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.
Be sure to visit Cindy and check out her tute on how to distress a dresser.
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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.
Be sure to visit Cindy and check out her tute on how to distress a dresser.
[…] than was necessary!) I plan to sand the desk, distress it, and repaint it so that it resembles this desk. I’m not sure what color I’m painting it yet. Perhaps a blue-gray. I also plan to paint […]

This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into a spooky silhouette scene, complete with witches, pumpkins, trees, cats, and creepy Halloween shapes.
I really like this one because it has huge visual impact from the street. The black silhouettes against the pale garage door make the design easy to see, even from a distance, and it gives the whole house that haunted Halloween feel without being too gory or scary. It is perfect for families who want something dramatic but still fun for trick-or-treaters.
This is also a great project if you enjoy cutting your own shapes from cardboard, poster board, foam board, or lightweight plastic sheets. You could keep the design simple with just bats and pumpkins, or go all out with witches, trees, ghosts, black cats, and cauldrons. Add a few outdoor spotlights or battery lights nearby and it would look amazing at night.
What makes this project especially clever is that the garage door becomes the backdrop, so you do not need a lot of expensive supplies to fill a large space. It is bold, budget-friendly, and very customizable.
Well, this is all kinds of awesome! What a great start to my Sunday Morning. Thanks so much for the feature…I just hope folks who really know how to paint will give me grace 🙂