A few months ago I found a really neat rustic key holder on one of those “deal” websites and was totally bummed when it was sold out. I took a look at it and just knew I could make…
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A while ago I bought this little rush chair…. I was thinking maybe it would be a cute planter. Then last week I came across it buried under a bunch of other things and thought, Hmm… I just bet…
What is a “cremone bolt” and how to construct a cabinet with a cremone bolt door.…
…Where did we leave off? You will recall I used the Wagner Furno 750 heat gun to strip paint from a neglected fireplace mantle. After listening to my dear husband express his concerns regarding his certain and imminent death…
A few months ago I came across this fireplace mantle. Crazy right?! but those bones…. Well. I found it and it sat… and sat… and then one day I looked at it and knew! Let me back up… this…
In-depth tutorial for how to add faux shiplap to a powder room.…
Did you know I will be at the Philly Home Show next week to teach some workshops? Have I mentioned that a few times on social media? In addition to the tile trivet, we will be making a wine…
The fastest DIY you ever did make…. I have quite a few tiles left over from my kitchen mini revamp. You know how I hate wasting anything. When I was asked to teach a workshop at the Philly Home…
This post is possible thanks to DLawless Hardware and Aspect Design Tiles. I am so grateful for their support on this project and can’t wait to show you how easy they made this quick kitchen update! When we moved…
Have you ever worked with decorative metal? I call it radiator grating. It comes in several designs and you can really do so much with it- I also think it adds a bit more character (and hiding power if you like) than…
I have had this piece for years. I bought it at a thrift store ages ago and wasn’t really sure what to do with it. Recently a local business asked me if I had a piece or two I…
Hey there! If you’ve been following along on Instagram you saw a photo I posted a few days ago of a sad and ancient dresser: The drawers would pretty much fall completely in, it was super lose and just completely…
My apologies for the lapse in posts. We had a several day power outage due to a power pole being sheered in half by a falling tree and the power lines laying in the driveway the whole time. It…
Of course I forgot the before picture.. so please just trust me that this was high gloss cherry-ish and boring. Since I am a ding-dong, let’s do things a little backwards today… Here is how the buffet looks finished:…
Father’s Day is coming… Did you know that? It’s next weekend (eeek)! I am NEVER prepared and this year not only do I have the gift ready, it wasn’t even expensive. I spent $7.37 and he loves it (I…