Ever dab excess paint off your paint brush, and end up getting more paint dripping over the sides of the can rather than back in the can? Happens to me all the time. And, since I am painting something almost weekly, I’m always looking for ways to keep my job process clean and more effective. […]
When To Not Paint Furniture
Remember this post that I wrote back in early November, when I was racing the clock and trying to strip the paint off an outdoor teak table? I spent hours (and hours) this fall desperately working to strip that paint off. That paint was stubborn and wasn’t budging. The weather was growing cold, so I had to […]
The Tabled Table
Remember this post where I was talking about racing the season? I had three projects I needed to complete outside before the temps outside dipped too cold. The chairs got spray painted and have found their new home in the dining room. The buffet received a good sanding, some stain on top and a good […]
My Rule of Thumb On Furniture
Whenever I am updating a room; giving it a new design, naturally furniture is the first thing I think about. Whether I want to use existing pieces, or go on the hunt for new(ish). I’m certainly no different than anyone else, as far as that goes. What’s a room without furniture?! And with that, there’s […]
