by Cindy
Painting Various Items
Good morning friends, today I'm sharing the updated buffet that holds the repainted candleholders I shared. I know most are sharing their gardens this time of year. I shared our deck HERE with young plants added. Since that time, I have added pieces here and there to our deck area to add charm. I will be… Continue reading Buffet Update
Hello sweet friends, today I'm sharing a small upcycle to a piece I've had for awhile and love. The color wasn't working for me anymore. No problem, dry brushing was my technique of choice. Using Jolie Antique White I dry brushed the entire piece. Remember what I've mentioned in the past, dry brushing requires very… Continue reading Updated Kitchen Plaque
Hello my friends, hope you're all doing well. Today I would love for you to see a few changes I made on the mantel in our dining room. I'm enjoying this piece here and having fun styling it with different pieces. The cloche on the end I bought many years ago at Home Goods. I… Continue reading Small Changes
Hello my sweet friends, how about I share a great DIY with you today? Our challenge this month is Quarantine Upcyle, a bit different due to the coronavirus and all the restrictions. You know I love upcycling! A quick mention on the virus, NJ has been hit very hard. Schools are closed for the rest… Continue reading Upcycled Lamps to Candleholders
Hello sweet friends, before the virus became part of our lives, while visiting my favorite thrift shop we frequent, this bench arrived shortly before we did.It was in pretty good shape aside from a few scratches and the caning being worn. I knew I could work with this piece so home it came.The scratches were… Continue reading Thrifted Bench Update
Hello sweet friends, I hope all is well and you're keeping busy. I have been a painting machine lately. Reeses and Peanut are worried they may get painted next, these sweet faces!! Today, I'm sharing a small change I made to a lavender plant I purchased from Antique Farmhouse and I'm loving the quick change.… Continue reading Basket Change
Hi friends, I love finding new treasures, don't you? Spotting something and falling in love instantly. This is what happened the moment I saw these two very old chalk ware cameo plaques with gilding. I snatched these up immediately. My original plan was to hang them in our master bathroom. After looking at… Continue reading Creating a Piece of Beauty
Today I'm sharing a quick easy update I made to a large artichoke finial I have had for many years. I didn't care for the green color anymore and wanted a softer look. Not wanting to cover all the green to have a bit of texture I decided to use my dry brushing technique. I… Continue reading Tiny Update
Hello my friends, during this time I am getting projects done, exercising and keeping busy. We will get through this scary time, I truly believe we are an incredibly strong Country. Today, I'm sharing a cabinet I repainted, this cabinet is over 20 years old, I'm hoping you'll see how paint is magical, I know… Continue reading Furniture Update
Hello friends today is the day to show a piece we found thrifting for $35. She needed lots of ove but we knew it would be worth it in the end. We can see the beauty behind all the grossness. Just a glimpse of the bottom. I know it's a mess but we see potential.… Continue reading Thrifted Beauty
