Spring has finally sprung!! How many of you are bringing your outdoor furniture out of storage and thinking “geeze, this stuff sure is looking tired?!” Let’s face it, outdoor furniture can get beat up pretty bad from being outside in…
Author: Cait
Design graduate, retail marketing expert and owner of House&Canvas.
How To Stencil A Chalkboard With Chalkboard Markers
In my last post, I shared with y’all how to use House&Canvas Furniture Paint as chalkboard paint… you can read it here. As I mentioned in my previous post, you can easily use traditional chalk on your new chalk board……
How To Make A Chalkboard With Furniture Paint.
Learn To Make a Chalkboard Using House&Canvas Furniture Paint or any brand of Chalk Paint! Something I get asked ALL the time is – what’s the difference between Chalk Paint and Chalkboard Paint? In a nutshell, chalk paint is used…
How To Create A Chalkboard Stencil Using Your Printer
I showed you guys a while back my new massive chalk board in the shop… if you missed it, check it out here! The best thing about this chalk board is that I can update it constantly as I have…
One Year Anniversary
On Sunday, we celebrated the one year anniversary of our location in downtown Burlington. The fact that it has already been a year has blown my mind!! It went by so fast! I have learned so much in the last…
How to Easily Replace a Drawer Pull for a Drawer Knob
It’s no secret that I love changing the hardware on my pieces to give them that extra “umph”. New drawer knobs can completely transform a piece. Getting rid of dated brass pulls for new knobs can totally update a piece.…
How to Paint an Antique Upholstered Chair
Did you know that you can actually paint upholstery using House&Canvas Furniture Paint??!?! And, it’s super easy! Just as easy as painting a regular piece of furniture. Check out this amazing chair I purchased from Rescued and Restored In…
How To Paint Upholstery In Five Easy Steps
Did you know that you can actually paint upholstery?? It’s super easy, extremely durable, and looks amazing!! Once your piece is complete, it will have a cushy, faux leather finish that won’t crack over time, it wears amazingly. …
Obsessed With Knobs And Pulls
I have a confession… I’m absolutely obsessed with furniture hardware!! I absolutely love bright and shiny new knobs or pulls on a new piece of furniture. Back in the day, whenever I used to come across unique hardware, I’d buy…
Furniture Upcycle Challenge Update
I’m so excited to be participating in the Habitat For Humanity Upcycle Challenge at this year’s Toronto Fall Home Show. Remember that awesome hallway piece I scored a few weeks ago?? I’ve been working hard on giving it the…