Refinishing Wood – Sideboard Transformation
Disclaimer: Before we even start talking about this project, let me just say that this is not a tutorial about refinishing wood. I don’t claim to be an expert at all. In fact, this is only the third or...
View ArticleCampaign Table turned Champagne Table
After a week of glorious weather, it suddenly turned cold and blustery. At this time of year when the garden demands most of my attention, it’s hard to pull me inside to work on another piece of...
View ArticleRevamped 1930’s Secretary Inspired by Mom
You know I love a challenge!! And you know I love to take old pieces of furniture and revamp them. So when I saw that a group of fellow bloggers were creating a contest for revamping a piece of...
View ArticleRoadside Headboard – Trash to Treasure
Today I’m joining fellow Canadian bloggers to show you some Trash to Treasure projects. The idea is that we share a project that started as a piece of trash and we turned into a treasure. Nothing...
View ArticlePainted Furniture: Clock Face Table
Every once in a while my brother-in-law will call me and say “hey, I just found something on the side of the road for you”. This time it was a black pedestal table in need of some TLC. Once I saw it’s...
View ArticleNew Life for a Rustic Blanket Box
It’s been busy in the workshop lately with a couple of bigger pieces being finished – one for my booth and another as a donation for an upcoming fundraising auction here in town. Between these pieces,...
View ArticleDIY Barn Board Farm Table
Last year when my daughter got married, a friend of ours made an amazing lemonade stand from old barn board they had on their property. It was a hit of the cocktail hour. Once the wedding was over, it...
View ArticleUpcycled Commode Chair
Upcycled Commode Chair with upholstered seat. Today I’m joining with 11 other great Canadian bloggers on our monthly Instagram challenge – #12 Months of DIY. Every month, we are challenged to create...
View ArticleMetallic Paint Nightstand – #12MonthsofDIY
Metallic Paint Nightstand – We’re in the middle of renovating our master bedroom. I’ve been stripping 30 year old wallpaper, gathering new furniture pieces and sourcing fabric for curtains, pillows and...
View ArticleUpcycled Accent Mirrors
The Canadian bloggers of the #12 Months of DIY group are at it again! And this time, our challenge was to find something at Value Village – an iconic Canadian thrift store chain. So I headed to my...
View ArticlePainted Furniture: Metallic Glaze Dresser
Bit by bit, piece by piece, the master bedroom is coming together. The major painting is done and I’m down to getting a new look for the wooden dresser and chest of drawers. You might remember the...
View ArticleHow to Use Iron Orchid Design Transfers
Oh my word! Furniture flippers – have you discovered Iron Orchid Design transfers??? This is the latest trend in painted furniture looks! The very talented ladies behind these easy to use transfers...
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