Bergere Chair Make-Over

By Barbara Bussey | July 1, 2014 |

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…

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Saturday’s Chalk Class Includes a Free Lamp Make-Over!

By Barbara Bussey | June 16, 2014 |

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…

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Gifts for Dear Ol’ Dad

By Barbara Bussey | June 11, 2014 |

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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