Hello friends! It's been a while since I've posted a Before & After furniture makeover so thought it was time to share this tall chest refinished in a black glaze over gray.
Repurposing Inherited Furniture
This chest came to me from my friend Annmarie who inherited it from her grandfather. Furniture that's handed down from one generation to the next always holds special memories and is often well worth saving for that reason alone. Add to that the solid construction of a ...
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When the Universe Sends You Signs
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Community Yard Sale Fundraiser
Each year our city's Recreation Department organizes a community yard sale. It's a great way for the community to join together, do a little Spring cleaning, recycle thousands of items, and earn a little cash.
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Loving the New Products by Hunter at Target
I'm actually speechless this morning. Target has finally collaborated with one of my favorite brands - Hunter. I know this has little to do with my main topic of "Home"; but it does help you live comfortably because it will make you feel so good.
Hunter is the renowned British brand that is best known for their fashionable rubber rain boots. Here's just a sample of the Hunter line of products at Target. I'm predicting a shopping trip in my very near future...
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General Finishes Black Glaze Over Gray
Redish-brown may not be the latest trend in furniture color, but the size, shape, and construction of this solid wood antique dresser certainly has never gone out of style. One of the easiest and best ways to update the finish is with General Finishes Black Glaze over gray paint.
The dresser I worked on this week came from a senior residential care facility that was closing it's doors. The Tidd Home, as it was known to local residents, was a a homelike facility set in a ...
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Benjamin Moore Abyss Blue Desk
Supply and demand. No matter what industry you're in and what products and services you sell, selling boils down to supply and demand. As a seller myself, when a buyer walks into my shop and requests a navy blue desk, I find and paint a desk navy blue for them. That's exactly what happened this past weekend.
A very nice couple from a neighboring town stopped by to purchase this tall navy blue dresser for their son.
While they were here, they saw this navy ...
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Twin Persian Blue Mirrors
Would you like a little more romance in your home? If the answer is yes, then it may be time to incorporate softer shapes and colors into your home decor - decor similar to these twin Persian Blue mirrors.
These two mirrors were found by accident this past Fall when I was at a local thrift store - not in search of anything particular, more out of curiosity to see if any new furniture pieces came in.
You never know what type of furniture you'll find at a donation center. I've found the ...
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Majestic Mauve Bedroom Walls
What do you do when your college student comes home for Spring break and asks to paint her bedroom? Since you would do anything to spend time with her, of course you buy the paint and get to work.
She wanted to paint her bedroom purple. Purple? Hmmmm? This is where I hoped she would be careful to choose a shade of purple that was subtle and sophisticated. After, all she's an adult now. But it was her room and her choice.
I was both relieved and impressed when she chose Benjamin ...
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Before & After: White Vanity (Desk) & My Favorite Super Trim Paint Brush
Just as the the New England seasons change, there are similar transitions in the world of furniture. Everything sells eventually, but not everything is in demand today. It seems that buyers alll seem to want tall dressers at the exact same time. Then a month later they all seem to be looking for long media cabinets. This past month, I've had several emails from people looking for a white vanity.
So what do you do when you're a furniture refinisher and the market demands a white vanity? ...
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Breakfast Egg Cups Recipe
Are you looking for a quick, healthy, gluten-free, breakfast for yourself and your family. These breakfast egg cups are one of my favorites. They're perfect to fill you up and get you going quickly. You'll love how easy these breakfast egg cups are to make and bake and you'll love how they taste even more.
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Create Painted Furniture Designs Before Ever Picking Up a Paint Brush
How many times have you looked at a piece of furniture and tried to start a painting it, only to be held back by indecision? Even as ong as I've been painting furniture, it still happens to me. I'll sand down a piece a furniture and it will sit in my workshop for days, weeks, and sometimes months because I just can't decide on the color or the design. Today I'm going to show you how you can experiment with a painted furniture designs and see them turned into a work of art - all before you ...
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