For a while my daughter has been asking me to find her a new desk for her bedroom. I’m all about scouring second hand stores, garage sales and online classifieds for hardwood pieces to upcycle, but after searching all my…
How To Paint Outdoor Cushions!
Spring has finally sprung!! How many of you are bringing your outdoor furniture out of storage and thinking “geez, this stuff sure is looking tired?!” Let’s face it, outdoor furniture can get beat up pretty bad from being outside in…
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 chalkboard… I…
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…
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 Or 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 Freelton…
Toronto Home Show Upcycle Challenge – Voting Link
The Entryway Envy Upcycle Challenge is underway at : https://woobox.com/wzyqku The contest allows for multiple votes every 24 hours until Sept 29 2018. Our entry is called “Cait Geddes – Boots And Baubles”. Please show your support and vote for our…
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. Go ahead…