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
Crafting A Bedside Table
While remodeling a bedroom for my daughter, I began looking for a bedside table, but the price of most new ones were quite outside my budget limit! I wanted something with a little bit of storage, but those cost in the $200 to $400 range. More than I wanted to spend! I happened upon this small ... READ the POST
Singin’ the Blues: End Table Makeover
Very recently Vicki and I were able to acquire 3 similar looking drum tables that we both absolutely love. They are a fun end table to put in a living room or as a side table in the bedroom. They give a room a nice old vibe without getting too "chunky", like I feel a lot of tables have become ... READ the POST
