Have you ever snagged a great looking piece of furniture from a garage sale or flea market that you knew would make a great addition to your house with a little paint? Sometimes you don't like the original color or sometimes the surface is pretty marred and needs some TLC. That is exactly what ... READ the POST
Adding Character to Cabinet Doors
When Kristen and I were asked to revitalize the kitchen cabinets for Kristen's in-laws, we wholeheartedly agreed that we needed to do something to add a little detail to some very plain, unadorned cabinets. We not only needed to change the color scheme, which the homeowner was more than tired of, ... READ the POST
Sweet Little Bookshelf
When we found this bookshelf we were excited at how sturdy it was and that there were only minor parts to fix. But sturdy in this case meant it looks clunky... Uh Oh... So the plan for this piece became to sweeten the look by lightening up the color, and adding some fun detail. For your ... READ the POST
How To: Prep for Painting your Cabinets
The key to great coverage for painting any of your projects is in the prep. But especially if you are taking up the seemingly daunting task of painting your cabinets. Follow these steps to ensure an easier coat of paint with great adhesion. Painting a kitchen is a bit of work, but is so gratifying ... READ the POST
Revitalize Your Kitchen
A kitchen is one of the most utilized places in a person's home. Even when entertaining, guests tend to congregate in the kitchen! (At least that is the case for us) It makes sense then that you would want to make your kitchen as stylish and fabulous as the rest of your house. My mother-in-law had ... READ the POST
Desk Makeover
A while back, I was wishing for a place that I could set up my portable sewing machine. I was tired of dragging it out of the closet every time I wanted to sew up a new pillow (check for this post in the near future!) or other project. For your convenience in locating products we have used this ... READ the POST
