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Petticoat Junktion Modern Furniture Makeover With An Art Nouveau Flair! Bet you didn’t expect that did you?? It was a surprise for me too. So instead of red accents or just plain old navy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...

My stepdaughter moved in with us while she is taking a year off and working before continuing her education. She lives in the little studio above our garage so she has the best of both worlds, a place to call her own and her family close by. She trav...

I had some leftover paint from Kim's Headboard Bed Bench so I decided it work be perfect for this Accent Chair.  At first glance it is an atrocity!  But don't fret, with very little time and effort it can turn into something special!Here...

Today I'd like to show you a new way to use an old technique to brighten up painted furniture. I used printed paper napkins as a part of the makeover for this customer piece.  The flowers and butterflies on the Miss Mustard Seed milk paint tabl...

Remember the French Provincial dresser I showed you the other day?  Well, there were a couple small side tables that went with it!After not doing much painting for awhile, I've been on go mode since last week.The dresser went down to Aunt Bee's...

Remember the French Provincial dresser I showed you the other day?  Well, there were a couple small side tables that went with it!After not doing much painting for awhile, I've been on go mode since last week.The dresser went down to Aunt Bee's...

I just love milk paint.  I tell people who haven't used it before that it is part art, and part science experiment.  Even though I've been using it for awhile now, I love that I learn something new everytime I use it!As much as I love it, I...

I've had some great shopping weekends recently! I've put a few miles on our vehicles, but it's been worth it with each trip. It's so much fun to find great vintage pieces- big and small- and then do the research if I'm not sure on the history behind...

Petticoat Junktion - DIY, Painted Furniture, Crafts, Tutorials, Painting Tips, Before and After Welcome to Themed Furniture Day! The theme this month is “Distressed”. My makeover….Distressed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit m...

One of the best things about my job is that I get to shop.  A lot.Most of it I buy to re-sell, but there are some pieces that I fall head over heels in love with, and get to keep.  It's fun to be able to trade up items I've had for new piec...

We had another banner week of participation at this week’s Project Inspire{d} Link Party!  Thank you so much for coming… either as a reader or a linker. Wow!  I guess with all the snow and bad weather, everyone’s excited to freshe...

Well it's about darn time I finally post about a furniture makeover.  The weather has not been cooperative to work on my larger pieces so in the meantime I decided to do a little makeover on this sweet little number!Don't let the sweetness f...

Today I'm reviewing three different products that you have probably been hearing a lot about: Fusion Mineral Paint and General Finishes Gel Stain (Java) and Gel TopCoat. These are the products that I used to make over this sweet little book table...

Petticoat Junktion - DIY, Painted Furniture, Crafts, Tutorials, Painting Tips, Before and After It’s themed furniture day! I’m glad you guys like this series because I do too. This month it’s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit...

Wow!  Time sure passes by quickly doesn't it?  It seems the older I get the faster time seems to slip by me.  Not sure what I have done this month but been super busy and not finding the time to blog.  No worries though, life is good!I love V...

Petticoat Junktion - DIY, Painted Furniture, Crafts, Tutorials, Painting Tips, Before and After Coral Painted Nursery Dresser Did I wow you! Starting strong this morning and showing the photo... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...

Today, I'd like to introduce you to yet another furniture paint brand: American Paint Company clay/chalk/mineral based paint and clear wax.  I'm using the color "Dollar Bill", a beautiful medium blue green (slightly more gray than...

Hello World!  Okay, below is a picture of what I've been up to.I have some soft tissue damage in my right foot.  Don't you love my stylish boot?  I somehow rolled my foot last Thursday while cleaning the house.  LOL.  What a...

All kinds of projects are going on fast and furious around here!Lots of painting on both small pieces, and furniture. I have just two weeks until Junk Salvation, and so I have several to do lists to keep me half way organized, and days dedicated...

Finding a good spot to photograph furniture in my house is a huge challenge.  I'm telling you this, because you will see what I mean in a second.I really only have one spot to photograph new pieces.  It's the easiest spot for me to move stu...

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