It never fails. You invest time and money into finally completing a room to find it can quickly turn stagnant. Suddenly you're sitting in the room and you're kind of sick of it. If you're like me, it probably has taken you substantial time to put it together. The idea of starting from scratch gives you anxiety. Never fear! Today I want to talk to you about How to Give a Room New Life. A quick makeover on a budget, or even free. I like to build ...
Homestead From Scratch When You're Limited
Today I want to talk to you about dreams. All the magnificent things you plan in your head and how we can make them a reality if only in a small way right now. Financial, city ordinances where you live, lack of land, and even lack of a supportive community can feel so limiting. So, let's discuss how we can start to build a homestead from scratch. I grew up in Hawaii. A metropolis full of people and very little open land. When I moved here to ...
A Vintage Dining Room Set How To Refinish
In this simple tutorial, I will show you how I did a quick refinish of a vintage dining room set. The word "refinish" sometimes makes a project sound long, expensive, & something that requires great skill. But I'm here to tell you that doesn't always have to be the case. Plus, a good solid wood piece of furniture deserves the attention you give it and will be useful for decades in return. So, let's get to it! Tip #1, You Don't Need To ...
How to Make a Thrift Mirror Beautiful and Ornate
Maybe you have one laying around. Maybe you will find one sitting around in a thrift store as I did. However, these poor unfortunate pieces come into our lives we have the power to make them into something extraordinary. In this How to Make a Thrift Mirror Beautiful and Ornate tutorial, I'll show you how I transformed this tragic mirror using a few choice paint colors, some metallic dry brushing, and a little distressing. Walking through one ...