WHY ...
do I love lining drawers with wallpaper?
For me there are two very good reasons. #1, wallpaper has great durability for drawer bottoms #2 it is a wonderful surprise to see inside each time you open a drawer.
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LINING DRAWERS 5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
WHY ...
do I love lining drawers with wallpaper?
For me there are two very good reasons. #1, wallpaper has great durability for drawer bottoms #2 it is a wonderful surprise to see inside each time you open a drawer.
TOURING OUR WINTER KITCHEN - wood blinds + wood stove top
Last time I was here I shared one half of our kitchen and the updates I have done this year. Since then we have both been sick and everything has been in slow motion around here. The sun has been shining and I finally got some photos taken to share the second half of the space.
RV BATHROOM MAKEOVER REVEAL - wallpaper, tile, paint
WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE.
During the motor home bathroom reno
I used the original sink in our RV as a feature
THE PORCELAIN & BRASS CHINA CABINET
I see nice china cabinets that I want to paint all the time but moving them and finding the extra space
for them is horrible in our small quarters. This one came on a sunny day so I start to work on it
outside. A friend had been trying to fill a dining room nook and this turned out to be the right piece.
It's made of oak and has some of the coolest details. I took off 3 doors from the top and repurposed
them into kitchen signs.
I sprayed the rest of the cabinet in ASCP Old White and added a black and white wallpaper interior.
The aged oak did lovely things to the paint color and I get a nice shine when I buffed the wax.
Each section of the backer boards were different pieces of hard board, so I remove the finishing nails
holding each in place and wallpapered them one at a time. Much easier than one large piece.
The porcelain and brass knobs and handles are original but some parts were missing.
When I took the doors off the top I was able to steal 2 of the porcelain knobs for the bottom.
I'd like to do more china cabinets but we'll have to see how much space is available this winter.
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WHAT'S ON THE INSIDE OF YOUR FURNITURE - wallpaper, paint, fabric
Sometimes it can be just as fun to redo and enjoy the inside of your furniture project just as much as the outside. This is a compilation of some of my favorite interiors I have done.
CABINET REDO - second time around
This is a newer updated look for a cabinet I had already made over once. She has been given a softer younger look rather than showing her age.
Check out the before and after photos below ...
PAINTING FURNITURE BLACK - getting started
Anne-Marie sent me an email with the subject line ....
*HOW TO GET STARTED*
They had moved into a new house and had bought a beautiful french provincial bedroom set. She wanted to paint them black.
I've had this question asked of me many times so I thought I would share what I told her.
SLEEPING BEAUTY - art deco china cabinet
AURORA
I received an email from a local follower Victoria, asking if I
wanted a couple of furniture odds and ends she had. Nothing major
but things I could store and use in the future when necessity called.
While visiting and talking with Victoria this art deco china cabinet
came up. She had bought it with great intentions but before
commencing on the revamping task she came across a second
cabinet that matched her needs better. So it was now up for sale.
Please meet Aurora!
Yes, I named her after sleeping beauty.
Aurora's jewelry looked like that of a night owl's big saucer eyes,
so it was time to get to working on a new look for this princess
She got a bath, and a new pair of shoes.
A tiara,
and a matching necklace,
She got a new dress
her eyes started to lit up with excitement because
Aurora has even found her prince charming
in JACK.
You can read more about Jack here.
THE END
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vintage hardware we have available for your next project.
vintage hardware we have available for your next project.
also has hundreds of switch plates to choose from
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YELLOW DRESSER & WHITE HARDWARE - let the sun shine in
This was an amazing solid wood vintage dresser with turned legs and lots of storage
with four large drawers and two small ones on top.
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO - paisley highboy
Trying to make this one write like an epic story,
as you scroll down the page seeing each photo
I want it to feel as if you've just turned the page of
a mystery novel or the next movie scene.
This would be the front cover of our book,
designed specifically to entice you.
Chapter 1
We first see a glimpse of the past
and feel sympathy and concern.
Chapter 2
Then curiosity starts when we see
a bit of magic in this tale.
Chapter 3
A good story has many ups and downs.
Chapter 4
Dark clouds of days gone by now weave their way in.
Chapter 5
But every good epic has a hero, a warrior,
or just a supporting actress to steal the shiny Oscar.
Chapter 6
The long hard battle begins ....
Chapter 7
Every arsenal used .....
Chapter 8
Defending against evil ....
Chapter 9
with a trusty shield of armour .....
Chapter 9
The hero triumphs
The Finale
Everyone lives happily ever after
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