I received a message of desperation via my Facebook page several months ago along with the picture below: “I totally ruined the cabinet. I’m in a bit of a panic how to fix it… Can you suggest anything pleeeeaassee??” I had to smile, because so...
If you missed Part 1 of my chair makeover last week, I was showing the amazing treasures we found in these antique dining chairs, including newspaper clippings from 1899!! Click HERE to see Part 1 and all the treasures we found. These chairs were riddled with...
I received an email from one of my blog readers last month, who lives in France. I love getting feedback from readers and learning how they use different paints and techniques. We can all learn something new from somebody! Meet John Tandburg, who loves to paint and...
What would you do? As for me, I couldn’t pass up these lovely silky oak antique drawers when I saw them at only $5 each.As you can see, I’ve given them a light sanding. Looks like the finish was probably shellac. They were a perfect project for my first...
I’ve been asked so often to explain the difference between Chalk Paint and Mineral Paint, or between Chalk Paint and Milk Paint. So here’s a summary I’ve put together based on my opinion, along with my description of these products. Thrown in the...