How to Paint Furniture

The hunt is over.  You have been faithfully scouring flea markets and Marketplace for what feels like forever, and now you have found that perfect piece of vintage furniture. It’s …

So I shared with you a few days ago some furniture prep and cleaning tips, and gave you a peek at my new makeover project: I came across this gorgeous …

Update April 2015 . . . My tips and opinions in this post ring true for pretty much any furniture project, however I now use Fusion Mineral Paint in replacement …

I’ve spent the past two days bring Christmas into my ACM booth space.  My goal was to have my space madeover by November 1st . . . better late than …

I went back and forth, trying to decide if this piece was a desk or a vanity . . . I’ve decided to settle on desk.  I think in my …

A few days ago we started our walk through the process of refinishing a wooden top (to a dresser, table, etc.). I left you with this: the sanded down top …

I love when I get a comment or email from someone asking me for advice on a furniture project. Sharing what I have learned and helping others is why I write …

It’s been awhile since I’ve messed around with some fabric.  I have enjoyed teaching myself some basic reupholstery skills, but man, upholstery is a beating!  My arms and fingers get …

Craigslist has been very kind to me lately.  I haven’t been able to make it out to as many flea markets and estate sales as I usually like to hit, …

My husband jokes with me that I’ve become quite the handy-woman. There used to be a lot more things I would ask for his help with, but after flipping furniture for …