I was tempted to call this post the Frankenstein sewing desk makeover because I kept finding things to add to it. But this sewing desk turned girls vanity table is just waaay too sweet and cute! Because I was finding things along the way, I have ...
Furniture Repair
How To Upholster A Cane Bench Seat
Hi friends, happy Monday! Have you ever come across one of those sad-looking-sagging-broken-down cane seats? I've found damaged cane or wicker seems to be a common theme. They start out looking great, but they don’t hold up extremely well. With ...
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. ...
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 ...
Salvaged Trunk with DIY Angled Legs
Painting and restyling furniture is fun, but sometimes it's refreshing to do a quick and easy project. Fast results can make you feel like a super star - right! :) So, today's project doesn't involve paint, but it's worth sharing how easy it is to ...
Guess What I Picked Up Last Night…
Guess what I picked up last night? No... get your mind off the hotties and take a look at this vintage beauty! ;) You all know I L-o-V-e restyling vintage sideboards and china cabinets! I'm so happy with this Kijiji find. It's 5 ...
Broken Dresser Top & Edge Glue Boards
When I purchased this old dresser from an antique dealer on the Danforth, I didn't realize the entire top was in two pieces. For whatever reason, the joined boards were still in tact, but had come apart from one another. M-M-M: "How do you ...
How To ~ Fix Peeling or Chipped Veneer
Happy St. Patrick's Day friends! If you've ever passed-up an amazing piece of furniture due to peeling or chipped veneer - this post is for you! I'm living proof that these types of repairs aren't that difficult! It's a common problem with ...
Antique “Peach-Orchard” Dresser
Lately I've been bringing my Dad and Gidget on all my furniture pick-ups. It's great to have his company for the drive, and it gets the ol' guy out of the house {wink & smile}. As an added bonus, Dad's been a great help in training Gidget to ...
Brute To Beaut – Kroehler Dresser Restyle
Many thanks to all of you who chimed in on the "What Would You Do" post for this Kroehler Dresser.I really appreciated the input because this piece was a little different than what I usually work on. The only thing I was certain of was I wanted to ...
Free Photo Collages & Text Graphics
Happy Monday to you! A few of you recently asked what I'm using to create my photo collages and text graphics on the SI Blog and social media. Hands down, my go-to editor is Photoshop. I have Photoshop CS5 and it's a must in my books for any ...
Kroehler Dresser – What Would You Do?
Happy Monday to you! Over the weekend, I picked up this Kroehler Dresser off Craigslist. It's solid and has beautiful lines (love the Asian inspired feet) but it's in desperate need of some tlc.Furniture re-do's often scream for a specific color ...
Wash & Dry Dresser + Bluestone House™ Valentine’s Giveaway!!!
Hi friends... hope you had a great weekend! I'm so excited because I have something special for you! I've teamed up with Bluestone House™ to give you a chance to win a VERY generous Chalky Patina Paint Package {say that 5 times quick} worth ...
How To Remove Glass from Antique China Cabinets
Have you ever wanted to restyle an antique china cabinet and wondered how to remove the glass before painting it? I've restyled a good few of these older cabinets dating back to the 1920's. I looove working on them because they have great lines ...
The Importance of Gratitude & My Small Find
Growing up, my Dad was always fixing or MacGyver'ing something to save a dollar. He's raised me to believe being wasteful and over spending is a bad thing. Time and again, Dad has proven that anything is possible if you combine a little elbow ...
Making Dated Furniture Designs Disappear
Happy Tuesday to you! I hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend. I have to admit after 3 full days off, I'm a little slow and feeling lazy. It's been difficult to get into the swing of things today! ;) Since our last few Quick-Tip-Tuesdays ...
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