I know pallets are all the rage right now, and I, too, love them. After moving into a new house, I had so much of the basic framework to buy or make, that I haven’t even rolled around to the other fun pieces until now. If I can get creative, and find some pallets for […]
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5 Ways to Infuse Color in a Room Without Painting
We have lived in our new house for about 8 months, and for some reason my husband is really digging his heels in with the painting of any walls. It is pretty uncharacteristic of him. We are both pretty impulsive, and not really afraid of change or trying new things. Because he resists so few […]
Paint a Rug in 5 Steps
I have been looking for a rug for my dining room for 6 months now, and have come up empty handed. The only one that was the right size, color and style was $3200.00 and… that ain’t happenin- 🙂 So, I decided to paint a rug. IKEA had the perfect size rug, and it was […]
Custom Color Chalkboard Paint
There are so many great uses for chalkboard paint and it is all the rage right now. Even more fun, you can create your own and it doesn’t have to be black! You can make custom-color chalkboard paint! No more boring black or green (I did boring black- don’t judge, it went with the […]
7 {Inexpensive} Places to Buy Furniture Hardware
The best way to add the “wow” factor to an old piece of furniture (or even a new one) is to replace the hardware. Fancy hardware can make an “eh” piece of furniture look amazing. In fact, I went looking for a dresser for my daughter, and couldn’t find anything I liked. So, I got […]
Easy Pillow Shams in 30 Minutes
I have never been much of a seamstress, and when I say that, I mean that I still need the manual to thread the needle. Thank goodness for manuals. So I am usually looking for pillows to buy instead of looking for fabric. This last month, I got adventurous for […]
The Easiest Way to Frame Fabric
The Easiest Way to Frame Fabric I wanted to use fabric as mats for my frames, but I wanted to make sure the fabric was straight and tight. So, here is what you need: Frames Masonite (white if you can) Spray adhesive Fabric I used custom frames, made by my […]
Painting Plastic Successfully- Plastic Project Tutorials
My daughter has one of those plastic table and chair sets from the IKEA kids section. It is (was) really cute, but a few years ago (at age 4) she decided to make it a “nail-painting” station. So, it obviously needs to go, or it needs new life. It isn’t hard, as long as you […]
Painting and Distressing a Mirror- Under 30 Minutes
Years ago, I remember searching for just the right piece, whether it be a frame that was the right color and style, or a mirror that was perfect for the space. That, my friends, is a hard way to put together a home. What was wrong with me? It was as if spray paint were just […]
How to Paint a Lampshade
How to Paint a Lampshade I love the idea of painting or stenciling an old lampshade to spice it up. If you find one at a second hand store or garage sale, this is the perfect solution to make it exactly what you want it to be. There are a few different ways to paint […]