Inside: Tips for how to prepare for curbside hunting , from furniture to repurposed goods and how to spot a good piece ‘of trash’ that you can fix up and call your own. What to pack in your car to have a successful road side treasure hunting trip! You all know I love a good… Read More
I really have furniture flips on the mind these days 🙂 Hot off my time with the Clean Foundation at the annual #FixItFair where I did a presentation in front of people about my love for rescuing old things, I figured I should probably share my latest conquest with you. It took me a while to… Read More
I believe there are two types of people in this world – those who are willing to cause a traffic jam to pull over and snag a dilapidated piece of furniture left on the curb and those who wouldn’t be caught dead with a spider-web covered curb side find anywhere near them. Clearly, as you… Read More
Inside: The best way to remove veneer from wood furniture, or to strip paint off a wood piece. Also includes tips on how to make minor repairs to veneer. It’s been a while since I’ve given you all a good ol’ fashioned tips and tricks post. And today, I am sharing one of my best!!… Read More
If you’re anything like I am, you have at least one piece tucked away in a shed, garage or crawl space just crying out for a makeover! And I’m constantly hunting around Pinterest for inspiration. Recently, I’ve gone deep into my heart’s desires and started bringing COLOUR back into my decor, so I figured it… Read More
Inside: An incredible transformation and furniture flip – how to turn an old bedroom dresser into a media cabinet or console with a bright pop of colour; plus, how to paint over chipped veneer. Ah! I’m super pumped about today’s project post! It’s been a while since I’ve done a true furniture flip, and I’m… Read More
I am always getting questions from people who want recommendations for what colour to paint pieces of furniture. So today, I’m rounding up 12 Amazing Paint, Fabric and Knob Combinations for furniture makeovers! Painting furniture is so much fun. It is one of the most cost effective ways to create a custom piece or to… Read More
Inside: Full tutorial on how to create a DIY Rolling Craft Cart from a repurposed kitchen cart plus more craft room storage and organization ideas. You know I’m all about organizing and repurposing, especially when it comes to my craft and tool supplies. Today’s project is a fabulous combination of all these things. Today, I’m… Read More
Inside: How to make a DIY Gift Wrap Organizer out of a basic bookshelf. Transform a small corner of your home into the ultimate wrapping paper station! I love the holidays, but I feel like they creep up on me every year and I end up scrambling no matter what. I’m trying very hard to… Read More
