This is the first part of an on-going series of how to paint furniture. Back when I was learning how to paint furniture, I went from zero to information overload while trying to research the topic. There are so many tips, tutorials and techniques on the Internet and in books about how to paint furniture that it will make your head spin. Here’s the thing — what I needed back then was information on the very basics. I needed to...
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I have really been needing a sideboard for my dining room for awhile now, and when I found this dresser for 15 dollars on Craigslist I knew it was perfect. It came to me in really rough shape, and smelled like it had been in someone’s basement for the past ten years. I threw some baking soda in all the drawers and let it sit for a week or so before I started its’ makeover. This piece really needed a lot of work. Veneer was...
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I never really realized how expensive a wedding is until I started planning my own. There are so many costs I never imagined in every small detail. With this in mind, I am hoping to do as many DIY projects for my wedding as possible. Your wedding favors are an easy way to cut costs by going DIY. Here are 10 DIY wedding favors you could use for a wedding or even a special event: Style Me Pretty Give away recipes to your wedding guests. Print out...
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I have been playing around with the dry brush painting technique on some smaller objects before I implement them on any of my furniture pieces. I had some old, beat up cutting boards I bought for a dollar a few months ago that were perfect for practicing. I love dry brushed pieces of furniture, because they make any piece look old and rustic. You don’t have to pay as much attention to dings and scratches while prepping if you are planning...
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In this post, Bedroom Decorating Ideas on a Budget, I’ll go over different tips you can utilize while redesigning your bedroom with added inspiration from various decor blogs and designers. Decorating a room doesn’t have to break your budget. There are small changes and details you can add to a room that will instantly give it an update. Jodie Rosen Design via Houzz Invest in a focal point – If you can invest in one piece of...
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