ play zones.   …

Hey friends!! I’ve got a furniture makeover for you today! I know it’s been a while…thanks for sticking around 🙂 The “Before”   A custom work client of mine was …

Do you have big dreams? I do.  I dream about one day writing a book–not an ebook, but one of those old-fashioned paper ones, on some deep, meaningful topic. I dream …

If you follow me on Facebook, did you happen to see my awesome trash find last week?     Sorry for the crummy cell phone picture . . . But can …

Hi everybody! Thanks so much to everyone who commented with their encouraging words after my last post. I appreciate so much knowing that there are things I’ve written on this …

Hey friends! Summer is officially in full-swing! I hope you and yours are enjoying these long, slow days and maybe grabbing some extra family time. If you follow me on …

Remember this pink and gold beauty?     This little antique dresser belongs to a friend of mine.  It was a hand-me-down piece that she was hoping to use for …

    A friend of mine had this little antique dresser passed down to her recently.     And you may not be able to really tell from the photo, …

If you’re a furniture makeover fan, today is your lucky day! I have a great one to share with you, featuring another color from the brand new Fusion Mineral Paint …

I read a post on a blog a few years ago that detailed all of the expenses that go along with renting a booth space to sell at an antique …