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While I’m Gone
Many of you know that my daughter’s at West Point. That’s the Army’s Military Academy in New York. This is a picture of us, from a couple of years ago. We were staying in Manhattan for a couple of days, before heading up to the campus to see her. She’s now wearing her hair longer,…
Read MoreCatching Up
Whenever I take on a new project, I sometimes go a little hog wild! That certainly happened, when I opened The Treasured Home, almost two years ago! Don’t get me wrong. I love the place. I’m at peace there. But, there’s always a price to pay, when one thing in your life screams for attention,…
Read MoreUpdating a Brick Fireplace for Less Than $20!
Well, hello there! Today, I thought I would give you a peek inside the new Tahoe house! Remember, I told you about the curse of wallpaper, from the 80’s? Well, here’s a shot of the wallpaper, in the largest bedroom, upstairs. But, let’s forget about the rolls and rolls of wallpaper that need to be…
Read MoreFurniture Painting Basics, Featuring Amy Howard’s One Step
I’ve introduced a new “one-hour class”, covering the basics of furniture painting, with chalk style paint. Tonight was the first class. Boy, did I underestimate the time required. One hour turned into two and a half! What was I thinking? Oh well, we had a lot of fun! I like the concept of using old…
Read MoreMilk Painted Empire Dresser
Mable, is this week’s milk paint “masterpiece”. I use the term masterpiece lightly, because my milk paint projects are never perfect. Milk paint has its quirks. Heck, so do I! But I love it just the same. I thought “Mable” was a fitting name for this old girl, because like the Empire dressers I’ve known,…
Read MoreOur new lake-front restoration project!
Hello! Having grown up in Northern California, we spent summers at Lake Tahoe, thanks to our parents. In fact, since I could drive as a teenager, I would alternate weeks at home and at the cabin, with my dear younger sister and brother. I had two jobs. Feeding my younger sibs and getting a tan.…
Read MoreBergere Chair Make-Over
Re-upholstering a piece of furniture is something I do with a lot of thought, because it’s an expensive process! I can usually visualize what a certain paint finish will look like, but I’m not always as lucky, when it comes to fabric! This was the chair, when I got it. Hard to believe it was…
Read MoreSaturday’s Chalk Class Includes a Free Lamp Make-Over!
Local thrift store managers are probably scratching their heads, wondering why there’s this sudden interest in old brass table lamps! Well, here’s the story… Last Thursday night, we had our first Introduction to Furniture Painting class, featuring Amy Howard’s One-Step Paint, using lamps from the thrift store! All the principals of furniture painting can…
Read MoreGifts for Dear Ol’ Dad
Does Dad like to play cards? How about this vintage (folding) poker table, that we refinished, using gel stain. We treated the chairs to gel stain as well, along with this fun, manly fabric, for the seat cushions! I don’t know about you, but I don’t need a reminder to “eat”! I love this sign,…
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