Okay, confession time:This little kid’s table sat in my garage for six months before I finally gave it the attention it deserved. Every time I walked past it, I just… wasn’t inspired. You know how some pieces instantly spark a vision? Yeah, this was not one of those. Let me paint you a (very figurative) …
Home Decor
Whenever anyone asks me if I use chalk paint and if I recommend it, I always feel obligated to let them know about the price. Just one quart of chalk paint runs you around $40. I pay a few cents over $40 when buying Annie Sloan chalk paint once the tax is added, and for …
Unlike most bloggers, I’m guessing that the majority of my readers are actually non-bloggers. This is because I know I have the awesome support of all my friends and family who continually visit my blog, even if they don’t understand the world of blogging. I’m also guessing that some of you DO want to enter …
Today I’m going to share a few of my furniture thrifting tips with you. 1) Real wood is the way to go. Unless you’re shopping for a specific chair or something a little different, let’s just assume that most of the time you’re looking for a dresser or a table or a cabinet to repaint. …
I swear there are more Mondays than any other day of the week. Yuck! Today I’m going to share the cute way my cousin, Katie, announced the birth of their first son! I saw her post this on Facebook a while ago before he was born (with nothing written on it yet) and told her …
Ah, chalk paint. We all love it, right? It’s low odor, easy to work with, gives that dreamy shabby-chic finish, and best of all—it promises no prep. No sanding. No priming. Just slap it on and go. But let’s be honest:That “no prep” promise is kind of a myth. Don’t get me wrong—chalk paint has …