I gave an old IKEA chair a quick make over using House&Canvas Chalk Finish Furniture Paint! I had my daughter film me while I painted, so I can share with you just has quick and easy it is!! Keep reading…
Author: Cait
Design graduate, retail marketing expert and owner of House&Canvas.
Entryway Envy With This Cubby Makeover
A while back I was invited to participate in an upcycle challenge hosted by the Toronto Home Show in support of Habitat for Humanity. The theme was “Entryway Envy” and I was challenged to find a piece of furniture at…
5 Reasons To Paint Furniture This Year
Happy New Year!!! It’s January 3rd, 2020 and in the spirit of new beginnings, I woke up thinking about setting a new year resolution and actually sticking to it this year. With my cup of coffee in hand, I took…
6 Ways To Add Navy Blue To Your Decor!
The colors we use in our home are a reflection of our personalities and can affect our thoughts and moods every day. That’s why decorating with colors that make us happy is so important. Color trends will come and go,…
How To Make HomeMade Potpourri
I love having my house smell festive during the holidays, but in our house, we are all super sensitive to faux scents… so cheap, smelly candles are not in the cards for us. Natural soy candles are great, but they…
How To Paint A Metal And Vinyl Barstool
Lately I have been super busy helping my cousin and his wife update their apartment. They just had a baby (who is the cutest little munchkin btw), and his wife is feeling pretty overwhelmed by their home. They have tons…
How To Chippy Paint With Furniture Paint
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted an antique church pew for my front entryway. I absolutely love having a piece of furniture right when you walk in that looks as though it has lived many lives,…
Huge Furniture Paint Bundle Giveaway!
If you follow House&Canvas on Instagram, I hope you noticed our latest mega giveaway!?!! We just posted it this weekend. Here’s how it works: “CHRISTMAS COLOR PALETTE” GIVEAWAY Here’s your chance to win a HUGE House&Canvas paint bundle: TWO cans…
DIY Antique Cupboard Upcycle
This old, antique cupboard once belonged to my great grandfather and has been sitting in my basement for years! I’ve never had a use for it, but couldn’t bear the thought of getting rid of it because of its sentimental…
Refinishing An Antique Armoire
One night when we were closed, a customer spotted an antique armoire through the window of the House&Canvas shop. It was love at first sight!! She contacted me and we arranged a pickup. It was sad to see it go!…