When I refinish a piece of furniture, I do a little research. Slowly but surely, I've been educating myself on details like makers names, styles, and construction. It's exciting when I can narrow down its timeframe to a particular decade and even more so when I can identify the original manufacturer.
This solid wood sideboard has a 1950's flair to it so I began my research there. From there, I came across the name Haywood Wakefield. The size and scale is similar to other Haywood Wakefield ...
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This Week’s Find: Oval Pedestal Dining Table
What an amazing weekend! It may have been rainy and dreary, but that didn't stop me from picking up an enormous dining room table to refinish and then later getting outside and visiting the Todd Farm flea market in Rowley, Massachusetts with two of my closest friends.
While there weren't many outdoor vendors set up, the Barn at Todd Farm was jam-packed with antiques, decor, and refinished furniture. If you've never visited Todd Farm, it's worth the trip - even more so on a sunny day. ...
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Modern White Dresser With Champagne Bronze
The college search and application process has my head spinning in all directions lately so I needed a calming project this week to keep myself focussed. Refinishing this modern white dresser with champagne bronze hardware was exactly what I needed. Every time I look at the finished project, it relaxes me. There's no confusing detail or heavy lines, it's just... there. There doing it's job as the perfect storage unit in a calming off-white color with hardware that's substantial without ...
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Kids’ Thanksgiving Day Farm Table & Chairs
Thanksgiving is just two months away so I've been on the search for holiday items that can be used year-round. When I found this thrifted kids' farm table and chairs I didn't hesitate to buy it. Even though my kids are all now much too big for it, I remember the days when they were little and wanting to set a special Thanksgiving Day table just for them.
This mini farm table was well-loved when I found it; but no scratch, paint, or glitter would keep me from snatching it up. Most kids' ...
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10 Tips to Efficiently Navigate School Parent-Teacher Night
September is in full swing and so are the school activities, including parent-teacher night. To successfully squeeze in several of these mini-conferences into a two hour timeframe, you need to have a game plan.
I have two high school students in the same school, which means I'm visiting with eleven to twelve teachers during the school's parent-teacher night. Over the past few years I've mastered the art of navigating through the night and will share them with you.
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Colorful Subway Tile Options
Subway tile is classic. It can be found in homes old to new... farmhouse to contemporary. While white has always been the most popular choice for these horizontal, brick-style tiles, they actually come in many other beautiful, color variations.
First up... CHOCOLATE... love
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COOL BLUES
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Navy Blue Dresser with Rustic, Stained Top
Earlier this week, a client stopped by to see the long, black dresser with lion head pulls I finished up a few weeks ago. She brought her interior designer along with her, which was great because I love making new connections; but the designer couldn't understand why I paint pieces that may have more value in their original state.
I can assure you, if I came across a solid wood dresser that I thought was of more value as is, it would not be painted. You see, I save alot of pieces from the ...
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School Fundraiser – Yard Sale
Planning a school yard sale fundraiser can be a very low-expense, high-profit fundraiser for your school if you take the time to plan it out. We raised between two and four thousand at our small 200-student elementary school each year that we ran a yard sale fundraiser. Here's how we did it...
Planning a Yard Sale Fundraiser
Yard sales, Tag sales, Garage sales, and Esate sales are all extrememly popular in the Fall and early Spring. People love shopping outdoors in ...
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Successfully Advertise a Yard Sale
It's Yard Sale season again - Yay! My favorite time of year. I love going out early on Saturday mornings and visiting local yard sales. It's interesting, fun, the homeowners are always friendly, and you never know what treasure you're going to find.
During my many trips around town hunting for yard sales and as an experience yard sale host myself, I've seen the mistakes others have made and learned exactly how to successfully advertise a yard sale.
When it's time to ...
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School Bake Sale Fundraiser
School bake sales are one of the original school fundraisers from which all other fundraisers were born. They're easy to plan, profitable, and fun for the kids. So let's start with the most basic of all school fundraisers...
Planning a School Bake Sale Fundraiser
Bake sales are one of the most reliable school fundraisers. They are easy to plan, require little investment, and can raise several hundred dollars in a single day.
PRE-EVENT PLANNING
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Things You Should Not Clean With Vinegar
Vinegar is a great natural cleaner and alternative to many other harsh chemicals. About eight years ago, we switched to using vinegar in our home for cleaning just about everything. From kitchen countertops, bathrooms, and windows to the insides of our washing machine, metal furniture, and car dashboards.
There are, however, several areas where you shouldn't use vinegar to clean. Vinegar is very acidic and can damage things like rugs and grout if used incorrectly. Here's a list of things ...
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Petite 9-Drawer Dresser With Dual Finishes & Many Uses
Happy Labor Day everyone! Today, I'm revealing a petite 9-drawer dresser. It looks like a pretty simple furniture makeover, but there are actually some key features I want to point out to you.
I picked up this small dresser for just a few dollars at the local thrift store. It was a typical 1970's brown-stained pine dresser with brass hardware; but notice the shape - clean, simple lines. There are no embellishments, which means I could update this to a more modern look without a ...
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