FINDING FURNITURE: Do you love Facebook Marketplace as much as I do? I mean, really, I need more furniture makeover projects in my life as much as I need a box of Sees Chocolate Candy. Want badly, DO NOT NEED. If you have seen my garage over the years, you can check that out here. Something about an online garage sale, right in your backyard practically. It soothes my dumpster diving soul, especially scrolling for free! I found this Drexel Heritage Buffet for $40 on Marketplace. It had deep scratches, and was not in happy condition, but I knew all of that was figureoutable. HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD PIECE OF FURNITURE Don't let deep scratches and dings put you ...
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Dresser Makeover Blend and Layer DIY Paint
What's your Blending IQ? How are your blending skills? What is your blending IQ? Don't worry if you answered low! Have you tried layering and blending paint to create that elusive "old world" lots of layers finish? I have a secret for you, it's SO much easier than you think. And YOU can do this too. AND you can watch my video to see the step by step of EXACTLY how to do this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6DIxxarUmk Makeover your old stuff I am willing to bet you have an old dresser or piece of furniture in your home or garage that is itching for a makeover. Now is the time to finally get it done, and I am here to show you how fast and easy it can be. You ...
Trashy Tuesday How to turn your trash into cash
Big Announcement Happy New Year! Are you the type that makes New Year's Resolutions? I LOVE thinking about all the new things I might accomplish this year. Top of the list is....drumroll please! Turning my trash into cash in a BIG way! I am opening a store!!! Along with my friend and business partner, Randi Moser. The new store is Alluv Place. Alluv Place is not only a clothing, home decor, gifts for baby and mom, local wares and creative workshop boutique. Alluv Place is a gathering place to find your joy, build your community and discover how to live your best life. 2020 means perfect vision. Our "focus" is to create not only a joyful place to shop, but a ...
Visiting the Blog Today – Jenny from Glitterfarm
Visiting the Blog Today - Jenny from Glitterfarm At Jenny's Glitterfarm Site you can see some of her beautiful work, great How To Videos, and meet Jenny herself. I thought I would delve a little deeper into the artist and retailer behind the Glitterfarm Organic Glamour Company. Here's Jenny: Jenny: Hi, I'm Jenny. I'm a maker who wrangles kids, makes art, teaches in video tutorials, and sells organic paint. It's a busy, crazy life! Let's get started! GTC: How did you get started in Painting Furniture, formal background, junker, artist? Where did the desire to create or originate from? Jenny: I have been a life long yard saler. I remember from a very young age going ...
What Wood You Find in a Dumpster
What Wood You Find in a Dumpster Welcome to Trashy Tuesday! Whatever day of the week it is, I like JUNK. I like peaking around Dumpsters, cruising neighborhoods for curb side treasures and anything free. The last few weeks have been a boon of decent finds for me, and always when I need something! Check out if you think it you can find it for more..... If you are regular around here, you know I am a Distributor for CeCe Caldwell's Paints for CA, NV, UT and CO. My business partner and I do some serious paint shipping to our retailers. We needed a lower work bench to prepare shipments and I was keeping my eyes out for something we could make that would serve as a shipping ...
Furniture Giveaway with Prodigal Pieces
Furniture Giveaway with Prodigal Pieces Yep, you read that right. My sweet friend Larissa at Prodigal Pieces is celebrating her 2 year blogiversary by giving away a gorgeous piece of furniture. Beautifully restored, and shipped to your house. FREE!!! Larissa is overflowing with talent and I love her to pieces, and I love her Prodigal Pieces. Like this dresser made over to look like an old Brownie Camera. Amazing right? Truly, she is one of the sweetest blogger friends I have had the pleasure to get to know. A bunch of us DIY furniture girls all got together to support Larissa in this awesome giveaway and we want everyone to have a chance to win. After you have ...
Redouxinteriors Handmade Hangout Week 31
Redouxinteriors Handmade Hangout Week 31 Thank you so much for coming by to share your creative work! I am still on the road and haven't been around here much. In case you missed my BIG announcement, I am a Distributor for my beloved CeCe Caldwell's 100% Natural Chalk + Clay Based Paints. If you have a store where you sell painted furniture, or you are in a store that sells painted furniture....and you live in Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho or Montana I would LOVE to hear from you! Also, my business partner and I Kim Cushing are open for business at Oui Redoux! If you live in the SF Bay Area or will be visiting, we would love to see you. We are offering more ...
Redouxinteriors and The Handmade Hangout Week 30
Redouxinteriors and The Handmade Hangout Week 30 Happy New Year!! I hope you are all as excited about 2015 as I am. In addition to the usual craziness and joy of the holiday season. I have launched a new business venture. I will make the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT tomorrow, but here is a hint: It involves my favorite CeCe Caldwell's and a lot of 100% Natural Chalk and Clay Based Paints. In caes you missed any of my READERS CHOICE TOP 10 posts this year, I shared them all at once this week! Now for the party! When you link once, your project goes to SIX places! Thank you so much for all the talent you share at The Handmade Hangout LINK PARTY Redouxinteriors Week 30! 1. Follow ...
Handmade Hangout 28 Redouxinteriors
Handmade Hangout 28 Redouxinteriors Christmas is next week, Chanukkah is this week! Kids are out of school today tomorrow. Oh my! I hope you are all ready to relax for a few minutes and enjoy the features at The Handmade Hangout 28 at Redouxinteriors. In case you missed what I was up to this week, I participated in a 15 blogger Holiday tour. The Proscratinators tour! If you want a little humor and junk mixed in with your holidays, then this tour is for you! I also shared at Trashy Tuesday how to made an Old School Vintage Green Chalkboard using an old Print and my favorite CeCe Caldwell's paints. Took me only about an hour, it was that easy. Onto the features. Remember, when ...
Handmade Hangout at Redoux Interiors Week 27
Handmade Hangout at Redouxinteriors Week 27 Have you looked at the calendar recently? Next week is my kid's last week of school until.....Christmas!! It has been a VERY busy December with some exciting things to share with you soon for 2015. Before we get to the party here is what I shared this week. On Trashy Tuesday I shared how to make Christmas Card Holders from stuff you have on hand. Old boards, scrap book paper, nails, clothes pins. Done! Check out how easy and fun this is. Now onto you! I would love this sign to greet me and my guests as they enter my house. This is so cute and so easy from Our Second House. Check out how she made it, you could have one by tonight ...
The Handmade Hangout Week 26 Redoux Interiors
The Handmade Hangout Week 26 Redouxinteriors December already? It feels like I can't wait for the holidays to begin, then we they do, I want them to slow down! Luckily for me, part of slowing down in enjoying checking out all your beautiful projects! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving (for my American friends). Double Feature today!! If you missed it, I shared The Junk Circle of Life. What happens when I clean out my junk pile? I met the most amazing women who shared in my "leftovers" and are creating amazing things with stuff that would other wise go into a land fill. Now....As promised, it's a Double Feature! When you link once, your project goes to SIX ...