Hi there and welcome back - I can't believe the holidays are behind us and 2015 is here! Don't you just L-oooo-V-e the 'feel' of a new year with all the possibilities that lie ahead! I told myself no painting or blogging over Christmas break, but ...
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Happy Holidays to You & Yours!
I've left my shopping until the very last minute this year, so before I head out to battle the crowds, I want to wish you and yours a Happy Holiday Season. I'll be taking time off to spend with family and friends, and I look forward to sharing new ...
Meet Gidget ~ My Best Rescue Story!
Hello my friends! I'm excited to share this special rescue story with you - and this time; no cabinets, dressers or tables involved. Meet Gidget. She's the newest member of our family and Salvaged Inspirations Team and she's the sweetest thing ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: My 10 ‘Must Have’ Tips For Moving Painted Furniture…Safely!
Hi everyone... happy Tuesday! My sister came up with this great Q-T-T idea while we were hauling this dresser up from my studio (aka: my basement) to the main floor dining area (aka: my staging / showroom). Whether you're moving unpainted ...
Shutter Gray French Country Dresser
I've just spent the last 45 minutes hunting for the before pic of this dresser. I'm sure I took one with my iPhone but it's MIA. Believe me when I say, the transformation of this French Provincial Dresser turned French Country is amazing! It was ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Re-purpose Containers for Storage & Paint Projects
I'd like to thank Lynette from Shabby Chic Houzz today for sending in and sharing her Quick-Tip! [box] Hi Denise! Lynette from Shabby-Chic-Houzz here! Absolutely love your quick tip Tuesday! I collect all kinds of containers and ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Traditional Tack Cloth vs Micro Fiber Tack Cloth
A tack cloth is a must have in my work space. The purpose of a tack cloth is to remove all sanding dust and particles from furniture before applying paint or stain. This creates a smooth-flawless finish. When I use a traditional tack cloth, (the ...
Mango Reclaimed and Fusion Mineral Paint
Are you a liner-upper-in-the-wee-hours-of-the-morning-type, or are you an online shopper? Do you shop 'till you drop on Black Friday, or do you prefer Cyber Monday? Well, I've been doing some shopping of my own. And part of my fun is bragging and ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Wet Paint Brush Storage
Hi Everyone... I hope you're well and enjoying the day! Do you dread cleaning your brushes, trays and rollers between each and every coat? Does it ever stop you from starting or finishing a project? Wet Paint Brush Storage is an easy solution ...
The Glazed Deilcraft Occasional Table… and a Birthday Celebration!
I was going to write an entire tutorial on "How I Glaze My Furniture" but instead I've decided to take it easy. No long tutorial. No fancy staging. Just a charming painted and glazed Deilcraft Occasional Table. This table was the perfect small ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: takes your furniture out of ‘park’ and gets it moving
You know you're really under the weather when you have no desire or gusto to do the things you love, right? I've been MIA from blog-land and social media the past few days. I've been sick and feverish...uggg. I have NO energy to paint or be ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Park Your Furniture For a Clean Finish and Stress Free Back
Hi Everyone! Today's Quick-Tip-Tuesday comes from a talented furniture painter; Jennifer at Trillium Park Designs. I recently discovered her Facebook Page, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of her work in the near future. Jennifer's Tip ~ ...
Share Your Quick Tips on the SI Quick-Tip-Tuesday Series!
Hi there... hope you're having a great day. :) I love that Salvaged Inspirations has turned into a give and take community. A place where furniture painters and DIY'ers can drop in to gather inspiration and knowledge to help complete a project, or ...
Interviewed For The Old Village Cryer!
I'm always extremely grateful and flattered when I'm asked by a blogger, writer or business, if they can share/link back to one of my published tutorials or articles. This means I've created something informative and helpful, and people are ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Artists Paint Brushes for Painting Furniture?
Happy Tuesday to you and welcome to another Q-T-T! Aside from my regular go-to brushes, I also have a variety of artists paint brushes for painting my furniture. Artists paint brushes come in all different shapes and sized and are amazing for faux ...
Mix and Match Painted Furniture: Three Secrets To Marry An Odd Couple
Mix and match home decor is all the rage these days - and I L-U-V it because I'm not a match-ee-match type! My decorating style is eclectic, functional, and must have plenty of interest everywhere I look. I speak from experience when I say, ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: How To Remove Sticker Residue & Other Sticky Things
Hi Everyone! I can't tell you how many times I've had to remove children's stickers, price tags, tape, or other sticky things. It's all in a days work when up-cycling and re-styling furniture. {big smile} One of the most recent pieces I worked ...
Fall Struck and a Red Chicken Wire Hutch
I live in Burlington. A beautiful city in southern Ontario. This region is filled with wineries, the Niagara Escarpment and 900 km of Canada's oldest and longest foot path; The Bruce Trails. When Autumn is in the air, the scenery is ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Paint Brush Cleaning Made Easy
Happy Tuesday and thanks for dropping by! You'll probably agree, spending time cleaning a paint brush is NOT fun. This is why I was happy to find this little quick-tip in a back issue of The Family Handyman. Simply run the paint brush under ...
Past Meets Present Trend: Replace Glass with Chicken Wire The Safe Way!
The most common use for chicken wire is for making chicken coops. But did you know, in the past, chicken wire was often used on furniture? In the good ol' days, before modern day food storage and refrigeration, poultry netting was commonly used on ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: How To Remove Paint From Glass… The Fast and Easy Way
I prefer to remove glass before painting. But lets face it, sometimes removing the glass can take up precious time. When it seems faster and easier to paint over it, I DO!... and then I worry about the clean-up afterwards. When I'm left with ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: ‘Fancy’ Waxing Brush Yaaay or Naaay?
If I had a penny for every time I was asked "What brush should I use when waxing my furniture?....... " {big smile and wink} Up until a week ago my answer was always the same. I use a plain inexpensive dollar store chip brush and a clean soft ...
Hot Apple Cider, Steaming Java & a Warm Welcome at Pleasant Pickins’ Open House
What do hot apple cider, a steaming cup of java, gorgeous painted furniture, and a warm inviting atmosphere all have in common? They are all pleasant and were for the pickins' at Lynda's Pleasant Pickin's open house this past weekend. I'm a big ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Stain Block & Stop Bleed Through When Painting Furniture
Happy Tuesday to you! So happy you're here. {big smile} Have you ever had the dreaded problem of painting a piece of furniture and blotchy ugly stains or bleed through appear after you've applied your first coat? Older cabinets and vintage ...
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