If you saw my ‘2021 in numbers’ post. You’ll know that starting a YouTube channel wasn’t really in my plan for the year. I decided to start one because it was a natural step from making before and after videos for Instagram. In that post, I was excited about the number 25. 25 was the…
From makeovers to great tools and repurposing ideas. Here are the top 10, most-read posts on the blog in 2022. 2022 has been an exciting year for this blog. I’ve done collaborations with brilliant DIYers. Had guest posts from extraordinary people. And met industry giants, such as Annie Sloan. Here are the most popular 10…
Have a plain desk in need of a DIY desk makeover? Here’s how to take it from boring to beautiful in a few easy steps. This DIY desk makeover is part of a YouTube Ugly Duckling Challenge, created by Cory from Desert DIY. Each participant must either donate their furniture or the profit from it….
Have painted furniture you want to restore to natural wood? Here’s how I found the best paint remover for wood furniture. See how it turned out! Best Paint Remover for Wood Furniture Restoration Project I got this grey cabinet a few years ago. While I generally always document where I bought something and what I…
What’s the artisanal answer to a furniture transfer? A Paint Inlay! See it in action in this painting furniture before and after. The words game changer are often overused. But in this case, it might actually be true. A Paint Inlay is a product that has been around for about a year. I recently had…
Have laminate furniture or chest of drawers in need of a makeover? Here’s how to paint IKEA dresser so that it lasts. Normally when I start a makeover of an upcycled piece of furniture. It’s someone else’s. But this time it’s an update of my own dresser. Thanks to Dixie Belle for sponsoring this post….
Want to create a statement piece of furniture? This dresser makeover is how to paint a floral chest of drawers using a furniture transfer. Refinishing furniture can take a long time. If you start with a quality piece then you have a solid foundation on which to create something beautiful. This post may include affiliate…
Have a coffee table in need of a refresh? Here’s how to give it a beautiful update with a chalk paint coffee table makeover. A coffee table is a good choice for a simple upcycling project. They often have easy-to-paint, flat surfaces. And can make a dramatic difference to the look of a space. Thank…
Looking for a makeover to upcycle an old wooden chair? Here’s how you can give it a new lease of life in 4 steps with a furniture transfer. I got two old wooden chairs from a free garage sale in my neighbourhood. I got these alongside this wooden folding chair and table set, what a…
In need of a half moon table makeover? Here’s a quick and easy way to modernise an entryway table to make it a feature of your hallway. A table of many names. Half moon, demilune, entryway or hallway table. Lots of names for a small table which fits against a wall in a narrow area….