I usually don't post on a Friday, but it's been a busy week. Dad was accepted into a long-term care facility and we moved him in yesterday. The staff and residents of this LTC home are amazing, but my sister and I are still finding this difficult. ...
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Caviar Style Vintage Dresser Makeover
Hi, friends - happy Wednesday! Before I share how I was unexpectedly invited into an old classmates home for this piece of furniture, I'm going to jump right in and say I'm in love with this new black. It's Caviar Chalk Mineral Paint and it's one of ...
How To Add Graphic Furniture Transfers – Vintage Teacart Restyle
Hi friends! Can you believe it's October already? We've been having unseasonably warm weather here in the Toronto area, but it's almost time to pull out the Fall sweaters and jackets. Spring and Fall are my favorite time of year, so I'm looking ...
Annie Sloan French Linen – 80’s Headboard
Happy Tuesday friends! I hope all is well and your week is off to a great start. It's been a busy few weeks here, so it's nice to finally sit down and connect. Along with finishing up some custom pieces and enjoying the last of summer (can you ...
Blue Buffet & Dixie Belle Paint Giveaway!
Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a great weekend. I'm so excited to share this Blue Buffet Makeover with you today AND a generous giveaway sponsored by Dixie Belle Paint Company! I picked this piece up from a young German family in ...
The Small Details & Rub’n Buff Magic
Have your friends or colleagues ever gone on-and-on about a product they love? You may have witnessed the impressive results, yet for whatever reason it took you years to try it? I have no excuse or logical explanation for this, but that's exactly ...
Think Yellow | 25 Beautiful Furniture Makeovers
Hello my friends! This bright and cheery Think Yellow Roundup is as much for me as it is for you. Last week I wasn't feeling 100% and my energy level was low. Unfortunately, my mood matched. Usually I'm a positive, upbeat person, but I ...
How To Remove Fretwork & RePurpose It!
I'm excited to share today's furniture makeover with you. I took a chance and tried something new - something I've never seen done before - and I LOVE the way it turned out! I can't wait to hear what YOU think! First, let's chat about fretwork. ...
Black Wash Wood Furniture | SideTable Restyle
Hello, my friends! I have a fun Black Wash Wood tutorial to share with you today! This is perfect for anyone who isn't into using stain but wants a stained look. By applying a simple black paint wash, you can give your wood furniture a rich dark tone ...
Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue | Before & After
Hi friends! I hope you all had an amazing weekend! Thank you for your kind encouraging comments on Friday's post. You guys are always so supportive and sweet! xo Today is all about painting cheap furniture - ahh, I mean mass-value produced ...
Antoinette & Black Wax Table Makeover
Does black wax scare the you-know-what out of you? It can be intimidating, right? It takes some creative-courage to slather black all over a freshly painted piece - especially if your piece is painted in a light color. If you haven't mustered up ...
Finding Inspiration :: Think Pink
source:: Enjoy The Kiss Hi friends - I hope you had an amazing weekend! This post is a little unconventional for the SI Blog. This week the focus is on finding inspiration for painting furniture vs painting furniture. I rarely do round-ups even ...
Pure White Chalk Paint | Buffet Makeover
Hi friends, I hope you're well! Before I get into the little 'accident' I had while painting this piece, I'll quickly share the 411. This French Buffet is painted in Annie Sloan 'Pure White' Chalk Paint. If you're ever looking for a ...
DIY Pottery Barn Knock-Off | 80’s Buffet Restyle
Hello friends! Can you believe it's already November? The weather is starting to cool down here, so I'm taking every opportunity to stay warm in my paint studio. I picked up this 80's buffet from the ReStore and my first thought - was Pottery Barn ...
Pretty In Pink Farmhouse Chic
I'm not the frilly-girly-type, but I do LOVE PINK! Pink is a feel-good color. It's usually associated with femininity, romance, sweetness or childhood - and depending on the hue, it can be sophisticated and elegant or youthful and ...
General Finishes Driftwood Buffet Restyle
I'm excited to share this General Finishes Driftwood Buffet Restyle with you today! I've been wanting to paint a piece of furniture in a beautiful grey for a while now. I guess I've been putting it off because I hadn't found the 'right' ...
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