I mentioned previously that I would be soon carrying a new line of paint called Fusion Mineral Paint. You can read more about it HERE. They have a full line of products that I cannot wait to try! Gilding Paste, Tinting Kits, Sand Stone finish, Pearl Embossing Paste, Tough Coat (a clear, water based topcoat!) and so much more! I can't wait to get … [Read more...]
Milk Paint: Beachy Nautical Chest
August 26, 2014 By 5 Comments
Sharing another piece of furniture I finished during my extended vacation! I had this chest on chest in my laundry room for months....doing absolutely nothing...just sitting there. I mean, it was piled with stuff but the drawers were empty and I banged my shin on it frequently. I decided it was time for this thing to go! It was in … [Read more...]
Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint Classes
December 13, 2013 By 13 Comments
Yay!!! Thanks to the magical workings of Janel Hutton (the absolute GREATEST blog tweaker in history) I am now up and running for online Milk Paint 101 class registrations!!! If you are local and interested in attending a class, just scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll see "Upcoming Events" in the sidebar! Just click on the class … [Read more...]
Making a Decoupage Christmas Deer
December 6, 2013 By 13 Comments
I promised I'd show you more about making this pretty deer I did for the vintage show last Friday (here) I started with a gold painted paper mache deer from AC Moore. I sprayed it with white primer to cover the gold. Then, using this roll of printed tissue from Tim Holtz ( I LOVE all his stuff), I just began gluing on torn pieces using … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Au Gratin
November 6, 2013 By 8 Comments
Well…all the waiting is over…. The Great Pumpkin has finally arrived……..OK…just a bit late that's all…. This is the Halloween post that never was…. Picture editing problems took care of THAT! You're getting it anyway… seriously, I should have "better late than never" tattooed across my chest….backwards of course, so I can read it in … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Table Makeover
October 21, 2013 By 18 Comments
I can still remember how I was able to burn the candle at both ends while twirling a baton and jumping on a beach ball..... Those days are LONG gone.... I was at a vintage market the last weekend in September and I swear, it has taken me a whole month to recuperate! So many things were neglected while I frantically painted furniture, made … [Read more...]
How to Make Faux Candles
September 11, 2013 By 31 Comments
I have been trying to finish this project for over a week! I kept getting sidetracked by annoying things like: -school starting (it never seems to happen at the right time....like July 1st) -out-of-town company (which forced me to clean up all the crap on the dining room table) -Dr appointments for the kids (they need to toughen up....who … [Read more...]
Hanging New Light Fixtures (How to Save Money Building A House)
August 20, 2013 By 17 Comments
I wanted to share these changes with you yesterday but the weather here has been overcast....like almost dark! So, I couldn't get decent pictures of what we did ALL DAY Saturday!! You know I'm a thrift store gal already and over the past couple years I have found some great light fixtures! They have been in the garage except for the most recent … [Read more...]
I'm Lorraine. I have a love for home & design and I enjoy sharing that passion with others. I'm so glad you're here to join me.
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