Today we’re diving into one of the most important questions when it comes to refinishing furniture: Where do you actually find good furniture to paint? If you’re just starting out, chances are you have a piece or two around the house you can experiment with. But if you’re like me and have already painted everything …

I found this blog post that I guest posted on a friend’s blog a while back and decided that it would be beneficial for my readers, too!  Have you ever found a great used piece of furniture at a garage sale or thrift store, but you passed it up because it was already painted and …

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) …

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. …