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…
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…
Paint Your Pumpkin Teal
House&Canvas is creating awareness about food allergies this Halloween by encouraging everyone to paint a pumpkin teal . Come by our store and paint a pumpkin teal – FREE -with our fantastic paint. The teal pumpkin lets everyone know that…
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…
Upcycle Challenge – “Hallway Envy” – Inspiration
Now that I have revealed to the world the fabulous piece I found at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore for the Upcycle Challenge for the Toronto Home Show, I have to decide what I am going to do with it!! The…
7th Annual Upcycle Challenge
I am SO excited to be a part of this year’s Upcycle Challenge at the Toronto Fall Home Show presented by Habitat for Humanity.  Each year, the Toronto Home Show invites decor and DIY experts to participate in the challenge…
