This nightstand refinishing and repurposing project is a long time in the making. My hubby and I actually crafted this piece in October 2019 as a gift for a special child in our lives. Somehow, the images I snapped ended up on my "camera roll," forgotten about until now! It seems like such a long time ago. Regardless, that's why some people say "better late than never." When I … [Read more...] about Nightstand Refinish: See How Easy It Is to Reimagine Old Furniture
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Antique Wax Over Chalk Paint: A How To Guide for Beginners
I was recently given an old handmade decorative shelf, so I'm sharing the results of my first attempt chalk painting an antique wax finish to give this old shelf a makeover. While I've chalk painted several projects, I've always done the clear or white wax, so the antique look is a first for me! A friend recently gave me an old handmade decorative corner shelf. It looked old … [Read more...] about Antique Wax Over Chalk Paint: A How To Guide for Beginners
Affordable DIY Project: Yard Sale Leftover Turned Into Charming “Welcome” Chair for Under $10
I recently drove past a yard sale that was ending and stopped, only to find a yard sale leftover piece that I thought could be easily turned into a charming "welcome" chair for my foyer. It had a $2 price tag on it. An affordable DIY project can usually be found easily at a yard sale. I use this chair to decorate an empty spot near my backdoor. Its welcoming, cheerful … [Read more...] about Affordable DIY Project: Yard Sale Leftover Turned Into Charming “Welcome” Chair for Under $10
