DIY Dollar Tree Chargers
I’m continually on the hunt for chargers, but I find them mostly more expensive than their worth (to me, anyway). Do you agree that they’re oftentimes overpriced? And, when considering storage, do we...
View ArticleNever Polish Your Brass Again – Paint It!
I grew up polishing brass items my grandparents brought home from Pakistan. My grandfather worked there for a few years, and they came home with many souvenirs. Painter Artist Mom (PAM) and Handy...
View ArticleChunky Lamp Update – How to Shrink a Monstrosity
Painter Artist Mom (PAM) gave me an old chunky red lamp last year as we combed through the treasures in her attic. It looked huge in its state of redness, so I thought I should possibly make a...
View ArticleMost Popular Posts in 2015
The WordPress blogging and website platform is a wonderful thing. Along with many other benefits, they provide a report at the end of each year with some interesting statistics about each site. Most...
View ArticleBird Box DIY – No Artistry Required
What can you do with a wooden box when you aren’t an artistic painter? The bird scene on this box might look like it was artistically painted, but it wasn’t…it’s an illusion. PAM (Painter Artist Mom)...
View ArticleDrop Leaf Table in Mint Condition!
Do you love ice-cream colors? I quickly ran through an antique mall recently (really had NO business being there, y’all!), and I noticed a mint green dresser with chippy paint. major swoon… You may ask...
View ArticleA New Challenge – Keep Only What You Love
I’ve been reading a decorating book lately. The author says we should discard anything we don’t absolutely love. This arrangement and urn were teetering on the edge of Mr. Dumpster (or a donation...
View ArticleWhat To Do When the Internet’s Down – It’s a Sign
How I missed you! I usually publish a post on Wednesdays. And, I normally have posts written at least a couple of days ahead of time. On Tuesday morning, I knew time was drawing near. Wednesday was...
View ArticleSewing Spaces Refreshed and Minimized
Welcome to February, the month of love! I have something to share with you today that I’m loving right now – my project studio with painted desks for a refreshed feel. This was the arrangement of my...
View ArticleConsiderations Before Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets with Chalk Paint
While painting the two desks for my project studio during the last couple of weeks, I had lots of time to think. What did I think about? Well, I thought a lot about…mostly painting. Surprised?...
View ArticleOld Kitchen Chairs Get a New Look – in Amsterdam!
I hope you’re inspired by my painting projects this year and not tired of them already. I get on a kick and keep at it until I’m sick of that one thing and then move on to my next creative urge....
View ArticleDresser DIY Sneak Peek on Facebook Live Video
It was mid January when my dresser idea struck. That was before I wrote the post about How to Dress a Dresser. I didn’t mention a word to you about my plan because I was still dragging the lovely boot...
View ArticleHow to Paint Laminated Furniture
While deciding on the changes in my Project Studio, I had choices to make besides the color. My old desks had stained surfaces, and each one had a different type of laminate top. First this one. The...
View ArticleThe Easiest Painted Chest DIY Ever
I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day yesterday! It was a good day for rest and rejuvenation after our trip with the youth I mentioned on Sunday. Getting home to your own bed is always an awesome...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Paint Color That’s SPOT ON!
I can no longer beat around the bush about my plan. I wanted to wait a while longer because you know how it takes me forever to act on my decisions. And, it’ll probably be the end of the year,...
View ArticlePainting DIY: How to Reach Corners Above Deep Cabinets
When painting, do you struggle to reach the corners above deep cabinets like the ones over your refrigerator or wall ovens? Last week, I tried something new and want to share it with you. I never...
View ArticleKitchen Reveal: How I Brought Daylight Into My Kitchen
Since Monday’s post about How to Reach Corners Above Deep Cabinets When Painting, you know I painted our kitchen last week. It went fairly quickly. Two and a half days and done! (Ahem…except for...
View ArticleColor Forecast for 2015
How was your Christmas? I hope you made special memories with your family. Nothing can replace the sweetness of that! Have you begun taking down your decorations, or are you waiting until after New...
View ArticleSewing Spaces Refreshed and Minimized
Welcome to February, the month of love! I have something to share with you today that I’m loving right now – my project studio with painted desks for a refreshed feel. This was the arrangement of my...
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