Ladderback Chair Makeover with Voodoo Gel Stain
Do you love a good yard sale find as much as I do? This sweet little ladderback chair was picked up at a yard sale for just a dollar! It had obviously already seen one makeover in its lifetime. My daughter thought it would be the perfect chair for this children’s table, and it was!…
Chalk Painted Children’s Table
Are you looking for inspiration to make your children’s play area a little more unique? This custom chalk-painted children’s table will give them a beach vacation every day. Feeling a little jealous? Me too! This project was a custom request from a family that absolutely loves the beach. Their one request was that the waves…
Chalk Painted Side Table
Welcome to my very first chalk-painting adventure! Although I have heard of chalk paint for years, I’ve never dipped my paintbrush into it before this project. It was an absolute thrill to have the opportunity to work with Dixie Belle paint and try out some of their products. This sweet little side table was the…
Metal Garage Cabinet Makeover
Functional furniture can also be pretty! I was gifted this very sturdy metal garage cabinet by my sweet husband for my new studio. While this cabinet checks all the boxes in terms of functionality and durability, it really wasn’t bringing me any sparks of joy. The solution was a total makeover. I went all out…
Cabinet Door Upcycle to a Hat Rack
I love a good upcycle! Transforming something unwanted into a piece that is both beautiful and functional is definitely my jam. So when I had an opportunity to join this Cabinet Door Challenge with a group of talented Dixie Belle bloggers, I was all in! This collaboration also helped solve the problem of where my…
DIY Glass Chalkboard Sign
Thrift stores are one of my favorite places to find an overlooked gem. Picture frames are a great example. Even if you’re not crazy about the actual picture, the frames are absolute gold. For this project, we will transform a thrift store picture frame into a custom DIY glass chalkboard sign! This frame could have…
How to Create a Raised Stencil
Do you have a simple piece that is maybe a little too simple? Have you wished you could add some unique details to make it extra special? Keep reading to see how we created a raised stencil from a simple stencil and some Dixie Belle mud, taking these simple planters from “ho-hum” to “wow!” My…
Magazine Rack Makeover
Magazine racks were once very popular for organizing and storing glossy paged catalogs and style guides. Now, however, they tend to find their way to thrift stores and garage sales as most people look up the same information online. Sounds like it’s time for a magazine rack makeover! At the end of this post, I’ll…
How to Stain with a Stencil
Have you ever looked at inlaid wood or wood burned wood and wished you could achieve a similar look? How about staining with stencils to create a similar effect? I love using stencils to create beautiful designs in a matter of minutes. All it takes is a little planning and a couple of key products…
DIY Transfers
Are you someone like me, who can’t draw a straight line without a ruler, or who has no interest in sitting down and sketching out intricate details by hand? Then you’re in the right place, my friend. This post is all about the process that I like to use to DIY transfer pictures and typography…
She-Shed Take 12: The Big Makeover Reveal
A long, long time ago, (four years, to be precise) when this project first started, I had a vision. It wasn’t of sugarplums. It was a vision of a bright and airy, happy place where I could create without restrictions. I could soak in the sunshine and watch the birds flitter and tweet their way…
She-Shed Take 11: Painting and Stenciling a Concrete Floor
There are so many options to consider when you decide to refinish a concrete floor. Throughout the process of planning, repairing, and updating my little she-shed, I waffled back and forth on how to finish the floor. I considered vinyl planks, painting, sheet linoleum, and tile. In the end, paint won out due to the…
She-Shed Take 10: Are We Painting Yet??
Finally!!! I never thought we would get this far, especially considering where we started, but it was actually time to start prepping the she-shed interior for painting! A good foundation is important for any project, but especially one that you intend to last a lifetime…or two or three. Since this building is on its third…
She-Shed Take 9: DIY Modern Farmhouse Lighting
A unique she-shed demands one-of-a-kind lighting. The standard shop light that the guys had used when it was a bunkhouse was definitely not what I had in mind. But I had a problem. All of the special insulation and fancy vinyl windows didn’t leave me with much of a budget to afford the gorgeous lighting…
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