One of the benefits of using chalk paints to restyle furniture is the NO-Mess-Wet-Distess bonus. If you don't have a garage/work area, live in a climate where sanding outside is a no-go (like my -15° Canadian winters!), or have a piece that's too ...
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DIY Faux Barn Wood |Salvaged Spool Table Makeover
True story. Thirteen years ago, when I first started dating MMM, I mentioned my home was filled with junk and thrift finds. I told him this in a lighthearted joking manner, testing the waters - or maybe subconsciously, I was trying to prepare him for ...
5 Ways To Paint Furniture WITHOUT Sanding!
Ask any professional furniture painter what their least favorite part of restyling is, and they will most likely say SANDING. It's messy. It's time consuming. It's mindless work. True fact - when I first started salvaging furniture, I cringed at the ...
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 ...
Do’s & Don’ts when Dyeing Fabric with Chalky Paint
The last couple of weeks I've been spending more time with my Dad so my work schedule has been somewhat sporadic. Changes in his medication caused a little bump in the road, but I'm happy to say he's doing really well. Rather than take on large ...
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 ...
Annie Sloan White Wax | Desk Restyle
Annie Sloan Wax and Chalk Paint go together like Ben & Jerry or Thelma & Louise - some of us can't image one without the other. This explains why all the blog-land-tutorials on Annie Sloan's White Wax are demonstrating its effect on painted ...
How To Remove Contact Paper in Minutes
Hi friends! Today I'm sharing How to Remove Contact Paper in Minutes - literally minutes! Here's a quick look at the salvaged piece I was having trouble with. Last week, I posted this beautiful french provincial desk on Facebook. MMM brought ...
Easy DIY Wood Signs & Free Printables
Thanks for all the compliments I'm still receiving on my Salvaged Bathroom Makeover! You're all so kind and I love all your comments and emails so keep 'em coming! I've been getting a lot of questions on how I made my rustic 'Main St' and 'Bath ...
DIY Floating Wall Candles
A few weeks back, I picked up these 2 decorative cylinder-things from a Thrift Store. I knew they'd look great in my restyled bathroom, but I had NO idea what to do with them... or even what they were originally used for. With all this beautiful ...
Graphic Transfer – Easy DIY Hot & Cold Indicators
Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a beautiful weekend. This past weekend we celebrated my Dad's 83rd Birthday {yes...83... you go Dad!!!} and remembered and honored my Mum - which is something I do everyday, not just on Mother's Day, ...
Furniture Stripping – Refreshed Bathroom Vanity Makeover
Hi friends! I hope you all had a great weekend! In my last post, I found the perfect white for my bathroom walls. The walls look amazing, so this inspired me to refresh my bathroom vanity. I wish I had a before pic of this vintage dresser when I ...
How To Hand Paint Graphics on Furniture
We had a gorgeous weekend here in the GTA! My daffodils are finally poking their heads up so I think spring is finally on her way! This inspires me to start spring cleaning. I don't know how long this inspiration will last. Anything remotely ...
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 ...
The Top 50 FAQ ~ DIY Chalk Paints
If you have a DIY chalk paint question, you've come to the right place! I've been mixing my own custom chalky paints for 3+ years now. The Best Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes is definitely my most popular post! It ranks in the Top 3 on Google and ...
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