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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 …

Today I want to talk a little business with you all, specifically about how to set up and stage attractive, well-thought-out, professional looking photos of your furniture makeovers. Some of you …

A while back a friend posted on Facebook that she was giving away a vintage Dixie bedroom set–a full-size bed with headboard and footboard, along with a chest of drawers. …

Spring has for sure arrived here in Texas–has it made its way to where you are yet? To celebrate spring’s arrival, I’m joining in today with a host of other …

Man, do I love coffee. It’s a rainy day outside while I write this post, and a having a hot cup of coffee here with me feels perfect. I’m not a …

It’s been a few years now since the popularity of Mid Century Modern furniture pieces began to grow.  I think the trend is probably now here to stay, at least …

I have a fun little project to share with you all today! Remember all that old wood I dug out from this giant pile?     Well, I’ve gotten to work …

Let me start out this post by saying very clearly that I am not a great artist. You may think that only someone with great artistic skills could ever hand-paint. …

This was the year that I finally started tackling some of the bigger DIY projects in our home. We’ve been there for 5 years now, and besides painting rooms, we …

A few months ago I started showing you all a project I was working on for a friend. She wanted to add some “umphh” to her otherwise boring, builder-grade, kitchen …