I’m continuing my exploration of milk paint. This week I tried a different brand.

 

The paint went on much more smooth than the milk paint you mix yourself. I did three coats and distressed lightly. The coverage was remarkable after three coats which made it hard to distress. But this table didn’t need much!

Before:

After:

 

 

 

56 (l) x 21(w) x 15 (h)

Status: Sold!

Antique Chest Reveal

Remember this chest? It so desperately needed a makeover.
 

 

 

 

I used an eco-friendly paint (milk paint) in a fun shade: AQUA!

All of the hardware is new.

A bit about milk paint if you’ve never heard of it:

 

 

"It’s also a environmentally friendly non toxic paint. Made from 100% organic material, milk paint is not only safe for the environment, it also protects our customers from the harmful fumes of non-organic paint." (http://www.realmilkpaint.com/paint/)

 

It smells a bit like milk and you have to mix the paint yourself but there are no harsh smells which will be helpful when my friends, who are expectant mothers, come to visit.

 

I see this piece in a child's bedroom, playroom, living room, or hall entry. Perfect for shoes, toys, or blankets. Could also be used for linens in a guest bedroom.

 

 

Status: For Sale, $50

Modern Jewlery Organizer

I so frequently find my necklaces tangled when I go to grab them in the morning before work.

My large jewelry armoire holds everything I own but I would really like to see my most used pieces on display.

This need inspired my Modern Jewelry Organizer.

Taking Orders now! Contact me here.

Antique Chest

Negative: Communication Errors

Positive: New Project!

 

 

 

I found this antique chest at a tag sale and knew it would fit all of my shoes. I was going to build slots for each pair to fit into and a cushion on top so I could sit and put my shoes on. I ran this fabulous idea by my husband and he said it’s a no go. He doesn’t think it fits the style of our bedroom.

So, it’s time to vote on my next project.

Should I

1.       Stain the chest a natural color to give it new life

2.       Distress the piece using an antique white hue

3.       Use a fun eco-friendly color

Voting ends tomorrow, Monday, September 7^th at 11:59 pm EST.

Two Toned Bookcase

Negative: Not enough room for books in my classroom

Positive: Two-Toned Bookcase

For this project all you need is painters tape and two paint colors.

 

1. First, I wanted to paint the inside of the bookcase so I laid the bookcase on its backside.

2. I taped the trim on the front of the bookcase and began to paint the inside. It actually needed three coats.

3. Then I did the opposite. I taped the edges of the inside of the bookcase and painted the trim, top, and sides of the bookcase black.

Did you know that you can get the paint of your favorite sports teams at Home Depot?

I chose black and gold since the theme of my classroom is University of Central Florida.

 

 

 

Check back for an update of my classroom!

Clothespin Photo Display

Looking for a unique way to display your photos? Have an awkward space on your wall like me? Make this easy clothespin photo display.

 

 
 

 

Look at these cuties!

 
College dorm room friendly and totally customizable.

The black and gold is for my alma matter, UCF.

 

So easy to make: here you go!

Supplies:

One board

Clothespins

Wood glue

Spray Paint

Poly

If you want to do stripes like me or any other design you will need

painters tape, wrapping paper, and scissors.

 

 

First paint your board as desired.

These sections are spray painted black.

 

I used wrapping paper over the black so I can spray paint the other sections gold.

I used wood glue to attach the clothespins.

 

 

 

 Change your photos as frequently as you would like!

I've found cute clothespins at Hobby Lobby and Homegoods. Your local grocery store will have good ole regular clothespins in the laundry detergent aisle.

Treasure Chest with Removable Cushion

Check out this chest transformation!

 

 Painted black and gold to resemble a treasure chest.

Want know how I removed the dated paint in the "before" pic? Read about My First Time Stripping (Furniture).

Removable cushion added for seating.

 

Perfect for storing shoes, toys, or books. Pictured here are three medium sized blankets.

 

 

 The cushion can fit inside the chest as well.

 

Dimensions 12.5 (h) x 12 (w) x 18.75 (l)

 

Status: Sold!