Melanie Alexander

One of the things I love the most about painting furniture is how you can take a piece that is pretty blah and turn it into a statement. That’s what …

The most common questions I get about using chalk paint have to do with the wax finish. Turns out, chalk painting furniture is really pretty easy! But when it comes …

Do you like using red in your home decor? Or does it feel a bit too bold for you? Whether you love red or are a little skeptical about it, …

As if painting furniture wasn’t fun enough already . . . have you tried to paint furniture with metallic paint? Whether you use it all over a piece or just …

Have your antique booth sales been struggling? I know it can be so discouraging to put all that effort into hunting down great finds and curating the perfect display, only …

Fall is in the air my friends, which means it’s time to break out those fall decorations and spruce things up a bit! To be 100% honest with you, I …

Vintage french provincial furniture has always been one of my favorite types of furniture to work with. Those pieces have beautiful carvings and curves, and I think paint just makes …

Is it just me, or does spring feel really late in coming this year? I can remember this time last year, sipping coffee on my back porch in the morning …

How to Wet Sand Fusion Mineral Paint for a Super Smooth Finish Today I want to show you one of my favorite tricks for getting a super smooth finish on …

I know it’s a bit late to be sharing a 2020 wrap-up post, but that’s honestly evidence of how this year has gone for me–just behind, on all the things.  …