Inside: An IKEA Hack that shows you how to wrap the top of your bookshelf in fabric; plus how to paint and seal laminate furniture; perfect for a kids’ room! This was one of the first big box pieces of furniture I ever bought. I was so excited to have something that looked streamlined and… Read More
Inside: Full tutorial to paint your own pink ombre effect on a dresser! Perfect for a kids room; plus how to mix the ombre paint yourself. We are going deep into the DIY archives for this project. I did this up a while ago and somehow it never ended up on the blog! But with… Read More
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 đŸ™‚ 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
