Yesterday, I spent time practicing some of my photography skills in my studio - specifically composition. I listen to a podcast called "The Beginner Photography Podcast", and the creator always encourages you to keep shooting. Even if the pictures don't turn out well, he wants you to photograph anyway. It keeps your skills sharp! So, I did just...
A Video Tutorial on Milk Painting an Antique Side Table Welcome to Part 2 of my series on Milk Painting my antique drop leaf side table! This step details how I go about distressing my furniture pieces. If you're just joining this series, you can catch up on Part 1 by...
A Video Tutorial on Milk Painting an Antique Side Table A video tutorial of how I painted my antique side table using Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint When I first began using Milk Paint on antique furniture, I watched SO MANY tutorials to learn the process. Being a...
A Record Cabinet Becomes a Place to Store Books in a Nursery! My customers are just as creative as I am! When I posted this Artissimo record cabinet on my Instagram feed, a follower scooped it up immediately with a clever use in mind. A Record Cabinet Turned Book...
Swapping out old hardware for new is easy when there are existing holes on your piece. But how do you add new hardware to a surface that doesn't have pre-drilled holes? I've got just the trick for helping you drill new holes to add fresh knobs and handles to your next piece! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Should you choose to purchase items by using my links, I'll receive a...
I have 4 easy to remember steps to help guide you through a General Finishes Milk Paint makeover! Sometimes it's easy to get lost in the painting process. These steps will help keep you on track. The best news is that they all start with the letter "P"! Step 1 - Prep Let's begin by saying that this step should never be skipped. Neglecting prep work makes your project vulnerable to potential...
Once you have prepared your project for a white paint finish, it's time for the fun part - painting! My absolute favorite product to use when I'm painting with white is General Finishes Brushable White Enamel. It's the answer to all of my white paint woe's, and I'm sure it will ease yours as well! What is General Finishes Brushable White Enamel? Before we dive into this question, you can catch...
Painting furniture white is the safest choice whether you're a DIY'er or a furniture refinisher. White goes with everything! Pair of Cherry Wood End Tables Did you know that white is also the trickiest paint color to use? Want to know how to paint furniture white and have it stand the test of time? Read on and get my tips, product recommendations and see beautiful examples of white painted...
It's so common to come across damaged wood veneer in the world of furniture refinishing. Fixing and repairing damaged wood veneer is an easy, albeit time-consuming, process. It's worth it in the end if you want to create a quality finish that will stand the test of time. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links to products and tools I use on a regular basis. Should you choose to purchase...
Applying Furniture Wax to an Antique Drop Leaf Table Applying a layer of Furniture Wax is the final step of my Milk Painted Side Table series! If you've missed the first two parts, you can catch up here: Milk Painted Side Table Part 1 Milk Painted Side Table Part 2 In this part, I'm demonstrating how to finish and protect your Milk Painted surface using Miss Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Wax....
A Video Tutorial on Milk Painting an Antique Side Table Welcome to Part 2 of my series on Milk Painting my antique drop leaf side table! This step details how I go about distressing my furniture pieces. If you're just joining this series, you can catch up on Part 1 by clicking the photo below. Applying Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Schloss When we left off, I had shared how to get the...
A Video Tutorial on Milk Painting an Antique Side Table A video tutorial of how I painted my antique side table using Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint When I first began using Milk Paint on antique furniture, I watched SO MANY tutorials to learn the process. Being a visual learner, I needed to see everything in addition to hearing and reading about it. Well, if you're like me, then you're really...
Refinishing the base of a kitchen hutch in Perfect Gray Milk Paint One of my favorite ways to procure small to medium sized servers is to use the bases of kitchen hutch cabinets! This particular piece refinished beautifully in General Finishes "Perfect Gray" Milk Paint! Why Kitchen Hutches? Kitchen hutch cabinets typically come in two parts - the base and the hutch top. One of my fellow dealers...
Refinishing a Martha Washington Sewing Table in a Custom Blend of General Finishes Milk Paint Martha Washington sewing tables are the most darling pieces of furniture to refinish. They have oodles of storage, little pull-out drawers for small treasures and are an easy-to-manage size! I've refinished quite a few Martha Washington's in my furniture painting career. This is the next addition to the...
