Many furniture refinishers and painters will tell you that pre-owned beds don't sell well. Most consignment shops won't even take them because they sit around too long. I disagree. There are actually certain types of beds that sell very well and very quickly. Here's how to choose beds that re-sell well....For the first two years of being in the business of refinishing and flipping furniture, I too would have agreed that beds don't sell well. I had beds sat around for a year ...
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Favorite Outdoor Sectional Cushions on Amazon – Now is the Time to Buy Them!
It may only be the first week of March and we are still officially in the Winter season, but trust me when I say that if you need replacement cushions and slipcovers for your outdoor furniture, NOW is the time to buy them!...UPDATE: The day after I posted this (3/05/2024), I noticed that the AMOPATIO cushions I purchased went on sale another $40 less than what I paid! NOW really is the time to buy them....I just love our covered back porch. It's the perfect place to sit any time of day. The ...
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These Gluten-Free Chicken Meatballs are Delicious!
In our quest to eat healthier, we've been eating more chicken than beef. Add to that my need to eat gluten-free and my husband and I have come up with a gluten-free chicken meatball recipe that is delicious, moist, and flavorful! ....Ingredients:I've always just eye-balled the amount of ingredients when I make meatballs, so the amounts listed are approximate. The purpose of the dry ingredients is to act as a filler and the purpose of the eggs is to act as a binder to hold the meatballs ...
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Wait Until You See What I Got at the Thrift Store!
Are you a thrift store shopper? If you've never been to a second-hand store, the last week of December and early to mid January are the best times to try it. People are decluttering and cleaning out their closets to make room for the gifts they got for Christmas. And wait unit you see what I got at the thrift store!Disclosure: T his post contains affiliate links to products I love..The only thing I used to shop for at thrift stores was wood furniture that I knew I could sand down ...
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For All You Mammas Who Are Ready to Quit December!
Here's a funny read for all you mammas who are ready to quit December! It's for all you mammas who go above and beyond to make the holidays special for everyone...It's a post I wrote years ago when my kids where in elementary school and go back and read it every year to smile again.Those years with 3 littles.Those wonderfully hectic, exhausting years.If you're in the midst of Christmas with little ones or just remember them well, then keep reading to bring a smile to your face.A giggle and a ...
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Favorite Finds on Amazon – For Everyone on Your Gift List
How is your holiday gift shopping coming along? Well, I've been a busy bee researching and finding some favorite gift ideas to make your (& my) holiday shopping easier. As I find (or buy) these great gift ideas, I've been adding them to my Amazon storefront. And to make it even easier for you to shop for the people on your list (or yourself), I put them into easy shopping lists which you'll find below..I would really appreciate your support by shopping through my links. Click ...
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How to Paint Wooden Chairs – The Process & The Products
Dear Vicki, Could you tell me what your approach is when painting spindled chairs? Where do you start (spindles, seat, legs?) Do you paint the underside of the chair seat as well? Thank you, Pamela...Yes. Thank you for asking. I can certainly go into more detail about how to paint wooden chairs. .When I received this note, I realized I have talked a lot about the best paint to use on chairs and benches in THIS post and THIS one. And using the right paint is important; because you can do a ...
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These Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Chocolate Brownies are Delicious!
If you are trying to eat gluten-free, these homemade gluten-free sweet potato chocolate brownies are the perfect substitution for boxed brownie mix. They are dense, fudgy, chocolatey squares of goodness. These gluten-free sweet potato chocolate brownies are delicious!.Ever since I started seeing a holistic doctor and nutritionist, the way I eat has changed dramatically. You can read my original story about that HERE and how changing my food, changed my life last Fall. While I now primarily ...
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