Antique desk makeover to die for!
From seriously damaged, to seriously gorgeous, this antique desk makeover is one of my favourite before and afters of all time! Funny story (at least I thought it was funny); I asked my BF “if I were to go into a coma, what would be your favourite memory of me?” Him: “the day you went […]
Grandma’s Typewriter Desk
This vintage typewriter desk, and antique Royal typewriter are roughly 80 years old (and looked it), but check out the gorgeous finish I was able to achieve with just a little elbow grease. It’s ready for its next (or first) great novel! This typewriter desk was my Step-Grandmother’s. I include “Step” in there, not because […]
Bryson’s Big-Boy Desk – navy blue desk makeover
I have been a painting phenom over here! The weather has been gorgeous so I’ve been out in the garage making over just about anything I can get my hands on. A friend wanted to come over and take a stab a refinishing, so I invited her to come and play with me. This is […]
Antique revival to two-tone beauty
I love desks. I’m not entirely sure why I love desks so much, but I think it has something to do with the idea of organization and compartments. Could be because they are so easy to makeover but have such impact when you do. Maybe it’s because there are a bazillion of them on Craig’s […]
Pine Table Makeover
Are you sick of makeovers? Of course not! Everyone wants to see trash turned into treasure right? It inspires us as to what is possible – even on a small budget. I wouldn’t say this pine table/desk was trash exactly: but it had a few nicks and dents here and there that needed a little […]
15 Things to Know Before Painting Furniture
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, […]