My Experience With Using Milk Paint for a Vintage Look on Furniture
When I first heard about milk paint, I thought it was some kind of glorified baby formula for furniture. Turns out, it is way...
Why I Prefer Hand Tools Over Power Tools for Certain Upcycling Tasks
There is something quietly magical about reaching for a hand tool instead of a power tool when I dive into my upcycling projects. It...
How I Turned an Old Ladder Into a Stylish Bookshelf for My Living Room
There is something magical about turning something old and forgotten into a new piece of charm that actually belongs in your living room. I...
Making Use of Scrap Wood Leftovers to Create One-of-a-Kind Wall Art
There is something quietly magical about leftover scrap wood. You know, those odd little pieces that hang around after a big project—tiny blocks, jagged...
Finding Joy in Transforming Thrift Store Finds Into Chic Home Accents
There is something undeniably magical about spotting a forgotten piece of furniture or decor tucked away in a thrift store corner. The kind of...
The First Time I Tried Upholstering a Cushion and What Worked for Me
I remember the exact moment I decided to upholster a cushion for the first time. It was one of those lazy Sunday afternoons when...
Bringing Life Back to Faded Furniture With a Simple Whitewash Technique
There is something magical about rescuing a piece of furniture that has seen better days. That old, tired dresser in the corner, the weathered...
The Unexpected Joy of Creating a Pallet Wood Coffee Table in My Garage
Have you ever picked up a piece of old wood thinking, “What on earth am I going to do with this?” I have, countless...
What I Wish I Knew Before Attempting to Strip Paint Off Furniture
So, you decided to take on the task of stripping paint off a piece of furniture. Maybe it seemed like a fun weekend project,...
Choosing the Right Tools for Upcycling Furniture at Home, From Someone Who’s Tried It
You ever stand in front of an old, dusty chair at a yard sale and think, “I could make something out of this”? Maybe...
I never thought I would find beauty in something that looks broken. But there I was, standing in my tiny workshop, cradling a chair...