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I’m painting my kitchen bar stools one at a time, so my kids don’t freak out. They sit at them quite often during the day for meals, snacks, drinks, treats, coloring, playing with the iPad, etc. So, I’m working on number two and thought I would take some pictures along the way for a tutorial. [...] read more
I decided it was time to update some of my “painting posts”, sharing the products and techniques I use now vs. a few year ago. I was looking through some of the posts highlighted on my side bar and they are ancient! It’s time for an update! So, what better place to start than paint? [...] read more
When I last showed the barrel-back French cane chair, it looked like this… In the picture, it has one coat of French Enamel Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint. I then applied a second coat, followed by a light wash of a mix of Shutter Gray, Eulalie’s Sky and Grain Sack. (Eulalie’s Sky is one [...] read more
Welcome to another FFF, a weekly link party for furniture-lovers across the globe. This week, we have the lovely Kathleen of Between Yellow & Blue again to pick some favorites. Here they are… This dresser from Laura at Whimsical Perspective is gorgeous! Just love the distressed details. And lovely legs. We just can’t get enough of [...] read more
I have the honor of being a guest over at Annie Selke’s Blog Fresh America today. Annie Selke is known for her flawless taste, fabrics, Dash & Albert rugs and Pine Cone Hill Bedding, so I wanted to share a project that would compliment her products. I came up with making a slipcover for [...] read more
After a few years of leaving them as I bought them (I know, what is wrong with me?), I finally started painting my Target bar stools. I actually just painted one to experiment, before I did the other two. I love how it pops against the white cabinets and wood counters now. Before, the stools [...] read more
I’m currently working on revamping the MMS Milk Paint site and making some updated video tutorials. I also want to share more about it on my blog to help those who are dipping their toes or taking the plunge into the world of milk paint. It’s different than any other paint, so it’s nice to [...] read more
I’ve received a few e-mails lately about how it is living with white furniture, a white kitchen floor, a white bathroom floor, especially with little boys, so I thought I would address it in a post. I’ve been making white slipcovers and using white bedding for about 9 years. I started because of practicality and [...] read more
My family room has been undergoing some changes over the past few months…years, really. It’s been one of those slow makeovers that has happened (and is still happening) as the money and time are available. It started a couple of years ago when I painted the walls and cabinetry and made new curtains. In January [...] read more
Some of the HGTV.com articles I wrote back when I was working on my kitchen and master bedroom are live now! Here they are… Add architectural interest to a room with crown molding… DIY Bolster Pillow… DIY Butcher Block Counter Top… Milk Paint Night Stands… Starched Fabric Feature Wall… I was visiting the [...] read more
