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About My Custom Bombe Secretary Desk with Hutch

"I sold flowers; I didn't sell myself. Now you've made a lady of me, I'm not fit to sell anything else." -Eliza Doolittle Resplendent and ethereal, this Bombay secretary desk underwent... Read more...

The Furniture Waste Conundrum

Happy Earth Day! 🌱🌎 Did you know that according to the EPA, 12 million tons of furniture is thrown away each year? That’s up from 2.2 million tons in the... Read more...

A Special Vanity

Sometimes, certain furniture pieces carry a special meaning. Each furniture piece I've created resides in my heart but this one is an example of a purpose beyond just a pretty... Read more...

About My Sweetheart Jewelry Armoire

You may have seen my daughter and me working on our V Day projects. I was working on this jewelry armoire that, of course, I had to paint pink. Valentine's... Read more...

About My Alice in Wonderland Jewelry Armoire

“Who ARE You?” This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation. Alice replied, rather shyly, “I--I hardly know, sir, just at present-- at least I know who I WAS when I... Read more...

About My Tulip Fields Bombe Commode

"Inspiration exists all around me. I can choose to be creatively inspired, and I can open my eyes and heart to new ideas." -Sara Hann Designs Originally I contemplated leaving this antique commode... Read more...

The Many Joys of Downsizing

Once the children have moved out, that nest might start to feel a little empty. And it might also be more space than you want to heat and air condition.... Read more...

About My Dark Romance Jewelry Armoire

I'm calling this my dark romance jewelry armoire. The pink imparts a feminine touch but the smoky black gives it mysterious darkness. I love doing feminine furniture with an edge.... Read more...

About My Springtime in Paris Jewelry Armoire

When the world seems dark and cold, I retreat to my mind and envision myself in beauty and light. What other city invokes this in my mind besides Paris? Synonymous... Read more...

About My Moroccan Sunrise Foyer Table

"Color helps to express light—not the physical phenomenon, but the only light that really exists, that in the artist's brain." - Henri Matisse I love color. I think everyone knows that... Read more...

Redecorating Your Apartment to Better Accommodate Your Needs

As a renter, you might assume that there isn’t much you can do to update your apartment. After all, you don’t own the property, so certain kinds of changes usually... Read more...

About My Iris Vanity

My ideas this month are inspired by the masters of impressionist art. I've slowed down to focus on designs I've always wanted to do but didn't think I could execute... Read more...

About My Grunge Floral Jewelry Armoire

“I remembered that the real world was wide, and that a varied field of hopes and fears, of sensations and excitements, awaited those who had the courage to go forth... Read more...

About My Sunshine Rococo Bombe Nightstands

“She was like the sun, She knew her place in the world – She would shine again regardless of all the storms and changeable weather She wouldn’t adjust her purpose... Read more...

About My Genie in a Bottle Vanity

I’ve been struggling a lot lately with depression. I’ve always been very open about my mental health issues and how it affects my work. Sometimes I paint a dark and... Read more...

About My Moonstone Magic Vanity

Moonstone, a stone for new beginnings, channels inner growth and strength. Soothing and calm it helps with emotional instability and stress, and stabilizes the emotions, providing serenity. Moonstone enhances intuition,... Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to How to Start Selling Furniture on Etsy

Have you decided Etsy is the right place for you and are ready to blow the competition out of the water? Excellent, now it's time to set up your shop.... Read more...

About My Swan Lake Foyer Table

When I first read a novel about the tragic heroine Odette inspired by the ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, it captured my imagination. Like all fairytales, the heroine is... Read more...

Adding Patina on Furniture for Shabby Chic Finish

The beauty that time and age bestows is marvelous, especially when it comes to patina and rust. The colors of aged brass, bronze, and iron give it a multilayered effect... Read more...

What is Boho Furniture?

Bohemian Furniture What is boho or bohemian furniture and style? Bohemian furniture is unconventional. It doesn't adhere to rules or the standards of design. The furniture is often vintage or... Read more...

How to Use Moulds and Add Them to Furniture

Moulds are silicone templates for all kinds of shapes. You fill them with a medium like clay, modeling material, or resin and the appliques harden. You attach them to surfaces... Read more...

How to Decoupage on Furniture

Decoupage is when you apply an image onto the surface with various mediums so that it adheres. The most common decoupage product is tissue paper as it is thin and... Read more...

What Nontoxic Products Should You Use for Painting Furniture?

If you are looking for something food safe to seal a project or you are concerned about your health refinishing furniture, you would be interested in using nontoxic products for... Read more...

About my Old World, French Provincial Vanity

Old world, European, shabby chic, french provincial vanity. I’ve been searching for a french provincial vanity for quite some time so I was excited when I found this one in... Read more...

