DIY Sunburst Mirror

In my last post, I shared about my recent update to our guestroom. Previously, I had a collection of vintage hand painted plates hanging above the headboards but decided that I needed something fresh for the re-do. Since I was in a hurry and had a goal of finishing the room before Thanksgiving, I decided to make my own sunburst mirrors to go above the headboards. I purchased a wooden charger at Pier 1 to use for the base.I believe that the cost for each one was $14.99. I did put a quick coat...

Updating the Guestroom

I had a wonderful post planned. However, I don’t know anything that ruins a good before and after like losing the before pictures! I know that I took them and I have searched high and low but I cannot find them anywhere! It is so frustrating. You will have to trust me and use your imagination. Imagine a flesh colored room, trim and all with a 90’s floral wallpaper border at the top and bottom of the room. Now add some beautiful floral comforters and pillow shams and plaid bed skirts. I hope you...

Transforming a Thrifted Silver Tray

I recently ran across a silver plated tray for $5. I know, I have silver out the wazoo and could live the rest of my life without purchasing any more silver. But, I decided this one was too good to pass up and, I didn’t have one exactly like this. So, I plopped down my $5 and brought it home. Then I went to my go-to miracle worker. One swipe and I knew that I had made the right decision. Can you believe the difference with one swipe? I used my Wenol metal polish. You can read about how I...

Basement Storage Cabinet

I decided to add a little flair to our basement storage cabinet. It’s an old armoire that we purchased at an antique sale. I started by painting it black. Then I decided it needed a little more punch. You can see in the photo above how it looked before but I had already drawn the lines for my harlequin checks when I remembered to take a picture. I painted the checks the same color as the wall then added a little glaze to soften them up a little. I devised a system to hold the shelves on...

Rescued Chairs

I recently completed work on these rescued chairs and checked them off my project list. I found the pair at a Habitat Restore and decided to give them a good home! The chairs were very sturdy but had a few nicks and scratches and one had a tiny tear in the cane back. After a little painting and distressing, the scratch has completely disappeared. New linen cushions complete the transformation. I think they were worth the effort that I put in them and am pleased with the final...