This is one of the hardest posts I've ever had to write. I've written this post so many times and with each time that I've wrote it I deleted it. Just typing the words harelip or cleft pallet has my heart racing. So you're probably wondering what in the world I'm talking about. Especially if you've been following me for sometime. Well today I'm sharing a secret that I've been hiding. It's something that even though I'm a 50 years old I still have a hard time dealing with. Here we go. I was born with what I was told was a harelip. I guess they call it a harelip because it resembles a rabbits mouth. Pointed at the top. I really hate that word so much! I've had two surgeries. One surgery was when I was an infant. The other was when I was five years old or so. I can't remember. The second ... View Post
Creating A Layered Distressed Aged Patina
Creating A Layered Distressed Aged Patina Most of my ideas for creating a layered distressed aged patina have all been by accident. I've shared before that I love experimenting with paint. Sometimes I feel like a mad scientist or a creative cook when it comes to painting techniques. I'll take a little of this, mix it with that and see what I come up with. One of the pieces in my home that's been transformed several times is my fireplace mantel. A few years ago I decided to play around with milk and chalk paint. I didn't mix these together, instead I layered them creating a layered distressed aged patina. Click on this link to read Milk Paint Meets Chalk Paint. I love the aged look I created on my mantel in the photo above. But I felt it was time for a change. I ... View Post
Weathered And Distressed Technique Super Easy And Cheap!
Weathered And Distressed Technique Super Easy And Cheap! I love creating weathered and distressed finishes on my furniture pieces. I'm always experimenting with paint and trying to create new ways to add these fun finishes. Many months ago I painted a cabinet in my office that was once my dining room. It's a metal cabinet that I gave new life by adding appliques and I also added this technique to that metal cabinet. This is the same technique that I'm going to share with you today. If you are curious this is the cabinet that I am referring too. It's an old metal cabinet that was spray painted back. I painted a base coat of flat paint then created a weathered and distressed look. You can read more about this click on this link---> Metal Pantry Cabinet. This technique ... View Post
My Secret To Looking Young Is My Anti Aging Skincare
My Secret To Looking Young Is My Anti Aging Skincare I'm often told that I don't look my age. It's really nice to hear that especially since I just turned the big 50 last year. Just the other day while paying for my groceries at our market the clerk made a comment while I was paying for my wine. I told him my age and his jaw dropped to the floor! Since turning 50 I decided to up my anti aging skincare routine. I've added new key ingredients that every women should be using. I am not a skincare expert. I'm just sharing what I know and what I've learned about each of these key ingredients for anti aging skincare. I'm just sharing the basics with you. Retinol Retinol is vitamin A. This will diminish fine lines and help eliminate discoloration and spots from sun damage, and it will ... View Post
How To Create A Faux Glaze Using Paint
How To Create A Faux Glaze Using Paint You all know how much I love finding new ways to add a faux or distressed patina. This is probably just as simple as my technique that I shared how to distress using vinegar. I was messing around with paint and water based top coat and I came created a beautiful faux glaze. I absolutely love the finish and as I said this is super easy to do. You can create an aged patina using dark wax but I promise you that this is so much easier! For this project you will need to following supplies. Mocha paint Heirloom Traditions Gloss water based top coat/sealer Heirloom Traditions (Use code WHITELACE to receive 10% off of your order) Clean cotton rag Paint brush Empty container to mix You can use this on any piece you would like. But ... View Post
Must Have Paint Tools And Supplies
Must Have Paint Tools And Supplies I have a few must have paint tools and supplies that I always need to have on hand. Whether I'm painting a wall or a piece of furniture these paint tools and supplies need to be at my fingertips. I've learned from the mistakes after painting many walls and furniture pieces over the years. This is a list of must have paint tools and supplies that you can use as a guide before starting a new project. I've made mistakes like using painters tape for cutting out the ceiling or using a edger tool to cut my ceiling. All I did using these tools was make more of a mess. Best Paint Tools And Supplies Purdy Angled Sash Brush Purdy paint brushes are one of my favorite brushes to use. The are one of the best quality paint brushes to use. I never have ... View Post
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