Category Archives: Tutorials

Will feature step-by-step instructions on how to do various decorative painting and decorating projects

Bringing More Color into the Dining Room

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Linda
Rosenbugr fabric and Scandinavian Pink molding sample

Bringing More Color into the Dining Room For today’s post I am showing you my plans for revamping my dining room space. Some will say I have enough color there – but you can never have enough color really!  It just all … Continue reading →

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Decorating My Fall Mantel

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Linda
decorating a fall fireplace mantle

I had been meaning to do this post about my Fall Mantel a week or so ago, but I wasn’t 100% happy with how the photographs came out. After I finished decorating it, the days were either too sunny or … Continue reading →

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Creating Art with Stencils, Plaster and Chalk Paint

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Linda
closeup of raised stencil artwork using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

 How to Create Some Dimensional Art Pieces with Stencils, Plaster and Chalk Paint I had promised a tutorial on how to do this awhile back on the blog…so here it is

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Fixing a Tuscan Textured Finish for a Client After a Renovation

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Linda
a finished Tuscan plaster after renovation

 After Putting in New Windows, a Client’s Tuscan Wall Finish in her Kitchen was Badly Damaged I always enjoy a good challenge and one of my favorite ones is fixing a faux finish in someone’s house after a renovation. It happens … Continue reading →

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A Revamped Chair and a Rescued Paint Job!

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Linda
revamped chair with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Miss Mustard Seed wax

Revamping an Old Vintage Chair with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Just a little post this morning about a recent chair revamp that I did. I was late in getting this up because something was awry with WordPress or the server … Continue reading →

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A Guest Blogpost: Painting and Antiquing an Old Swedish Mora Clock from Jo Lee of Swedish Interior Design

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Linda
a distressed and antiqued Swedish Mora Clock

From time to time on the blog I will be highlighting some artisans around the globe whose work I love and admire. Today I am featuring Jo Lee from Swedish Interior Design in the UK, who will be showing us … Continue reading →

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The Union Jack Coffee Table: Part 2

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Linda
table top with Union Jack painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

As promised from yesterday’s post, here’s more detailed information on how I did this Union Jack design on an old coffee table. I did make some mistakes and I will point them out to you, so you will sail through … Continue reading →

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The Union Jack Coffee Table: Part 1

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Linda
closeup of the Union Jack table

I have always wanted to create a furniture piece that featured the Union Jack design. What kept me from doing it is my fear of taping.  I hate to tape stuff – I am much more of a freestyle decorative … Continue reading →

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Fast and Beautiful DIY Finishes for Accessories: Part 2

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Linda
Miss Mustand Seed's Typewriter Milk Paint on an old book with a Royal Design Studio stencil

What I love about reviving accessories that are sitting around my house collecting dust is that it’s such a quick fix and that it saves you money.  All you are investing is a little time and some paint.   Here are … Continue reading →

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Fast and Beautiful DIY Finishes for Accessories in Your Home: Part 1

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Linda
a candleholder and frame revamped with Annie Sloan Chalk Painr

If there’s one thing that I do when I only have a little bit of time, it’s revamping an existing accessory in my home.  I’ve done it for photo shoots, gifts, home staging…or “just because,” I can always squeeze in … Continue reading →

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