You can check out any interior design website and it's obvious that BRASS IS BACK! I find this amusing because growing up, we had so many brass tchotchkes in our home - it border lined a fetish. ;) Well maybe childhood nostalgia was one of ...
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Waterfall Dresser – Not a Huge Fan
I've never been a huge fan of Waterfall Furniture. Growing up, I always thought the pieces my parents had picked up from yard sales and proudly displayed in their bedroom were... well... pretty ugly. The signature rounded tops, bookmatch veneer, ...
Feature Friday – Porta Verde Studio
Happy Friday friends! I hope your week went well and you've made some fun or relaxing plans for your weekend. You deserve it! I plan on doing yard work, dinner and a movie with M-M-M, and checking out some local theater at the Fringe Festival. ...
How To Prevent Sandpaper Clumps from Ruining Your Finish
Why didn't I think of this quick-tip? There have been so many times I've ended up with clumps and bumps of hard paint or primer on my sandpaper. My solution - throw my sandpaper away and grab a new one! Here's a simple solution shared by Jennifer ...
When To Paint & When Not To Paint Your Wood Furniture
You guys send me the best emails and I always love hearing from you! I'd like to start sharing some FAQ Reader's Mail ...with the mailer's consent of course. Whether you're a professional furniture painter or a DIY'er, I feel featuring some FAQ is a ...
Don’t Throw Away That Old Sticky Painter’s Tape!
Hi everyone! I don't know about you, but it drives me nutso when I can't find the end of a roll of painter's tape... or when I find the end, and it's so stuck on itself it doesn't peel off properly. I realize in the grand scheme of life - this is ...
How To Cut Perfect Drawer Liners Every Time… And No Measuring Required!
When I recently revealed my roadside-restyle, many of you commented on the inside drawer detail as well as the painted finish. What I've learned from restyling furniture over the past few years, is that many times it's the extra attention ...
Sister Love at Toronto Shabby Chic!
Although I don't get 'out-there' as often as I'd like, it's always a treat to visit with other furniture painters. For me, dropping by a painter's store, open-house, vendor booth, or home business is always fun and inspiring! Not only because I ...
How To Tell Hardwood From Softwood
Here's a great tip I received from a reader in BC... thanks for sharing Monique.. and for sending your amazing pics! Hi Denise, I love your blog. You give tons of great information and tips. Here's a quick tip you might like to ...
Roadside Restyle ~ Classic French Dresser
I just have to say I have the sweetest man ever. He's always willing to help in any way possible. And I don't believe he's ever said the EN-OH word to me when I needed a hand. A few weeks back, M-M-M sent me a text with these two pics ...
Spray Painting Tip – How To Mask Off Curvy Round Furniture with Plastic Wrap
Here's a great follow up and spray painting tip! Last week, I shared how to protect drawers while spray painting - no painter's tape or newspaper required for this easy technique. When Andie from SliceofDIY.com saw this tip posted on Facebook, ...
The Easiest Way To Prevent Paint Overspray
Hi everyone - I hope your week is off to a great start! Today's Quick-Tip-Tuesday (QTT) is an amazing tip for all of you who enjoy spray painting your furniture. I use my spray-gun for about half of the furniture I restyle. I always have fun ...
My Trunk Full of Inspiration
I hope some of you furniture painters are going to get this, because honestly, I'd don't want to come across as the 'only' eccentric furniture painter out there. ;) While I'm working on a piece, I always start eyeballing my inventory for the next ...
How To Strain Paint the Thrifty Way
Hi guys... hope you're having an amazing day! I always love when you send me your painting quick-tips so keep them coming. Here's a great tip from Karen in Saskatchewan: How to Strain Paint the Thrifty Way! [box]Hi. Thanks so much ...
Replacing Broken Plastic Drawer Guides – Perfect Every Time!
Happy Tuesday to you! If you paint furniture you've probably seen a fair share of misaligned and broken drawers. A common problem I come across (and the very easiest to fix) are broken plastic drawer guides. Drawer guides are a cost efficient ...
The Christie Antique Show – Spring 2015
Hi my friends - I hope you're having a great day and all of you south of the border are enjoying your Memorial Day long weekend! This past Saturday, I put aside a few hours to treat myself to some eyecandy at the Christie Antique Show in Dundas - ...
DIY Pallet Board Sign… And My Old School Overhead Projector!
I've been wanting to make a Salvaged Inspirations sign with my new logo for months now - so I'm excited to share my DIY Pallet Board Sign with you! I love the idea of using recycled boards and materials because my business is all about salvaging, ...
Finding Your Center
Happy Tuesday... I hope all my Canadian friends had a fun Victoria Day long weekend! Today's quick tip is all about finding your center! Here's a really easy way to find your center point when working with something perfectly square. Rather ...
The Simplest Way To Add Furniture Legs
Happy Tuesday to you! Later today I'm delivering this night table to Dianne. She's a fun client of mine who purchased this raised stencil dresser - then requested this night table be painted to match. The night table is perfect for her needs but ...
Drill Bit Depth Stop ~ The DIY Kind
Happy Tuesday to you and welcome to another Q-T-T! When drilling holes, it's easy to miscalculate and drill a hole deeper than you need it to be. You can buy various types of drill bit depth stops that are collars you place on your bit ...
How To Feather Glaze A French Country Bird Desk
Hi Everyone! Yesterday I posted a decoupaged French Country Bird Desk. The drawers were decoupaged with a gorgeous bird and floral motif, and the body was painted white and antiqued with layers of soft feather glaze. I've already received a lot ...
How To Decoupage with Napkins
Some of the pieces I salvage have "real-character". Old furniture with great shape and detail, history and charm. Others pieces, well... not so much. For me, it's always a fun challenge to transform a 'nothing-special' plain looking piece into ...
Painted Furniture ~ Should I Wax or Poly?
Hello my friends! I'm excited to announce that today marks the 1 year anniversary of Quick-Tip-Tuesdays on the SI Blog! WOW - time flies when you're having fun! You may have noticed I didn't include Q-T-T in the post title. I figure we all know ...
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