Pantry Doors Update Pantry doors update is so easy that I bet you'll be searching for one of these metal pantry's next time you're out treasure hunting. Well, look at the before photo of these metal pantry doors, once you scroll down you won't believe that this is metal. I found this old metal cabinet many years ago, before I started blogging. And yes as ugly as it was, this is how this looked when it was in my laundry room. I think people used these in a kitchen many years ago for extra storage, probably before built-in pantry's became popular. (This post contains affiliate links, please read disclosure policy) When I purchased it originally I spray painted it black, that's when I was really into the color black, shocking isn't it! For the past 7 years, this has been in ... View Post
How To Save Money Decorating Your Home
how to save money How To Save Money Decorating Your Home Let's talk about how to save money when it comes to decorating your home. Boy, I wish I had the resources years ago that I do now, I would have saved so much money then! (This post contains affiliate links, please read disclosure policy) I receive many questions via e-mail on how I decorate on a budget, where do I shop, and where do I find the things I do for decorating. Well, today I am going to share with you how to save money while decorating your home. Using what you have or spending very little money. 10 Money Saving Tips For Decorating Update a room with paint Use what you already have Repurpose Shop At Thrift Stores Purchase cheap fabrics and linens Host a yearly sale Furniture swap Use ... View Post
Updating A Bookcase With Beadboard Wallpaper
When I stumbled onto this bookcase, I didn't hear the Angels sing. This bookcase didn't have that WOW factor at all! I didn't hear the Angels sing...instead I heard crickets. Seriously..... But, I knew that eventually I get a grand idea for this bookcase, it just took me a little while to think of the perfect plan. (This post contains affiliate links, please read disclosure policy) The only thing that caught my eye was the price tag on this bookcase. Because it has zero wow factor. This bookcase sat in my closet of my studio for the past several years. Many of you may not know this, I guess it depends on when you started reading my blog. But, I was selling painted furniture and vintage pieces at an antique mall a few years ago. I bought this piece to paint and sell, but I ... View Post
How To Distress Furniture With Vinegar
How To Distress Furniture With Vinegar. This technique of how to distress furniture with vinegar was discovered strictly by accident. I just finished painting a piece of furniture, I grabbed what I thought was water to wipe off a mistake I made while painting, then I noticed how easily my piece got a distressed look! Ah, you know me, always taking the photo of the before as I am about to start my painting. I don't have to explain how I painted this because you all know how to do that right? I just cleaned this piece off with a damp rag and started painting. This table took two coats of paint, the first coat was just a little streaky. After painting this piece I started to distress it using vinegar mixture technique. This technique is super easy to do and one of my favorite ... View Post
Simple Cheap Decorating Ideas For Your Home
Simple Cheap Decorating Ideas For Your Home Well you know that I love sharing simple cheap decorating ideas, and I've shared over and over again is how cheap I am and why I love decorating on a budget. I've made several little changes to our bedroom since I last time I shared it, a year or so ago. Nothing major, but I replaced my two side tables. (This post contains affiliate links, please read disclosure policy) I shared one of the tables yesterday, you can read about that HERE. Both tables have been painted using Vintage Green from my signature line of paints. And I've added a few new to this room pieces. Like my mantel and mirror that were in my dining room. Oh, and that sweet bench was out on my porch, which is a really cheap decorating idea, as it was ... View Post
Distress Furniture With Vinegar Tutorial
How to distress furniture with vinegar step by step One of my most asked questions is how to distress furniture with vinegar. I shared this technique of using vinegar to distress furniture a few years ago. Since sharing this little secret, I've gotten so many questions about it. Using vinegar to distress furniture is so easy to do and really looks authentic! (This post contains affiliate links, please see disclosure policy) I love the fact that I don't need to sand when I distress furniture with vinegar. I'm lucky that I've found so many authentic vintage pieces with chippy patina. But they're hard to find, and they can be expensive. I found this table at a thrift shop for under $10.00! It's a great little piece, and very sturdy. But there's nothing special about it. I'm going ... View Post
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