A little white paint can do wonders for old shabby furniture and garden benches. This is probably a bit too white for my taste, but after a couple of seasons outdoors this bench will begin to weather and turn just how I like it… chippy and distressed. At least I hope so, that’s the plan anyway. I picked this bench up at a yard sale a couple years back and decided to try it on our patio. Our other outdoor […]
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The key to a stress free, successful paint job is getting started early, having all of your materials ready to go, and taking your time. So today was paint day and I woke early, excited and a little weary too at the task at hand. Painting is not one of my favorite chores to tackle. Before getting started I go for a walk, especially if I’m going to be stuck inside painting all day after all. The fresh air will […]
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Luxury linen may not be in the budget for the upholstery, but I think I can swing it for the paint color. I painted our dining room a of couple of months ago this soft shade of ivory called Luxury Linen by Valspar. I have a hard time picking out paint colors, and there are usually paint swatches here, there, and everywhere! I’m lucky if the swatch that I struggle to choose is the one that makes it to the […]
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