About my Freya's Tears Bombe Side Table

Freya is the goddess of beauty, fertility, and love. As the most important goddess of Norse mythology, she represents the bounty of spring, the warm presence of love, and the... Read more...

Mardi Gras Furniture and Decor

Today is Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, where extravagant celebrations are held before the 40 days of abstinence during Lent. Originating from Christianity, it's become more of a day for... Read more...

About my Phantom of the Opera Demilune Credenza

“Floating, falling, sweet intoxication. Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation. Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in to the power of the music of the night.”―... Read more...

Taking Care of Paintbrushes

Paintbrushes are one of the most important tools for furniture refinishing. Investing in quality brushes is essential as you use them everyday and they effect the finish on your work.... Read more...

Redesign with Prima's Summer Release

When I saw the new redesign with prima's summer release products, I was over the moon. It has diversity, variety of styles, and improved quality. There's no doubt redesign with... Read more...

How to Use Photoshop for a Mirror Replacement

When I first began using photoshop, I was overwhelmed. The amount of tools you have and options is a lot to take in for a beginner. I’m going to explain... Read more...

Blending with Metallic Paint

One of my favorite finishes to create is a blended surface using metallic paints. It is absolutely possible to blend any kind of paint, in my experience and each type... Read more...

How to Fix Broken Edges on Furniture

Have you ever had a piece that had drawers missing a corner or the furniture piece itself.? The fix is quite simple as I will explain in my video. I... Read more...

How to Fix Broken Trim and Appliqués on Furniture

Having bought a lot of antiques and vintage furniture to refinish, I come across a lot of damaged pieces that require some creative fixing. One common problem is broken trim,... Read more...

How to Create a Harlequin Pattern on Furniture

There is something so elegant about a harlequin pattern. I love creating it on my pieces for a fancy style that compliments a lot of my designs. I’ve tried quite... Read more...

Watering Can Makeover with Moulds and Patina

Gardening season is definitely here and what better way to bring style and pizzaz to your gear then decorating your watering can? I love vintage and antique watering cans. The... Read more...

How to Create a Faux Staging Wall

A staging wall is extremely important for the presentation of your furniture piece and can create an atmosphere that gives you a signature style. For quite some time, I've been... Read more...

Achieving the Perfect Top Coat on a Stained Table Top

This weekend I worked on getting the perfect finish on a dining table top. It has a veneer top which makes it difficult to stain evenly and top coat. I... Read more...

Glazes, Stains, and Waxes

Giving your project an artistic finish often requires using a glaze, stain, or wax that has a color to it. What is the difference between glazes, stains, and waxes? How... Read more...

Morocco Inspired Furniture

I've never been to Morocco but who hasn't heard of the magical land near the Mediterranean Sea and at the north of Africa? I've seen photos of travelers posing in... Read more...

Glass Bead Gel Stenciling

I’ve used many products for raised stenciling but my new infatuation is with glass bead gel. Glass bead gel is a paste that is formed with microscopic glass beads to... Read more...

Sealing with Resin

Using resin can be very daunting when you have never used it before or maybe you did and had a failed attempt. It’s much like baking, the proper measurements and... Read more...

Modern Masters Metallic Paints

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning I truly have a love affair with Modern Masters’ metallic paints. What do I love about... Read more...

Faux Marbling

Marble is elegant, timeless, and evokes a feeling of luxury. Marble countertops are trending now in designer homes but did you know that furniture has long featured marble tops such... Read more...

Creating Replicas of Hardware with Hot Glue Moulds

What do you do when you have furniture missing some of the hardware or details? For my latest project, I have a serpentine dresser that is not in the best... Read more...

Smoky Mercury Glass Mirror Effect

I’ve had a lot of interest as to how I turned an old window into a decorative mirror. I’ll try to be as detailed as possible so that those of... Read more...

Faux Wood Grain

The next best thing from real wood grain is faux wood grain. Sometimes you come across a furniture piece that is made out of pressed wood or manufactured wood and... Read more...

Art Deco Jewelry Armoire

“It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is... Read more...

#NOFILTER Q&A: How to Get the Perfect Photos

The first question kicking off the #nofilter Q&A is from Vicki and Aaron Schafer: ” How do you get such perfect pictures of your work? Staging supplies? Do you photoshop... Read more...

I'm in Love with a Furniture Flipper

Ask & Answered with Joe They are our other halves; the ones who first believed in us before we became known in groups and local selling forums. Sometimes they are... Read more...

The Beginner's Mind

I will always consider myself a beginner because as Albert Einstein says,” an expert is a person who has few new ideas; a beginner is a person with many.” When... Read more...

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