reviewing books little ones love
If you are new to furniture painting and wondering where to start, the whole process can be a bit overwhelming. Should I sand before starting? Chalk paint or latex? Rustoleum or Annie Sloan? Do I need polyurethane or wax or nothing? Cabinet grade paint maybe?? The truth is, painting furniture is a lot of fun and truly doesn’t need to…
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Well friends, the hutch project is finally done! After navigating the difficulties of knotty pine (ze worst) and painting some portions of this hutch about 5x total (sob), and using two (TWO!) cans of $$$ Annie Sloan paint, it’s all finished. Today, I’m sharing finished photos, a quick overview of how I transformed this piece, and a few tips if…
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Looking for bridal shower gift basket ideas? Try this easy DIY Pancake Breakfast Gift Basket that you can customize as you wish! Upcoming bridal shower? I always love looking at my friends’ registries and picking out a special gift to start them out on married life, but I think we can all agree that sometimes picking the perfect gift can…
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Good morning and happy Monday! I’m just hanging out over here with a nasty spring cold (just the best, right?), but luckily I had today off work anyway, so that’s a silver lining I suppose. Lots of time hanging on the couch with endless mugs of tea will be happening! Over the weekend, we celebrated several April birthdays (including mine!)…
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So. Painting this hutch has been an interesting project to say the least. Before this project, I was fairly confident in my refinishing abilities. I’d experimented with several different pieces of furniture, different brands of “chalk-style” paint, and variations on prep (like priming and sanding). I had encountered bleeding finishes (where the original stain of the piece creeps through…
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Good morning! I’ve got a special post for you today, because my sister is sharing her recent kitchen update with us! Sarah started with a typical 1980’s kitchen (with a rather overwhelming color scheme!), but she totally transformed it by making some key updates. It all looks pretty fantastic in my opinion! I love how fresh and open her kitchen…
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Hi there, I’m Ellen! Here you’ll find me reviewing books little ones love. I’ll do the searching, sifting, and summarizing for you. Simply follow Bellewood Cottage and when you see titles that sound perfect for you and your kids, just request them from your library or order online. Read More…
