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Aging and Antiquing Finishes Roundup Social Media Image

The Best DIY Aging and Antiquing Techniques

October 9, 2017 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Aging and Antiquing Technique Tutorials: Do you love the idyllic vintage or rustic look? If your answer is yes, then this round up is for you! I've curated some awesome projects with full details for aging and antiquing techniques that every DIYer should know. Check them … [Read more...]

Aged, antiques, arts and craft, Decorating, distressing, faux finish, Furniture, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame

December 7, 2015 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

I was really inspired by Laura Putnam's new book: DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts. I love the look of aged galvanized metal and knew that our home needed more of it. Today I'll share with you a tutorial to create your own Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame, inspired by Laura's … [Read more...]

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Fall Home Tour 2015 | Pretty Handy Girl

Fall Home Tour 2015

October 23, 2015 Brittany Bailey 17 Comments

When I got back from my extended stay in Houston (after my sinus surgery), I was so anxious to decorate for fall. All those magazines I'd been perusing and all the beautiful Instagram photos had me craving some beautiful autumn decor. It took me a few days to get my energy back … [Read more...]

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Aging and Antiquing Furniture | Pretty Handy Girl

Aging and Antiquing Furniture Legs

April 29, 2015 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Aging and antiquing furniture legs is an easy task if you want to fake age on a table or chairs. With some stain, paint and glaze you can fool most people into believing that your new furniture is an antique. There are many ways to age and antique furniture. This tutorial will … [Read more...]

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Build Your Own Giant Chalkboard | Pretty Handy Girl

Build a Giant Vintage Chalkboard

November 24, 2014 Brittany Bailey 21 Comments

Have you scoured antique stores or Craig's List looking for a big giant vintage chalkboard? Those vintage school green chalkboards are highly sought after. But, hard to find. I have good news for you! You can build a Giant Chalkboard any size you want! (Although, typically you'll … [Read more...]

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Painted Bedside Vanity | Pretty Handy Girl

Painted Vanity Nightstand

July 25, 2014 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

In the quest to makeover our master bedroom and save money, I've been painting several pieces of furniture to coordinate with the new bed I built. One of the pieces I painted was this small desk that doubles as a nightstand. Our bedroom isn't very large and our master bathroom … [Read more...]

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blue and white dresser with spigot handle

Spigot Faucet Handle Drawer Pulls

April 30, 2014 Brittany Bailey 26 Comments

Remember my son's dresser that I gave a pop of color? As promised I'm back today to show you how I made the spigot handle drawer knobs. I purchased my vintage spigot handles from Etsy seller, Anything Goes Here. She has some other vintage handles available, so snatch them up … [Read more...]

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Breeze Inn Cottage - Tybee Island | Pretty Handy Girl

Tybee Island – Breeze Inn Cottage Tour

February 21, 2014 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

I can't wait to invite you in to tour this adorable Mermaid Cottage on Tybee Island, GA. Breeze Inn is full of charm, color and antiques. This beach cottage is owned by the fabulous fiction author, Mary Kay Andrews. Decorating and furnishing this cottage was a labor of love for … [Read more...]

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Screened Inn - Mermaid Cottages Tours | Pretty Handy Girl

Tybee Island – Screened Inn Tour

February 17, 2014 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

Who's still digging out from yet another snow storm? Who's had enough of snow days? Yup, me too! I'd love to whisk you away with me to a little island off the coast of Georgia. It's a destination that is brimming with charm and history. Today I have an all access tour to Screened … [Read more...]

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DIY Aged Chippy Paint Technique | Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Aged Chippy Paint Technique

January 10, 2014 Brittany Bailey 47 Comments

This is another one of those tutorials that I've been dying to share with you! Like sitting on my hands and anxiously waiting to type it out. But after taking 2 weeks off from blogging, I'm back and ready to give you this fabulous tutorial for achieving the aged chippy paint look … [Read more...]

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Pen & Ink Sketch Decorative Plates

November 20, 2013 Brittany Bailey 157 Comments

My goodness, November is flying by! Get it...flying...insects. I crack myself up. But seriously, I have been having a blast coming up with new creative gift ideas that you can make. This idea for making pen and ink sketch decorative dessert plates turned out better than I … [Read more...]

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How to Create a Rustic Wood King Headboard

October 25, 2013 Brittany Bailey 25 Comments

I'm back with more progress on the beach condo. I am really excited to share this tutorial on how to create a rustic wood headboard with you because it caused quite the buzz on Facebook and Instagram. This has to be one of my favorite projects that I completed in my stepmom's … [Read more...]

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The Painted Distressed Wood Panel Tutorial

August 26, 2013 Brittany Bailey 26 Comments

I can tell you are excited about this tutorial! I've had more comments and compliments on the side panel on my kitchen desk and on the range hood. Today we are going to talk about the painted Distressed Wood Panel Tutorial. They are definitely the details in our kitchen … [Read more...]

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Ilkley, UK – A Home Tour of an 1880 Row House

July 19, 2013 Brittany Bailey 26 Comments

I've known Karen and her sister Anne since fourth grade. Karen was my best friend growing up and ultimately, my maid-of-honor. Anne is her older sister. During play dates, Karen and I were silly girls who avoided (the more mature) Anne, as we played top secret spy games under the … [Read more...]

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Portobello Market in Notting Hill, UK

July 12, 2013 Brittany Bailey 37 Comments

Hey y'all! I'm baaaccckkkk! Did you miss me? Probably not, because I pre-scheduled a month's worth of posts for you while we hopped across the pond for a European vacation! It was the chance of a lifetime, the boys and I toured London, Keswick and Scotland while P. Handsome Guy … [Read more...]

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Rubbed Bronzing Cabinet Hardware

May 6, 2013 Brittany Bailey 33 Comments

Have you ever fallen in love with two different cabinet hardware? But, you worried that your friends and family might have you arrested by the non-coordinating home accent police? No? Okay, so maybe it was just me. Enter this Rubbed Bronzing Cabinet Hardware post....you are going … [Read more...]

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