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Staining a Table with General Finishes Water-Based Stain
I’m taking this honey oak table from the 80’s and giving it a modern farmhouse update.
How To Get a Smooth Paint Finish on Wood Furniture
When this desk came into my life, I knew it was the perfect candidate for a smooth paint finish, so I decided to step out of my box and try it out.
How to Install a DIY Shiplap Fireplace Wall
I recently updated my builder grade fireplace to give it a shiplap look. I was pretty shocked how easy this was and how quickly we got it done.
Jolie Paint Review: Is It Better Than Chalk Paint?
I love that there are endless choices when it comes to painting furniture these days. Check out my latest find, Jolie Paint.
Refinishing Kitchen Table with Chalk Paint and Stain
My husband scored this amazing dumpster dive find, a Pottery Barn table! I gave it a farmhouse spin, and it's now our new kitchen table.
Paris Grey Hutch Makeover
It's been a while since I shared a client piece on here, but I had to share the latest client piece I finished. This thing is massive and was in such rough shape when I got it.
Queen Anne Buffet Makeover
Spring is a great time of year for moving and garage sales, and I just scored two beautiful pieces from such a sale.
Goodwill Dresser Video Tutorial Part 2
The second part of my Goodwill dresser video tutorial is here. Last time, I covered painting the piece and hardware. Today, I will show you how to distress and clear wax the piece using sandpaper and Annie Sloan Clear Wax.