Welcome to my VERY first furniture blog and documented painting project of 2019!!! I’ve decided to start the year with a bang and a whole lot of happy! Its a cold cold January here in Texas…..so I’m bringing in a little sunshine with Daisy yellow….and a mix of blue skies! This Eastlake style buffet was […]
Transforming your Christmas tree…into a Valentines tree
For several years now…Zadie (my 12 yr old) and I have wanted to turn our Christmas tree into a Valentine tree instead of taking it down after the holidays! So this year…..we just DID IT!! To be honest, I think it was the WHITE tree that helped us make the decision to finally make our […]
Aged Patina Round-Up
Welcome to the world of FANCY patina! The organic patina craze is trending hugely right now! I’ve always been intrigued by the look of ANY aged and weathered surface….but never really considered adding the look to my fancy or whimsical finishes…..until I became a brand ambassador for Dixie Belle. They offer a patina kit….and I […]
A Military Trunk Heirloom Gets New Life
I can’t even believe how cute this old military trunk/foot locker turned out! Honestly…..when my client dropped it off…..I wondered how in the world I was going to turn something so boring and boxy and primitive into something that a seven year old little girl would be proud of!?!? Wait until you see the “before” […]
Festive Fancy DIY Angel Ornament
TAKE NOTE my fancies……this blog post contains not ONE word regarding PAINT! What???? LOL! I know! You are still in the right place I promise! Let’s talk Christmas…. and the sweetest little craft angel/ornament ever!!!! * This post may contain affiliate links. I could make a commission at no charge to you if you purchase […]
A way to paint laminate that actually WORKS!!
When you are known by everyone as a painter…..they ask you to paint everything!! Does this happen to you? I am ESPECIALLY asked to personalize items….and to make boring factory object more interesting! This brings me to laminate furniture (think Ikea) and other items (think from Amazon in a box). * This post may contain […]
Santa Art
Hey hey hey and a Ho ho ho!!! Thank you alllll so much for the love you shared with me over my Red Santa Desk blog!!! A FEW of you (not very many…but a few…. because I think the red desk stole the show)…..asked about the Santa Canvas hanging above it! So here goes…. * […]
Leopard Patina Grunge Buffet
I don’t really know where to start on this blog…. I love every single inch of this painted buffet! I loved this buffet in its raw wood form…..just as I purchased it from a very old gentleman on Marketplace. It belonged to his mother….along with the china hutch which I am saving until I have […]
My Latest Watercolor Painted Chair … Whimsical Hydrangeas!
I am often challenged to try new things by my readers and students in my painting groups! My chair painting group requested “flowers” as well as my mermaid that I’ve already shared here on my blog. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about take a look at my signature mermaid chairs here.) I am […]
Leopard Print Furniture Designs
I am not sure how I have gone THIS long without writing about LEOPARD print!?!?!?!? I’ve been painting leopard AND zebra prints on furniture for as far back as I can remember! I realize that leopard print is not loved by everyone…..but I SUPER LOVE it….and I see it as a neutral! WHAT??? Yep…..a neutral….just […]
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