How fun! I want some lockers for my house now, just like these from Paper Glue Etc. In fact, this has inspired me to paint that ugly file cabinet that I keep in the garage but really need in … Read the rest
4 Creative Dresser Redos
I love seeing makeovers of old furniture, especially the ones you find at garage sales or thrift stores that might have otherwise met an untimely end. These 4 creative bloggers turned these old dressers into cool new pieces of furniture.… Read the rest
4 Fun Mod Podge Projects
For a long time I thought it was “modge” podge, and apparently I am not the only one. It’s such a common mistake that even shopping sites use both terms to make sure to get into both sets of search … Read the rest
Bench Redo
Karly over at Jellybean Junkyard (love that blog name!) took this old outdated little bench and gave it a makeover. She and her sister discovered this little gem at a thrift store and gave it a brand new life.… Read the rest
How to Distress a Dresser
Cindy over at Cottage Instincts shares not only a play by play in words and photos, but also a video on how she distressed this gorgeous dresser. … Read the rest
Coffee Table to Bench
I love how Allison took this old coffee table, added some elbow grease and a bit of charm to come up with this adorable bench. Looks like the kitty really likes it too! She gives complete step by step photos … Read the rest
Music Sheet Dresser
This beautiful piece of furniture started out as one of those ugly Salvation Army or Goodwill dressers. You know the ones. The kind you bought for your first apartment when you were 20, or the kind that you pass by … Read the rest
Tin Foil Nightstand
How cool is that? A nightstand covered in tin foil. Wild! it’s not just foil though. With the help of Mod Podge, steel paint and glaze, this once plain white piece of furniture is now hip and happenin’. … Read the rest
Nancy Fishelson Inspired French Gray Chair
Jami over at Freckled Laundry shows you how to turn a yard sale chair into a chic designer inspired focal point. Because Jami only found one chair, she decided to turn this into a time out chair, complete with book … Read the rest
Customize Knobs and Drawer Pulls
A little over a week ago I featured Kristine’s gorgeous cabinet makeover. The knobs on that cabinet were pretty unique and many wanted to know how she did it.
Stop over and see Kristine’s tutorial on customizing knobs and … Read the rest
Decoupage Night Stands
I think decoupage is one of my all time favorite mediums. You’re probably thinking “um YEAH we know, you feature it enough!” 😉 it’s really amazing what you can do with some pretty paper or fabric and a little decoupage.… Read the rest
Video: Decoupage Distressed Furniture Fix
Author and artist Durwin Rice shows you how to take a damaged piece of furniture and make it new with decoupage artwork. Pay close attention to how he makes the stripes evenly spaced. I’ll definitely be using that tip in … Read the rest
Coffee Table Redo
Kim over at Savvy Southern Style took her coffee table, painted it, glazed it and then distressed it into utter gorgeousness. This picture probably isn’t doing it justice, so I really want you to visit Kim and see for yourself.… Read the rest
20 DIY Headboard Ideas
This time someone else did the work for me! Jen over at Tatertots and Jello put together an amazing list of creatively striking headboard ideas. If you need a little inspiration, Jen’s got you covered.
Come and see the 20 … Read the rest
Painting Furniture Hardware
Instead of buying new hardware for your furniture revamp project, consider painting the existing pieces. Buying hardware can be pricey, depending on your tastes, and the paint available these days allows such flexibility. Whether it’s black, white, a bright color, … Read the rest