You know those chunky TV stands you see in all the thrift stores?? Most of us have crossed over to flat screens or wall-mounted TVs making those sad pieces look like the plump boy in the corner at the 7th grade dance. I was in search of a smallish bookcase for a corner of my Mom Cave when I stumbled upon this neglected guy... The size was right, even though he weighs a ton, so I thought I could make him a little more suave to fit into my … [Read more...]
Paris Gray Console
June 14, 2013 by · 4 Comments
Happy Flag Day, friends!! I hope you're showing your patriotism today by displaying our flag! Even my back deck has gotten in on the action... We've got another busy weekend planned, but I sure am enjoying my summertime! This week I finished up that sad little console table with the great legs... remember her? She was a freebie with a corner missing on her drawer... but I figured with a simple makeover and the right price, … [Read more...]
Guest Room Progress: The Beds
April 23, 2013 by · 9 Comments
Woo hoo!! The twin beds are done and I'm so pleased with how they turned out! If you remember, I had done two coats of a white wash using Annie Sloan Old White and the finish was still too faint. I was striving for that balance of white tone but with some of the wood grain showing through. On my third try, I made the white wash with a heavier dose of paint and let it sit for a minute before wiping it off. Success! I ended up with this … [Read more...]
A New Before & After: Armoire Makeover
April 10, 2013 by · 12 Comments
Happy hump day! I'm in the midst of the painting of my guest room today (woo hoo!) but I have a fun makeover to share with you. I scored this armoire from a friend and though I loved the lines and details, the finish was in seriously sad shape. I used wood putty to fill out some deep gauges and then tackled her with some Annie Sloan Versailles. Two coats later, with a little wet rag distressing and a coat of clear wax... here she … [Read more...]
A New Fave {Antibes Green}
February 11, 2013 by · 11 Comments
Happy Monday, friends! It's stormy and rainy here in Atlanta, so I've got something to brighten your day. I've been itching to try Annie Sloan's Antibes green for weeks. I finally realized I had the perfect small piece right under my nose, just waiting to become a pop of glorious color. Don't you love it when that happens? I scored this little chair for $4 when I bought the matching dresser for $25. The dresser became the French Linen … [Read more...]
Happy February and French Linen Lovely
February 1, 2013 by · 6 Comments
Well, we're experiencing some technical difficulties with our Inspiring Blogger Interview, so I'll bring that to you as soon as everything is resolved. :-P Hate it when modern technology doesn't cooperate don't you? Maybe the fact that yesterday was National Backwards Day (did you know??) has something to do with it! As a Friday "happy," I have the honor today of being a Featured Blogger over at Fancy Little Things today! I was a regular … [Read more...]
Stay-At-Home Artist and a Dark Wax Experiment
December 3, 2012 by · 8 Comments
Hi there, friends, and Happy Monday to you! Do you hear the clock ticking toward Christmas?? Today I'm hanging out over at Stay-at-Home Artist...do you know Kacey? She's got a sweet little Etsy shop and does all these wonderful crafty artistic projects that I just love. And now she's out loving on a brand new bambino... how sweet is that? Pop over and say hello!! I also wanted to share my first foray into DARK WAX. I was afraid. I … [Read more...]
Chalk Paint Secretary {Dining Room Details}
August 29, 2012 by · 15 Comments
Oh, how I agonized. What color to paint, and HOW to paint this beauty... an antique secretary that belonged to my aunt back in her girlhood. I've had the piece for over 20 years and it was time for some TLC and a makeover so she could really shine! Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to the rescue! I finally had to bite the bullet and start painting. :) And ended up with this... A custom paint color of Annie Sloan Paris Gray … [Read more...]
True Blue {Flea Market Find}
June 14, 2012 by · 18 Comments
She had me at "hello." I knew exactly what I wanted to do with her. And where I wanted her to go. I even envisioned a vibrant color. Source: alittlebitoshizzle.blogspot.com via Heidi on Pinterest And I had an inspiration photo (thank you, Pinterest!). And that is how this $2 girl went from this... Are you ready? Are you sure you're ready? Are you really, really ready??? For this... I am … [Read more...]
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