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Tag Archives: Furniture
One Room Challenge Week 3
It’s Week 3 of the One Room Challenge and there’s not a lot of visual progress to show you in our spare room, however, that doesn’t mean things aren’t getting done.
One big decision we made this week was flooring.
We decided to go with a low-pile carpet in a chocolate brown with a small square pattern. We feel carpeting is a good choice here because my husband plans to listen to a lot of music in this room and a hard surface wouldn’t offer the right acoustics.
The second big decision I’m still contemplating is the wall color. (more…)
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Desk Makeover
Fixing up furniture is one of my very favorite things to do. In fact, when I first started this blog, I thought I would be posting a lot more about amazing furniture transformations.
The truth is, I don’t have the storage or work space to do as many furniture fix-ups as I would like. So when I do them, I think they’re a lot of fun.
This is my latest baby and I am thrilled with it!
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19 Chalk Paint Projects
If I had more storage space and room to work, I would buy lots old furniture in need of some love and restore it.
I have a semi-secret love of painting furniture.
I love taking something that is looking neglected and unloved and making it new again. It’s so much fun!
I have at least two more projects waiting to be painted with my favorite — chalk paint. I love working with it. I wrote a post about it here.
(I have only used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint but I know there are other chalky-type paint mediums out there — including making your own.)
During this busy holiday season I’m hoping to squeeze both of my painting projects in before I host family for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
In the meantime, I’m gathering some chalk paint inspiration in one of my favorite places to be inspired – Hometalk.
What I love about this clip board is that I’ve included chalk paint projects that even include fabric! Yes, fabric! One of these days I’m going to tackle painting fabric with chalk paint.
Are you familiar with Hometalk? It’s a great social media site where you can post your own projects, browse others, comment and get feedback. It’s a place for home enthusiasts just like me.
You can create clip boards of the favorite things you find while browsing on Hometalk.
My latest clipboard…Chalk Paint Projects, of course!
Do you have any projects in your home you’re planning to get done before guests arrive this holiday season?
Or am I a little crazy trying to get it all done?
On a different note, I’m sharing my pecan pie recipe over at All Things Heart and Home today.
I hope you’ll pay Robin a visit at her beautiful blog. She is the sweetest person and I adore her and her home and blog.
Wishing you a beautiful day,
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15+ Fabulous Furniture Projects
I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season!
I had all of these grand plans to blog over the holiday, but it has been so busy! I’ve been relaxing, planning projects and trying to get organized.
My Christmas decor is still up and it will be until the New Year. I might even share a few more pictures of it because I got some fun new photography gadgets for Christmas that I’m dying to try out. Plus, if you follow me on Instagram, you know the lights on our pre-lit, fake tree died a few days before Christmas and we replaced it with a gorgeous real tree. I am in love with it!! I could keep it up forever!
That said, I really am excited for the new year and beginning new projects at home.
Today, I’m teaming up with a few blogger friends to bring you some great past projects — my favorite kind — the ones that pack a big punch for a little effort and a few bucks.
Painting furniture and accessories is such a wonderful way to give new life to items that you are maybe not so excited about anymore or something you found at a yard sale for a smoking price.
Enjoy and be inspired by 15+ Awesome Furniture Painting Projects You Can Do!
Here are 15+ Amazing Furniture Painting Projects!
First up, I’m showing you my little blue china hutch. If you’ve been here before, you may be tired of seeing it, but it is my favorite painting project to date. And, I love it even more after adding bun feet to give it some height.
Next up, Christy from Our Southern Home…
Her mom bought her this antique desk in really bad shape at a yard sale for $15. She used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to revive it for her teen son’s room. You can find the complete how-to HERE from Our Southern Home.
Emperor’s Silk Dresser with dark wax by Sonya from At Home with the Barkers creates a striking piece!
I know we are all interested in Dria’s post on How To Achieve a Brush Strokes Free Finish from Dio Home Improvements. Thanks, Dria!
Lani from Simply Fresh Vintage has a tip involving White-Out that she used on this dresser! Why didn’t I think of it?!
Paint and Mod-Podge rescue this Goodwill table from Jeanette over at Snazzy Little Things.
Yes, you can paint laminate! Megan from Rappsody in Rooms shares the how to! Her entire porch is full of thrifty do it yourself ideas!
Gorgeous redo from Beth over at Farm Fresh Vintage Finds! You won’t believe the before! Removing a few lower panels and replacing with bead board really updates this stunner!
Beautiful piece from Petticoat Junktion. Kathy is fearless in her creativity! She is always generous in sharing her techniques with readers.
Chateau Grey is my absolute favorite Annie Sloan Chalk paint color. Sharon from Mrs. Hines Class painted this old dresser, and it is now used as a media cabinet! Where is the “Love” button?
Check out this whimsical beauty by Amanda from Mommy is Coo Coo. The fabric and color choice are such fun!!! I have a major crush on this chair!
Nancy from Artsy Chicks Rule is such a talented furniture painter and artist. She makes adding topography to furniture look so easy. Guess what…it really is! Visit Nancy for all the details!
Beautifully painted furniture doesn’t have to just be painted in chalky paint brands. This is lovely finished in gloss from Lowe’s! Visit Paula from Sweet Pea for the color and details!
Loving this retro table. Jen from Girl in the Garage has awesome tips for painting geometric designs on furniture! She does lots of furniture so be sure to click around on her blog!
This piece by Pamela From My Front Porch To Yours shows that you shouldn’t look over a badly damaged piece. This water damaged secretary is painted with not one, but two chalk paint colors. The inside is left stained!
Serena from Thrift Diving has an amazing twofer (is that a real word?) for you! Not only will she share with you the paint project, but shares how to reupholster this chair in detail!
Are you sitting down? This dining set was $85! Visit Christy from Confessions of a Serial Do It Yourselfer for the details! The transformation is amazing!
You can even update a piece with just stripes from Just a Girl and Her Blog! Abby adds grain sack stripes to an already painted chest for a quick update! Stripes are hot right now!
I encourage you to look around your home. Is there something that you are just bored with? Why not try your hand at paint! Scared or nervous? Practice on a yard sale or thrift store find first. You can even practice on scrap wood!
I’d love for you to pin the individual projects…just visit the individual blogs from the links and pin directly from their project. It will make it much easier for you and others to find it down the road.
Have a great day and thanks for reading!
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My Favorite Project {Favorite Things Friday}
You’re probably tired of seeing it.
Oh, that old thing again?
Yes, I’m showing it to you again.
Just for a minute. I promise.
Because, frankly, I never get tired of it.
Every time I walk by my dining room, I stop to gaze at her a little.
Yes, it’s a “she.” She’s my blue china hutch.
And I love her.
It makes me happy to see her sitting there in all her Old Violet glory.
If you’re new here and haven’t heard me brag on her before, then stop on over at “Girl in the Garage” to read about how I transformed her in to the beauty she is today.
I’m guest posting there today.
You can browse all of Jen’s beautiful transformations and then you can stop back here and let me know all about it.
Happy Friday!
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