Stripping old wood stain and varnish is the first step in refinishing Wood furniture. Find out how! I have received numerous questions on the giant oak dining table we scored on Craigslist and refinished for the ranch dining room. But as I sat down to write the tutorial for the project, I realized that the first step - stripping off the old varnish and stain - was a tutorial in and of itself. While there are lots of great furniture makeover options (like painting furniture) that don't ... Read More about How to Remove Wood Stain and Varnish
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Goat Cheese Appetizer Board Ideas
Looking for easy appetizer ideas? This goat cheese appetizer board requires zero cooking, is full of fresh fruits and veggies, and looks absolutely beautiful. Simple and delicious! I admit, I ran out of steam when it came to cooking at about month 2 of quarantineš... but my girls recently wanted to have a little "fancy food," and it was just the motivation I needed to put together one of my favorite easy summer appetizer recipes: honey goat cheese, crackers, and fresh fruit and veggie ... Read More about Goat Cheese Appetizer Board Ideas
How to Paint Wood Trim
Painting wood trim white is a great way to update the look of your home. Find out step-by-step how to paint stained wood trim. If you've been following for any length of time, you know I love paint. And I love white paint. So it's no surprise that painting wood trim white would be an eventual project for me. I recently painted white all the wood paneling at our ranch house, and the result was that some of the wood trim needed a makeover, as well. Today I'm going to share what we did ... Read More about How to Paint Wood Trim
Farm Front Porch (Classic + Modern)
Looking for front porch ideas? Tour a classic yet modern wrap around porch with fans, rocking chairs, and budget friendly decorating ideas. Despite what people may say, I believe central Texas has four seasons: crisp + cool, warm, hot, and blazing + steamy (is it just me or did that sound risque?? ;) ). Yet despite these "seasons," we love our outdoor spaces. And our front porch at the ranch is no exception. I shared phase one of the modern farmhouse front porch makeover last ... Read More about Farm Front Porch (Classic + Modern)
Marble and Wood Kitchen
Tour a simple but beautiful marble and wood kitchen with a rustic elegance. If there was ever a time when I could use a little simplicity and serenity in my life, it would be now. Sure, we're less busy (technically) than we have been at other phases of life... but something about all the uncertainty of the world leaves me craving "normalcy" - whatever that is. While I would never ever ever say that a lovely marble and wood kitchen is the solution to that problem or even a required part ... Read More about Marble and Wood Kitchen