DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Let me show you how to DIY plank walls with chalk paint because they’re not only drop dead GORGEOUS but they cost under $100! Sometimes when we’re unhappy with our home we feel like we have to completely start over. Go back to the drawing board. Make a huge change, start from a fresh slate. Can you relate? I totally understand… Read More
Don’t throw away that old furniture! Learn to take an ugly, beaten up piece and transform it with this how to paint furniture with chalk paint tutorial. Easy step by step instructions and supplies below! If you took piano lessons when you were a child raise your hand. I see you. I feel your pain. My MawMaw who lived with… Read More
Disclosure: I was compensated by BEHR Paint but the opinions are all mine. I was going to title this post “What if the Painter’s Wife Chooses the Wrong Color?” but I decided that was a wee bit long. If you don’t know by now, I’m married to a painting contractor. We’ve been married a long time. As in A LONG… Read More
Disclosure: I was provided product by BEHR to write this post but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. (Don’t miss the giveaway at the end of this post!) Y’all know I love yard sales. But did you know there are phone apps to help you map out the sales in your area? They have changed my life. The one… Read More
By using both chalk and wall paint this bedroom furniture went from outdated to gorgeous without spending much money! Great shabby chic bedroom ideas. Since I seem to be one of those distracted bloggers that can’t keep all the balls juggling in the air I have to tell you I never finished sharing our budget bedroom makeover from last year. Yes,… Read More
These 7 no fail chalk painting tips for beginners prove that anyone can learn to paint and are guaranteed to get you hooked on the latest craze and fun way to paint furniture and home decor accessories! True confession here. If you aren’t familiar with my blog you may not know one simple truth: I’m not a painter. My husband… Read More
The post Behr Deckover Product Review was sponsored by Behr Paint but we have loved and used Behr products for years! Last summer my DIY hubby restored our 20+ year old back deck with an amazing product from Behr Paint. Since then I’ve received more questions about that post than any other. The most frequently asked question was how does the… Read More
With a little bit of chalk paint, fabric, creativity and hard work this furniture makeover goes from drab to fab! You’ll never believe how great it looks! I would love to say that all our DIY projects turn out exactly as I envisioned. They don’t. But that doesn’t keep me from trying and experimenting and hoping. This furniture makeover… Read More
This ugly piece of furniture was found on a curb before it was transformed into a gorgeous chalk painted dresser with paint and a little bit of work! If you follow me on Instagram you might remember this extremely ugly dresser with potential I found on the side of the road back in December. It was such a busy time of… Read More
