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
Wall Art Redo
Donna over at My Shabby Chateau took some garage sale frames that were dated and old and turned them into this pretty litlte shabby chic pieces of art.
Come see Donna’s transformation of her shabby chic wall art at My … 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
Repurposed Cabinet Door
Polly from Learn and Go took an old cabinet door and turned it into a chic piece of functional wall art. She can leave it plain and display as is, or hang something from the hook, hence the function. 😉… 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.
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Beachy Shelf
17 year old blogger, Robby, took a shelf his grandfather made and turned it into this beautiful piece. His blog is new, but I’ll definitely be keeping my eye on it, some gorgeous work there.
See Robby’s beautiful beachy shelf … 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
Made Over Dresser
Donna over at DH Designs found a beautifully curved dresser with lovely celtic accents and updated it into this beautiful piece of furniture.
See how Donna accomplished this and made over this dresser at DH Designs.… Read the rest
Madeover Coffee Table
I love this and wish it was in my house! I may just follow Pam’s lead from Frippery and make one of these myself. She took some planks of wood and the base from an old coffee table and made … Read the rest
Spice Rack to Book Shelf
Mrs. M from Completely Cottage took an old spice rack, gave it a coat of paint, and now it adorns the wall in her daughter’s room as a book holder. Great idea!
See the spice rack turned bookshelf at Completely … Read the rest
Metallic Secretary Desk
I’ve become quite captivated by Ann Marie’s talent for taken an old piece of junk furniture and giving it new life. it’s like the Island of Misfit Toys from Rudolph, I can see that sad piece of furniture turned happy … Read the rest
Cabinet Makeover
I am absolutely smitten with this project. You see I have a similar project in my head that I just haven’t had time to do, but this may just push me in that direction! This is definitely a makeover for … Read the rest
Bold Blue Dresser
Cassie over at Primitive & Proper took an old dresser she found on Craigslist, and turned it into this blue beauty. I’m all for sprucing up a room with color, reminds me of walking through a model home… swoon!
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Chair to Trellis
I love a trash to treasure story. Keeping things out of landfills is so important for the preservation of our children’s future, and if you can beautify your home in the process, kudos! That’s just what happened over at Learning … Read the rest
