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
Thrift Shop Decorating Tips
Thrift Shop Decorating Tips One of the best ways to save money is to purchase furniture and decor at a thrift shop. I've decorated 95% of my home with furniture, accessories and curtains from thrift shops. This is so easy to do, but you need to know what to look for and what to walk away from. Furniture I'm always looking at furniture when I'm treasure hunting at a thrift shop. If you want to save money while decorating your home than shopping at a thrift store for furniture is a must! Here are some things to look for if you find a piece of furniture but your not sure if you can salvage it. Check for damage, such as structure on the legs, are they wobbly? Check the drawers do they open an close properly are they falling apart? And check the veneer can you repair it? If you ... View Post
Make Money With Affiliate Marketing
Make Money With Affiliate Marketing Five years ago I started my blog because I wanted to share my love of decorating. I didn't know that I could make money just from my blog. Over the past year I heard about affiliate marketing and how I could monetize my blog. If you're a new blogger or have been blogging for a few years but aren't taking advantage of affiliate marketing keep reading. I wish I had listened to my friends who were making money using affiliate links. This is one of the easiest ways to monetize your blog.( This post contains affiliate links, please read disclosure policy) How did I learn how to do this? A blogger friend Tasha Agruso wrote this book Affiliate Marketing For Bloggers. What are affiliate links and how can you make money from them? Affiliate links are ... View Post
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