Orbital Sander Technique

The other day I showed you a table that I painted using Powder River Organic Paint in Buckskin. The top of the table ended up with an interesting look which was not completely due to any sort of expertise of mine but rather, just a willingness to "go with the flow" and take advantage of the unexpected. The table started out like … [Read more...]

Windsor Chair in Milk Paint

I don't purchase much Colonial stuff to re-do. Maybe 20 years ago I would have but not so much now. However, I came across this Windsor chair at the thrift store and it was not only old, but in good condition. I stood there for awhile and pondered.... this is how THAT goes....(a scary glimpse inside my head) -Nice … [Read more...]

Pink And Cream Desk

Welcome! To my new home at Word Press!! Yay! A big Shout Out to Kristi of Linauer Designs for U-Hauling me over here! It was SO easy...all I did was paint my kitchen and drink coffee while she slaved away at the computer! Then I strolled in and sat down... If only EVERY move could be like that! I'm sure there will be some changes … [Read more...]

A Harlequin Table (How to Remain Calm in The Face Of Trauma)

I'm going to show you the transformation of this petite coffee table to this pretty harlequin table I am also going to teach you a valuable lesson on how not to panic in the face of trauma. Only you will understand WHY this could have been a disaster... The uninformed people would sneer and say..."over a stupid table?" Those people are … [Read more...]

French Drinks Tray

Follow my blog with Bloglovin (if you want to) I've been working like crazy this past week and I'll try and show you some things during this week's posts. One of the items I finished and dropped off at the shop was a drinks tray with a French feeling. It's portable so is perfect for using on the porch for Spring or Summer get togethers. Instant bar … [Read more...]

Using MMS Milk Paint

I have a confession to make. Even though I am a VENDOR for MMS Milk Paint, I've been slow to get busy using it..... It's embarrassing! Anyway, I actually have begun breaking out some of the stock so I can use it myself. Today I finished a wall hutch....which I want to keep.... But.... I AM having a sale this weekend here at the house and I … [Read more...]

Hot Fun In The Summertime Party!

Yay...welcome to our Summertime party! When it's too hot for anything else.....staying indoors and creating some really COOL stuff can't hurt! We are primed and ready to see your creations while we create some of our own gorgeous (if we do say so ourselves) contributions!   Hope you're ready to link up some  fantabulously creative Summer … [Read more...]

Summer Starfish Door Decor

I don't want to step on anyone's toes here because I can tell LOTS of people like wreaths. I am not a big fan of wreaths although I do use them occasionally. Maybe I got sick of them during the wreath craze of the 1980's. I used this one on my door this Spring.  I like it because of several reasons.....  it was made for me by my husband who … [Read more...]