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Ornate Antique Table Makeover with Stain & Paint

Happy day! I love when I find an unexpected treasure on the curb, or in the thrift store. Today, I'm sharing this ornate antique table I nabbed recently. Isn't it a diamond in the rough? The legs alone caught my eye, but then I saw the top. eep! If you've followed me for long, you know I adore ... READ the POST

Painted Entertainment Stand in Hale Navy

It is on a daily basis that I get asked questions either about a project that I have worked on in the past or a person has their own project they'd like some advice on. I'm eager to help and try to be informative. This time around, however, I am able to physically help out a local follower with this ... READ the POST

Antique Chest of Drawers ~ Hand-Painted Florals

It's been a fun run or making over the stash of furniture I purchased from a storage unit. If you need to catch up, you can see the previous pieces here: (1) Mid Century Modern dresser (2) antique dresser (3) waterfall chest. Now it's time for the last piece from that haul of goodies. Needless to ... READ the POST

Art Deco Buffet Revived with Paint & Stain

Time for round two! Are you ready? If you missed the first installment of our Battle of the Buffets, be sure to see the first makeover of an antique in this post. However, you'll want to take a peek so you can vote at the end of today's fun and enter to win this week's giveaway (I love to share!). ... READ the POST

Creating Layers of Love with Paint and Stain

Do you swoon when you see layers of paint and stain on the side of a barn with time-worn wear, or better yet, on a piece of furniture?  I mean, there's a story there. That chippy goodness tells the life of that piece, and what travels it's had - those layers of love.  No, I'm not crazy, but maybe a ... READ the POST

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I found my voice! Thank you so much, as I have experienced some of what you speak of. You helped me find my voice. Love to you, Larissa. You are loved.

~ Karen

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~ Karen

I found my voice! Thank you so much, as I have experienced some of what you speak of. You helped me find my voice. Love to you, Larissa. You are loved.
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