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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I am a big fan of DIY headboards. I have been looking for inspiration for both my master bedroom and my guest bedroom. I prefer a “do it yourself” headboard versus purchasing one, because it will save you a lot of money and will also create a bigger statement. Need inspiration for your DIY Headboard? I found some really great projects below: BHG A feed sack has been stapled to a piece of plywood along with some batting and foam. For...

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Chalkboard paint is being talked about everywhere it seems. How can you use it in your home, beside the basic chalkboard? There are actually many creative ways you can use chalkboard paint: The Inadvertent Farmer You can use chalkboard paint on jars or canisters to label food items. Whipper Berry Create a menu for organizing family meals, while adding a decorative touch to your kitchen. Martha Stewart Create a custom calendar in your home...

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Every week I go through Pinterest looking for inspiration. I choose a theme, then showcase my favorites on my Pinspiration Series. Since it’s Christmastime, I’ve been keeping with the holiday spirit. Last week I was “pinspired” by DIY Christmas garland. This Week’s Theme: This week it’s all about the wreaths! As always, even though I found them on Pinterest, I try my best to link to the original sources....

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I have been dying to try the Ann Sloan chalk paint that everyone is talking about. It’s supposed to be a great product for painting the distressed, french-inspired furniture I love. It’s also suppose to work without sanding or priming, which intrigues me the most since I dislike both these steps. The downside is that this paint is expensive. After shipping and taxes it would cost me well over $50 for a small amount of paint. That is...

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