Melanie Alexander

Are you looking for a unique, authentically aged look for your next furniture makeover?  Then you need to give milk paint a try. Milk paint is the best paint to …

I love it whenever I find a stash of old books! Just recently, I was at an outdoor flea market looking for some treasures. Unfortunately, the pickings were pretty slim. …

I love a bright, colorful garden. And while it does take some work to get the garden of your dreams, it may be easier than you think if you pick …

You see them everywhere now– photographs of items laying flat, taken from above, like you’re looking down on them. There’s a name for this type of photography style, it’s called …

  One of my favorite things to do on a lazy weekend morning is head out to an estate sale.  The wonder of what I might find gets me every …

We’re working on a budget DIY patio spring refresh! I love the warm weather and spending time outside, especially on my back patio. It’s a place where I can relax, …

Today I am sharing a stunning black dresser DIY. Black continues to be one of the most popular colors for furniture makeovers, and it’s easy to see why. A sleek, …

One of my favorite pastimes is to go thrifting–flea markets, antique malls, consignment shops, and the humble thrift store are my best friends when it comes to great sources for …

Today I’m sharing with you 10 amazing armoire makeover ideas you can do yourself! We all probably have these old furniture pieces at home . . . you know the …

Today I am excited to share with you this upcycled DIY Potting Bench! Potting benches provide storage space, a convenient work surface, and easy access to all your gardening supplies. …