Stained and Stenciled Headboard
The best pieces of furniture are the ones that tell a story. They’re the ones where every scratch and ding is a memory. A time when Uncle Danny and Uncle Billy were wrestling and knocked the chair over, cracking the arm. Or those scrapes on the legs where Grandma bumped the vacuum against them every….
How to Pour Epoxy Resin on a Table Top
Do you have a beautiful tabletop or painted piece that you would like to protect with an epoxy resin pour? After all of the work of hand painting this beach scene on my grandbabies’ table, I wanted to give it a little extra durability for the long haul. I learned lots of things along the…
How to Weave a Chair Seat with Faux Rattan Reed/Splint
This ladderback chair was a yard sale find discounted from $5 to $1. What a great find! What wasn’t so great was the woven seat that was frayed and falling apart. There was no question that it would have to be replaced. Luckily, this chair was the perfect height for the little table that my…
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!…
DIY Interchangeable Seasonal Picture Frame Wreath
Storing a wreath for each season takes up a lot of storage space. Wreaths also eventually break down, whether they’re real or artificial. A DIY interchangeable wreath made from an upcycled picture frame is the perfect solution! Change out the decor each season and store it all in one bin! Using a smaller quantity of…
Coastal Christmas TV Tray Makeover
Trade your snow shoes and gloves for flip-flops and sunscreen! Let’s celebrate Christmas on the beach with an adorable Coastal Christmas TV Tray Makeover sponsored by Dixie Belle Paint Company. I was so excited to be accepted for Dixie Belle’s Christmas Mystery Box challenge! It’s always fun to receive a package not knowing what’s inside….
Cabinet Door Upcycle: DIY Reversible Christmas/Welcome Porch Sign
Here’s an easy way to double your decorating opportunities without doubling your decor storage! This easy upcycle transforms a used cabinet door into a dual-purpose Christmas and everyday Welcome sign. No need to drag another piece of decor up the stairs to the attic after the season is over, just flip the sign around and…
Vintage Metal File Box Makeover with Clay Paint and Transfers
Transform a dated metal file box into functional vintage decor with Terra Clay Paint and a beautiful Vintage Post transfer! This metal file box was a gift from a friend who felt it had potential but didn’t have time to work on it. The box was in good shape and the metal latch still worked,…
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 Update: Faux Brick Accent Wall Tutorial
Do you remember when I said that I wanted to preserve these beautiful slat walls? The walls that were built from shipping crates from my husband’s great aunt’s store? The walls that are considered a piece of his family history? Yeah. Me too. Unfortunately, that piece of amazing family history didn’t photograph so well when…
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…
Where Can I Get That?
Wondering what tool or product to use and where to find it? Check out the “Shop the Studio” pages where I have done the research for you! Some of these products I own, and others I would buy or give as a gift. Find out more by clicking the link below…