Dresser fit for a Tween!
![Dresser makeover - from boring black to quad-coloured teen dream! Painted dresser.](https://i0.wp.com/100things2do.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Megs-dresser-F-1.jpg?fit=640%2C287&ssl=1)
Okay, the owner is actually a teenager, but “tween” went so much better with the saying don’t you think? I can’t take credit for today’s before and after dresser makeover – all I did was give an eager teenager a few tips and she did all of the work. Let’s start with the before: The […]
15 Things to Know Before Painting Furniture
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I’ve been refinishin/ painting furniture for over 3 years now, and each new piece brings a new learning experience. Today I thought I’d share a few of the things I’ve learned over the dozens of furniture makeovers I’ve done, in the hopes that it will save you some time and effort on your projects. Always, […]
Janice’s Sideboard
![Take an old sideboard and mix it with some Irish fun and a great pair of knobs and you get this fantastic buffet makeover! Painted furniture, furniture makeover, mint furniture](https://i0.wp.com/100things2do.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/janices-dresser-F.jpg?fit=640%2C272&ssl=1)
Do you have stereotypes for different countries? The people of the country I mean. I am embarrassed to admit that I do. Nothing negative, more along the lines of Australians are beach babes and partyers and Irish are fun and love a pint. My stereotypes are based solely on what I’ve seen on Pinterest or […]
Mid-Century Makeover – Bookshelf
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I’m nearing the mid-century mark. Well, in 7 years, but still – that’s closer than I was yesterday. So I’m wondering, when furniture is labelled as “mid-century” – is it really from the 1950’s – or is it from anytime prior to 2000, because if I had to guess, I’d say that Janice’s bookshelf has […]
White Nightstand Makeover – Trinca-Ferro Style
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I was approached about a month ago by a company called Trinca-Ferro. I’ll be honest and say that I’d never heard of them before, but they inquired as to whether I’d be interested in trying out some of their ceramic furniture knobs on a makeover piece for the blog. QUALITY FURNITURE FIXTURES TO HELP UPDATE […]
Drop Leaf Gate Leg Table Makeover
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My friend Jen gave me this drop leaf table months ago. An antique drop leaf, gate leg table to be exact. She was planning on throwing it out, but thought maybe I could make something of it…. keep that in mind – this was a curb-bound piece of furniture. Fair enough – it did need a bit […]