I’m sure many of you know by now that I am not the Jean of the old Backyard Bungalow. And she’s amazing, so I really want to pay tribute to some of her posts. There was an old post on a vintage room makeover with Jean from a while ago, but I’m not sure I […]
Edit: Old blog owner, Jean, did not want me to use her image on here so I switched to another one done by an amazing blogger. Check it out. 🙂 Hey everyone! Very excited about today’s project. Today I’m going to break down how to totally transform vintage chairs by painting the upholstery. Before: After: […]
A moment of fun. We all know those ‘hey, girl’ memes…usually of Ryan Gosling (ultra hot movie star). But I’ve seen a trend towards ‘hey,girl’ memes and regular guys with nice smiles too. I think these ones are a little more down-to-earth and fun. And even better, ‘hey, girl’ memes that are about crafting and […]
Upcycle an old dresser into something new. Save lots of money by buying old furniture and remaking it into something more unique and stylish. Here are 6 quick steps for upcycling old furniture: Find different knobs that fit the theme of your room, and fix any major flaws such as uneven legs or broken drawers. […]
I feel like the home office can be a tricky place. It’s part of your home, yet you need to get work done in there. It has the potential to be a comforting and wonderful place to work. But if it’s too much like home, you won’t get work done. And if it’s too much […]
Fun with “junk”. I love these interesting ideas for wreaths during any season really. (Photo Credit: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2010/12/when-non-crafting-junker-crafts-for.html) I love this rusty metal canning lid wreath from Funky Junk Interiors. It’s great for a rustic or maybe even vintage look. And you can really hang it on a house door or barn door. Great use of […]
You can pretty much repurpose anything. One of my favorite diy upcycling projects involved springs…bed springs, couch springs, chair springs…whatever. Here are some pretty amazing DIY spring repurposing and upcycling projects. Check out this amazing bed spring wine rack! What an inventive use of a vintage bed spring. Need a creative room divider? Try out […]
Guest Bedroom Reveal! I’m so happy with how this turned out! I love vintage style so I upgraded our guest bedroom with some new stuff. One of my favorite aspects is the ceiling mirror. It’s in the shape of a flower and it lends itself to the airy feel of our vintage guest room. (Photo […]
You want to be careful about removing wood finish, as you can damage your wood if you use a technique that doesn’t work. Taking off wood finish is key before you can stain or paint that wood. Though the process of removal can differ depending on the finish, many dissolve with denatured alcohol. But if […]
