Simple Centerpieces For Everyday Fall I'm not sure if you noticed this or not but I really love having something pretty on the center of my table. I love creating simple centerpieces that are not only thrifty to make but also great for everyday. Today I thought I would share a few very simple and thrifty ideas of how to add a simple centerpieces to your table for fall. But you can use these tips and create simple centerpieces for everyday. Tips On Creating A Simple Centerpiece Tip #1. Get creative with your garden and brink in branches or flowers. This time of the year my hydrangeas look amazing. But I know we don't all have hydrangeas planted. But I bet you have a bush, tree or shrub that you could cut off a branch or two and use for a centerpiece. I added a few branches from my ... View Post
Small Kitchen Island Ideas With Seating
Small Kitchen Island Ideas With Seating Until we moved into our current home with our kitchen island I never understood the point of having one. I will tell you that having a kitchen island is one of my favorite parts of my kitchen. We are planning on downsizing in the next couple of years and I started looking into small kitchen island ideas. Next time I would rather get a portable island than a large one. A small kitchen island that's not built in will give me the freedom of changing it out if I get tired of the style. I can't do that with our built in. (This post contains affiliate links please see disclosure policy) Here are a few things to think about if you're planning on adding a kitchen island big or small. Tips For Kitchen Islands Think about how you are going to use your ... View Post
How To Paint A Fabric Chair
How To Paint A Fabric Chair Did you know that you can paint a fabric chair? I've painted several upholstered chairs. The key is to make sure that its in great condition free of any damage such as tears or rips. I've upholstered a few chairs before but it's not easy. Recently I came across one of the ugliest chairs ever! I guess I should apologize. I'm sure that someone at one time loved this chair. (This post contains affiliate links please see disclosure policy). I've looked back on pieces I once loved and thought what in the world was I thinking! I knew that adding a little paint could bring it back to new life. When I spotted it at the thrift store I think my daughter thought I was nuts for even thinking about purchasing it. When I was paying for it the cashier and the man that ... View Post
Farmhouse Style Laundry Room Ideas
Farmhouse Style Laundry Room Ideas A laundry room doesn't have to be plain. In fact I recently shared my updated farmhouse style laundry room. Every time I walk into my farmhouse style laundry room it makes me smile. I didn't go over board with decor. Instead I used decorative pieces that are functional. Today instead of sharing what I did in my laundry room I thought I would share a few other ideas that you could incorporate in your farmhouse style laundry room. ( This post contains affiliate links please read disclosure policy) Every laundry room needs to be functional and if you're like me decorative as well. I love using pieces that fit both of these, functional and decorative. I have a few laundry baskets in my laundry room. I use one for dirty clothes and the other for clean ... View Post
Chippy Paint Technique Simple Tutorials
Chippy Paint Technique Simple Tutorials I love the look of chippy paint. It's not easy to find pieces that have that original chippy patina. When you do find them they are often very expensive. Well at least that's how it's been for me. You also need to keep in mind that those older pieces with chippy paint most likely have lead paint. These techniques are perfect if you would like to add this look into your home but you can't find old pieces or you're afraid of bringing them into your home. Elmer's Glue Technique The first technique is using Elmer's glue. I know that sounds crazy, but I promise that this is one of the easiest techniques. Using Elmer's glue will give your piece a crackled chippy patina look. I've used this technique on large and smaller pieces. Dark Wax ... View Post
How To Dry Brush Furniture Using Wax
How To Dry Brush Furniture Using Wax Dry brush technique is a super easy way to soften the look on a painted piece of furniture. You can achieve this look several ways. Before I share my wax technique that is foolproof let's talk about the other ways to achieve this look. (This post contains affiliate links please see disclosure policy) How To Dry Brush Using Paint To dry brush a piece of furniture using paint you will begin by dipping your paint brush into your paint. Use very little paint on your brush. That's why it's called dry brushing. If you feel you have too much paint on your brush after you remove it from your container wipe it off on a old clean rag. Start applying your dry brush to your painted piece of furniture using long sweeping motion. Don't apply too much pressure ... View Post
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