• Painted Furniture

    Black Bed with White Glaze

    I found this beautiful old oak bed on Craigslist. My Dad and I followed some interesting driving directions and finally met a nice old man who (I kid you not) lived in a barn. It looked very nice and had…

  • Crafts,  DIY Decor

    Framed Eyelet Display Board

    A few years ago, a local craft store was closing, and I bought a bunch of frames at 80% off. I pulled one out for this fun project. I removed the glass and was left with just the frame and…

  • Crafts,  DIY Decor,  Oops Moments,  Whimsies

    Valentine Swans

    This is a fun little decoration for Valentine’s Day! I started with a Wood Heart Swans Cutout from Woodpecker Crafts. I stained the back side a light brown with a Honey Stain. Next I pounced some Crinoline paint from Country…

  • Rusty Stars,  Whimsies

    Decorated Lavender Basket

    My mom and I found this funny old basket when we were cleaning out her basement. We were going to send it to the thrift shop because we didn’t know what we’d keep in it because of the unusual shape.…

  • DIY Decor,  Painted Furniture

    Rose Wreath Table

    This is another piece from my Great Aunt’s house. It’s a solid little coffee table with a shelf underneath and some interesting details on the sides. But overall, its boring. Paint can fix that! The table got two coats of…

  • Studio,  Walls and Ceilings

    Whimsy- Rose Painted Wall Letters

    I just added a wonderful addition to my studio. On the wall above the counter holding my sewing machines, I hung big wooden letters spelling the word “Whimsy” and decorated them with my favorite stamped roses. My Etsy shop is…

  • Whimsical Additions,  Whimsies

    Sneak Peeks

    Today I'm sharing some photos of future projects that I plan to complete and share in the upcoming months. Some are small and some are bigger, but all will make Ticklepenny Cottage more whimsical. Enjoy!