I’m used to getting strange looks from Hardware Store Paint Guys when I bring my oddball color chips to the counter for them to mix. So I expected a little pushback when I said I needed one gallon of a color called Carbon---the blackest-coal-black I could find---and I needed it in a shiny satin finish. … Continue reading From Granny to Glam: My Entryway Makeover
My Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest Favorites … And Our New Intro to Unicorn Spit Class at All Things New Again in Leesburg, VA
When I was asked to be a judge for the July Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest, I knew I was going to have a lot of fun checking out all of the amazing entries. What I didn't realize was how difficult it would be. All of the entries were pretty darn fabulous ... but that's why they … Continue reading My Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest Favorites … And Our New Intro to Unicorn Spit Class at All Things New Again in Leesburg, VA
10 Painted Tables We Love at All Things New Again
Have a room that is fully furnished and done---totally done? Betcha can find a spot to squeeze in one little table. Afraid to go bold because you think too much color will overpower the room? It's just a LITTLE splash of color. No need to go overboard. Don't want to spend a lot of money … Continue reading 10 Painted Tables We Love at All Things New Again
Introducing … Unicorn Spit Non-Toxic, Rainbow-Colored Gel Stain Now Available at All Things New Again
I like to challenge myself by finding the U-G-L-I-E-S-T item at a yard sale, taking it home and making it look beautiful again. When I spotted this broken umbrella stand shaped like a fish, I knew just what to do ... I'm taking him home and spitting all over him! What? Spit on that ugly … Continue reading Introducing … Unicorn Spit Non-Toxic, Rainbow-Colored Gel Stain Now Available at All Things New Again
A Long Overdue Laundry Room Re-Do
I've been married to Dave for more than 40 years and I have NEVER seen him get THIS EXCITED over ... laundry? I'm excited too! We have been working on renovating our laundry room for the past few months. It is finally finished---and we love it! We decided 2015 is the Year of Our House. We … Continue reading A Long Overdue Laundry Room Re-Do