Whenever I ask another DIYer about painting their upholstered furniture, I would get mixed reactions. Some loved it. Some hated it. However, they all consistently complained that the process was laborious. And while I love updating an old chair with new fabric, I think reupholstery can be super strenuous too. Like this cowhide chair I once covered, for instance. When it comes to reupholstering, I'm self-taught and not crazy about spending days and days on one piece of furniture. So … [Read more...] about DIY Chair Makeover: A no-fuss way to paint fabric.
Mint & Gold Star Stencil Girl’s Room
I'm back with another bedroom makeover... this time for my little niece. I'm a mom of two boys. And I love being a boy mom. Sure, I've had to learn to check the toilet seat before sitting down and I'm not much for following sports. Yay team, do the thing! But, my boys love me back. They patiently explain Star Wars plots to me, teach me the names of all their favorite wrestlers, appreciate my creative skills (especially during school projects), hold the door for me without asking, and … [Read more...] about Mint & Gold Star Stencil Girl’s Room
Vintage Camping Boy’s Bedroom Retreat
I'm so excited to share our vintage camping boy's bedroom retreat design with you! Let's talk about this bedroom. It started as the nursery for both my kiddos. Then when we decided our little guy had outgrown his crib, we painted up the room in a Star Wars theme. At the time our boys were obsessed with Episode I - the Phantom Menace. They preferred the dark side and Darth Maul was their favorite character. We painted the hardwood floors white and distressed them all those years ago when … [Read more...] about Vintage Camping Boy’s Bedroom Retreat
DIY Color Stain Project: Bedroom Sideboard
Have you ever tried to stain furniture yourself? Before we met, my husband would buy old furniture pieces (many of them antiques). Then he would strip and stain them - a laborious process if you ask me. I didn't have that kind of patience. Give me a rough piece of furniture and some paint. That's all I need. I can get it prepped and painted almost immediately. Add some distressing when it's dry. Call it done. Move on to the next project. DIY Color Stain Project But sometimes you find a … [Read more...] about DIY Color Stain Project: Bedroom Sideboard
Inspired Design: Vintage Industrial Fan-Like Pendant Light
I was never much of a collector as a kid. I had a few Precious Moment statues that I adored (when those were a thing), but I didn't really collect figurines or anything along those lines. That is until I had a home of my own. … [Read more...] about Inspired Design: Vintage Industrial Fan-Like Pendant Light