Painting & Antique Techniques

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Creating Vintage Painted Oars with 3M

Vintage painted oars are nostagic objects for me. They bring back memories of camp and watching crew teams rowing along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. So, when my sister wanted to find some oars to decorate the beach condo with, I…

How to Cut in Without Using Painter's Tape

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How to Cut in with a Paintbrush

I'm back with another great video from my friend Lindsay. She's going to be giving us a ton of tips on how to cut in with a paintbrush in today's post. She worked with Glidden to create a series of short videos to help DIYers like…

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How to Replace Decorative Trim on Furniture

I found a cute nightstand at an antique mall a while back. As usual it sat in the garage for some a few years time and then I decided it was time to re-finish the piece. The nightstand had been painted multiple times and needed some…

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Upcycled FREE Room Divider becomes a King Size Headboard

I'm still working on my bedroom re-do, it's been a long process but it is slowly coming to an end with the decorative part. After painting the room, my big question was how to make the bed or that whole wall where my bed is going to be…

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How to Pick Paint Colors with Lindsay {via Glidden Show Me How Video}

Do you know Lindsay? Makely Home Lindsay (the rockstar blogger formerly known as Living with Lindsay?!) The gal who is so bold with color that her playroom looks like this! Well, I have the honor of saying that Lindsay is a friend of…

Autumn Mantle Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

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Autumn Mantel Décor & Fall Vignettes

Fall is here! Hip Hip Hooray! I'm not exactly a summer gal (although I was born in June.) I prefer the cooler temperatures, the colorful landscape and jean weather! When the first cool day rolled into North Carolina, I was ready and waiting!…

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The Painted Chairs – a Second Chance Makeover

My search for some small chairs for the kitchen table area is finally over! The chairs I had before blocked the view from my kitchen to the family room and vice-versa, their backs were too high and overall they were too big for that small…

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The Painted Distressed Wood Panel Tutorial

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…

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25 Dreamy Blue Paint Color Choices

It's no secret that one of the quickest and least expensive ways to transform a room is with paint. Choosing the right color, however, can be tricky. It's always recommended to paint some sample colors in the room you'll be painting. Both…

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How to Cut and Finish an Old Tabletop to Create a Wood Desk Top

Have you seen my command center in the kitchen? It's a beauty to look at, don't you think? Especially that gorgeous wood desk top. Well, I have a secret! It's actually an old kitchen table top that was given to me for FREE! Yup, zero…

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Curbside Vintage Step Stool Makeover

A few years ago, while driving back to work from my lunch break, I spied a very cool but sad looking vintage step stool sitting at the end of someone's driveway next to their trash. I passed by, but it didn't take me long to circle around…

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Painting Metal Patio Chairs: 5 Easy Steps to an Awesome Makeover

What's worse than a rusted, faded, and drab looking patio chair? Not being able to enjoy your outdoor space because of them!! We all want to be proud of our homes and be able to have friends or family over. Don't let a little paint…

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Shur-Line Touch Up Painter Product Review

I'm picky about my painting products. In fact I rarely stray from the same brushes, edgers and paints that I've used for over 10 years. As a DIY blogger, I will receive "new" painting gadgets to try from time-to-time. It is rare that I…

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White-Washed Patriotic Flag Sign Tutorial

Learn how to make this White-Washed Patriotic Flag Sign and hang it with pride in your home. White-Washed Patriotic Flag Sign Tutorial The other day I was at the fabric store but after not finding that perfect fabric for one of my projects,…

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15 Painted Floors You’re Gonna Love

Hey everyone, I have a very special guest for you today! Her name is Caitlin and she is a fabulous interior designer. She lives in the San Jose, CA area with her wonderful husband and their two adorable daughters. She and I share a similar…

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Rubbed Bronzing Cabinet Hardware

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…

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Picket Fence Planter Basket {Lowe’s Creator Idea}

Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week, but better yet I hope you have a fabulous weekend! I have a fun little multi-purpose project for you today. I'm going to show you how to make this adorable little picket fence planter basket.…

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How to Fix Your Garden Gnome (and Other Garden Decor)

Garden gnomes are the cute little guardian angels that watch over our homes. And sometimes they get a bit neglected. In our case the poor fella was beaten up a bit by string trimming and the sun. So today I'm going to share how you…

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Outdoor Planter from an Ice Bucket #LowesCreator

Being a Lowe's Creative Ideas blogger is one of my favorite jobs as a DIY blogger. I love walking the aisles of Lowe's, with my provided gift card in hand, dreaming of finding mundane objects to transform into amazingly beautiful objects.…

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Gray, Grey or Greige {Finding the Perfect Gray}

Work is progressing in the kitchen and I finished painting the upper portion of the wall a very light greige (a cross between beige and gray.) Light Greige Our Kitchen Command Center - Sherwin Williams Aesthetic White With the abundance…

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Painting Ceilings Like a Pro

Can you tell what I've been doing in the kitchen lately? Yup, painting the ceiling! Painting your ceiling like a pro isn't difficult, it's just a pain in the neck, literally! But, these tips and tricks can help you get professional results…

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Egg-ceptional Eggs

Easter is just around the corner and I'm looking forward to crafting some egg-ceptional eggs with the boys. While browsing the crafting blogosphere I came across some really stunning eggs. Amazing Real Eggs Made Shabby Chic with a Dremel…

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Recovering This End Up Style Kindergarten Chairs

As a parent of two elementary school students, I always ask my kids' teachers if they need anything for their room. Usually the answer is markers, wipes, or snacks. But, my kindergartner's teacher knows about my secret identity after having…

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Trashed to Treasured Coffee Table

Trashed to Treasured Coffee Table Hello! How is your week?! I'm sorry I missed y'all on Wednesday. I spent the day at the permit office interviewing the director and filing for a building and mechanical permit for our kitchen. I learned oodles…

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Rustic Red Pie Safe Painted with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint

Over the holidays, I had the good fortune to attend one of Miss Mustard Seed's painting demos here in Raleigh. Marian is such a joy to watch. She's so laid back about her painting techniques, that you want to jump up there with her and start…

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Stenciled Drop Cloth Table Runner

I love a functional gift that will last beyond the holidays! These stenciled table runners are just the ticket for anybody who likes to host parties or just make their table look festive. You can purchase almost all of the supplies…

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Chalk Painted, Stenciled and Distressed Dumpster Table

Dear Beautiful Table, your scandinavian antique beauty has us mesmerized. What's your story? Did a family of four sit around you and talk about the day's adventures on the farm? Or were you an antique table brought over from Europe and passed…