Saw Nail and Paint

One night a couple of weeks ago, I decided to browse Craigslist “just for fun.”  This really is a bad idea for a furniture hoarder like me.  I have plenty of projects waiting in the wings and the last thing I need is another one.   To no one’s surprise, I spotted a  vintage serpentine… Read more

Hi friends! Today I’ve got a quick post to share the before and after of a midcentury dresser I just finished.  I picked this up at the Goodwill, along with the matching 6 drawer lowboy (that will be coming up for its makeover very soon). I don’t know the maker, but it’s a classic midcentury… Read more

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing something a bit different from my usual furniture makeover post.  In addition to restyling furniture, I am passionate about my garden.  So, from time to time, I will be sharing garden related posts with you.  I recently made the most delicious sparkling lemonade with fresh rosemary.  It is really simple,… Read more

Hello again friends! I am often asked where I find the furniture I refinish.  Most of my pieces come from thrift shops and Craigslist.  Occasionally I find something at an estate sale, but the prices there are often more than I am willing to pay and scoring the best merch can be a pretty competitive… Read more

Hello Friends! I’m back today with with another installment of my home tour. As I mentioned a while back, from time to time I will be sharing photos of my home, in addition to my furniture makeovers. My home is furnished with rescued furniture, vintage finds, and thrifted treasures. Today, I am showing you some photos… Read more

Hello there friends! A couple of weekends ago, my son and I decided to hit up a few local estate sales. I can’t even begin to tell you how happy it makes me that he enjoys doing that with me.  It was a Sunday, and the final hours of the sales, so most things were… Read more

Hi Friends! I am back today with another farm table makeover.  I found this one at my favorite Goodwill last week.  It had definitely seen better days and the honey pine was straight out of the ’90’s.  The turned legs, the drawer, and the simple style are perfect for a farmhouse makeover.  This table had… Read more

Hello friends! After attending the Northwest Flower and Garden Show last weekend, I have a serious case of spring fever and am so ready to get out in my garden.  I attended an amazing seminar by C.L. Fornari, author of The Cocktail Hour Garden:  Creating Evening Landscapes for Relaxation and Entertaining (to be released this… Read more

I am so excited to share my latest makeover with you today and tell you about a new (to me) paint called Velvet Finishes.   I picked up these midcentury chairs last summer at the Goodwill. I was immediately drawn to their great lines.  Upon inspection, I noticed that they  were also very solid. Score!… Read more