

Furniture Shopping Tips and FAQ's
Well, we're on the other side of Christmas and on the cusp of New Year's Eve. Is everyone hanging in there? Things have been quite busy...


The Edison Record Cabinet
I wanted to go into the transformation of the Edison record cabinet a bit more, since I only shared the "after" photos in my last post. I...


A Color Lesson and Schloss End Tables
Blue, green, yellow, shade, tone, hue, cool, warm. Did you realize there were so many things to learn about colors? During the past few...


How I Refinish Wood Surfaces
I'm often asked how I refinish the wood tops to my dressers, nightstands, and desks. I've been kicking around the idea of making a video...


Dealing With "Bleed Through"
White teeth, white pants, white painted furniture. They all need to be maintained, protected, and are a bit tricky to attain. If you have...


Start to Finish Series - Part 4 - Meet Gretel
Welcome to the final post in my Start to Finish series. Today is the grand reveal! Hopefully you have gained some good tips and...


Start to Finish Series - Part 3 - Distressing and Topcoats
Welcome back to the Start to Finish Series! Today, we're going to tackle distressing and topcoats. Step 4 - Distressing (optional) Once...


Start to Finish Series - Part 2 - Painting
If you're just joining me here on the blog, I'm in the middle of doing a series that takes you through a furniture project from start to...


Start to Finish Series - Part 1 - Selection and Prep
Welcome to my new series, Start to Finish! Over the next few days, I'll chronicle the transformation of a piece from start to finish. ...