Nicole shares on IKEA Hackers how she beautified two solid oak file cabinets from Craigslist with just some paint and new hardware. (I seriously scrolled up and down comparing the two pics because I couldn’t believe they were the same file cabinets!) She also painted her old desktop from IKEA and placed it atop the [...Read More]
Refinished Mahogany Farmhouse Table
June 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sarah from Three Boys found a farmhouse table on Craigslist in need of a little TLC. After sanding down the top, she stained it with a rich mahogany and then applied five coats of poly to keep it protected. (I can say from experience that refinishing a piece of furniture is truly a labor love!) [...Read More]
Sand and Ocean Beach Painting
June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Crystal clear blue waters with white foaming waves. Hot sand between your toes. What says summer more than the beach? Riva from Uno, Dos, Tres Chic created her own beach painting by blending paint to capture just the right shades. I like how she lightly dabbed on the word beach using a stencil. This is [...Read More]
Blue Painted Chevron Rug
June 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
Riva from Uno, Dos, Très Chic is not a fan of traditional baby motifs, so this chevron painted rug was the perfect addition to her son’s nursery. Riva created her chevron design but cutting over 200 rectangles from freezer paper. (How’s that for dedication?) I really like how Riva alternated the two slightly different shades [...Read More]
Modern Stenciled Curtains
May 30, 2011 By 1 Comment
Pamela from PB&J Stories used a stencil to create these stunning curtains with a modern design. She mixed acrylic paint with a fabric medium and then applied it to the panels with a foam roller. I simply love this pattern and give big time props to Pamela for a job well done. With the perfectly [...Read More]
