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, but that’s not light maple wood–it’s sponge-painted gold. Yikes . . . Just not the best...
Some of my least favorite words to hear are “I just want to paint it white.” I really try to avoid painting anything white . . . Not because I don’t like the style, but more so because I want to be creative and try something new and fun. I know...
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. I waited for a bit (I think maybe a day) before I commented that I would gladly take it, to...
I teased you all a few days ago with a picture of this chest of drawers. It was a Craigslist find, and I was lucky enough to live right down the street from the seller! When I picked up the chest it was a lot bigger than I was expecting it to be. This...
I will admit it–I am a nerd. I like to watch “educational” tv shows where I learn random tidbits of information. One such show I watched awhile back was called Filthy Riches, on the National Geographic Channel. The show chronicles a few different...
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 awhile. What used to be more on the fringe of the average decorating style has now become much more...
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. But trust me, that’s not true! If you ask me to draw any animal just from my memory, I...
Today is the day!!! Furniture Flipper: A Short Guide to Starting Your Own Furniture Painting Business My ebook is now available for download! I feel giddy ? I have always wanted to write a book. But I never thought the first book I write though would be about...
I am super excited to share this makeover with you today! For one, I love how this project turned out and I will enjoy sharing a new paint method with you. But also, I get to partner with 4 other great bloggers in showcasing the Fusion Mineral Paint Metallics while...
Here is one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned while trying to run my home-based business: To see the growth I want to see, I needed to treat my work like an actual business. It’s not just something I do in my spare time while I’m hanging out...
The other day I was scrolling through a Facebook group board where furniture flippers from all over the North Texas area go to buy and sell their pieces, as well as ask questions and get advice from fellow flippers. I came upon a post written by one of the more...
The hunt is over. You have been faithfully scouring flea markets and Marketplace for what feels like forever, and now you have found that perfect piece of vintage furniture. It’s in your garage, waiting for your magical touch to transform it into a thing...
Update April 2015 . . . My tips and opinions in this post ring true for pretty much any furniture project, however I now use Fusion Mineral Paint in replacement of chalk paint (any brand). I have found Fusion to be more affordable and produce more durable results, and...
A few days ago we started our walk through the process of refinishing a wooden top (to a dresser, table, etc.). I left you with this: the sanded down top to this cute little vanity I am trying to salvage. So, we’re ready to move onto the...
I love when I get a comment or email from someone asking me for advice on a furniture project. Sharing what I have learned and helping others is why I write this blog, so when a reader seeks out information and asks for my input it makes this all worthwhile. I...
My husband jokes with me that I’ve become quite the handy-woman. There used to be a lot more things I would ask for his help with, but after flipping furniture for over two years now, I can make my way around our garage pretty well.Friends and family often ask...
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