Just like when we designed our classy baby gate, I am always working to make my home both beautiful and kid friendly... and these side tables satisfied both of those requirements. Now comes the promised tutorial. I wanted something mostly neutral gray (since I am obsessed with that color... click here to see many of my other recent gray projects), but I wanted it to complement and even give a nod to the blue in our living room, especially the antique blue cabinet. I love how the deep ... Read More about Wax Resist Side Table Tutorial
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Protecting the Antiques
Am I the only mother who fears for her antiques from time to time? Bless their hearts, my two hooligans boys have great intentions, but my antique drum tables were taking the brunt of the wrestling matches and dance parties. Actually, with their narrow bases and wide tops, they really aren't made for stability. I admit that I knocked them over once or twice myself when I wasn't looking where I was going... Moral of the story: antique drum tables and two little boys are a bad combination. So ... Read More about Protecting the Antiques
Tips for Organizing Gallery Walls
Gallery walls are wonderful. They fill spaces without the big bucks of giant artwork. They share photos, memories, and special meanings, while adding an eclectic element to the decor. But how do you make them look just right? How do you keep them from looking jumbled, chaotic, or awkward? Obviously, there are a million ways to hang a gallery wall, which is why they are so versatile and popular. First, you can buy a collection of matching frames and hang them in a geometric pattern (assuming ... Read More about Tips for Organizing Gallery Walls
DIY Classy Baby Gate
I originally had the privilege of sharing this project on The Incomplete Guide To Living (drop in and say "hi" to Beth over there if you have a minute!). But in case you missed that one, I thought I'd share the details with you all here today. _________________________________ Sometimes, as a mom, I feel like "baby" and "classy" can't even be in the same sentence... Am I the only one? But, I am pleased to say, I find this to be one of those paradoxically beautiful things: a classy baby ... Read More about DIY Classy Baby Gate
How to Give Metal a Brushed Steel Look
Update an old file cabinet with this inexpensive trick! Create an industrial brushed steel look. Earlier this week, I shared how to give metal a rich, vintage patina. Today, I want to share a variation of that technique that uses the same materials but achieves a very different look. For all my sweet friends who worry about me biting off my than I can chew, let me show you the room full of cabinets I recently redid. Yikes! No really, it was a joy to restore and create and do it for my church's ... Read More about How to Give Metal a Brushed Steel Look