Alchemist End Tables
August 4, 2024I found a cute pair of (almost) matching end tables at a thrift store a few years ago when I was first exploring painting furniture. They were the traditional creamy yellow of most reproduction French Provincial pieces, and in good shape. I painted them in pale green and ivory and added a bit of gold to match the hardware. It was my first time using wax to seal furniture, and I may have been a bit heavy handed with the wax. They were in my storage unit the summer before I moved into my cottage, and it got so hot…
Green Folk Art Cabinet
I needed a stand up desk for my studio. I rarely sit at my computer there, mainly using it to print packing slips and shipping labels for my Etsy shop. But I also needed the storage for paper and labels…
Springtime Wreath
I wanted to make a simple wreath for my front door that looked Spring-like without being too flowery. I love flowers, but I didn’t want to use faux ones, and real ones wouldn’t last long, so I went in another…
Mermaid Easter Eggs
My cottage is pretty small, but I like decorating all of it for the changing seasons. So, when I wanted something Spring-like for the bathroom, I decided to make some Mermaid Easter Eggs. I started with 2.5″ wooden eggs from…
Bat Jewelry Rack
My sister loves bats, so I made her a bat rack for her birthday. It’s perfect for storing scarves or jewelry, and she always enjoys my crazy, handmade gifts. I started with a wooden Bat Cutout from Woodpecker Crafts. I…
Easy Peasy Pillow Covers
I love updating my pillow colors as the seasons progress, so I came up with an easy way to make my own pillow covers. I use upholstery weight fabrics, and I try to choose ones that will wash well. FabricGuru…
Wreath Stamped Plant Stand
My friend recently gave me some lovely Lady Frances Pink Begonias and I wanted a way to display them. My brother-in-law Marc had this little table that had belonged to his grandfather that he said I could fix up. It’s…
Armoire in Old Ivory with Lion Heads
I finished the last big piece from the Sea Captain’s haul! For new readers, I scored a set of beat-up teak furniture on Craigslist and the seller said it had been brought back from Bali by a sea captain and…
Rose Embellished Mirror
Obviously I have been needing a mirror above my dressing table. A friend gave me a gorgeous antique one that had belonged to her mother. It was incredibly heavy, but I planned the whole corner of the room around it,…
Silvery Bathroom Cabinet
I’ve been wanting a small cabinet with doors for the bathroom so I can keep my toothbrush and mouthguard hidden away and the room looks pretty when visitors come over. A couple of weeks ago, my sister and I were…
Ocean Themed Mirror
I haven’t been able to find a mirror I liked for my bathroom, so I decided to make my own! I started with a large picture frame (I actually used one with flat sides, but it looked very similar to…
