We’re passionate about teaching others how easy it is to transform old furniture into fabulous works of art. My sister Cathy & I share our unique style of layering paint colors & finishes with hopes we’ll inspire you to find your own inner artist.
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Check out our blog for furniture painting before and afters, where we share tips and tutorials! Whether you’re refinishing a vintage picked piece or trying to find that perfect glaze, we’ll be sharing our journey with you.
I have six spots open for the July 28 Color Blending Furniture Painting Workshop. Who’s going to join me? It’s a four hour class from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. held at The Honeysuckle Co., just off Plainfield in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I’ve always loved the look of old world......
14 June, 20195 Comments
This first makeover is one of my personal favorites. I love the detail of this piece and I did my best to accentuate all the beautiful curves by layering two different shades of white then sealing with both Frenchic’s Gray Wax and White Wax. Isn’t the detail pretty? I just......
02 June, 2019No comment
Yesterday, I showed you Part I of my #4040flip challenge. Today, I’m sharing Part II. It starts with a leftover part from the Tiffany Garden Planter that I made. You can see that transformation here. The globe Some might see this as a glass globe. I however had other plans.......
01 June, 2019No comment
I was challenged by Debi Beard of Debi’s Design Diary to find something to flip within 40 minutes using only $40. I planned to do it at the Allegan’s Flea Market Memorial Day Weekend but ended up buying things for the shop instead #squirrel! Anyone need some ladders? If so,......
29 May, 20191 Comment
I painted this hope chest in DIY’s Farm Fresh leaving the top it’s natural oak. Simple and basic but oh so pretty. This cedar chest is now available at my Not So Shabby location in Holland, Michigan along with several other new pieces. Upcoming Events… I have a few spots......
09 April, 20193 Comments
People always ask me where I find my furniture pieces. Truth is, I have very little time to hunt for furniture and nine times out of ten, I stumble upon it at the most random of times. I scored this great piece while out of state for a hockey tournament. ......
15 March, 20192 Comments
Yes, I paint mahogany. I paint oak. I paint all sorts of wood furniture so if you’re an avid lover of all wood furniture being stained to accentuate all the grain, this probably isn’t a read for you. I am a furniture painter by trade and I personally prefer chalk......
09 January, 2019No comment
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