How to Make a Unique Bench from Chairs Let's make a bench from old chairs! Do you have a few old chairs laying around? Not sure what to do with them? Why not repurpose those chairs into a unique bench?. You can use chairs that are all the same or mix it up and build your DIY bench with different … [Read more...]
Whimsical Painted Furniture – A Colorful Tutorial You’ll Love
Whimsical Painted Furniture - A Colorful Makeover You'll Love Are you a fan of whimsical painted furniture? Love the colorful details and fun patterns of the whimsical painting style. No two pieces of funky painted furniture are alike. That's what makes these projects so unique. You can spend … [Read more...]
How to Paint Furniture – A Beginners Guide
How to Paint Furniture - A Beginners Guide So you'd like to learn how to paint furniture? The idea of painting furniture may feel overwhelming if you are just starting out. You may ask your self what kind of paint to use on furniture. Or how to paint furniture without sanding? Do you need to sand … [Read more...]
Transitioning to Full Time Blogger & Painter from the NYPD
Things are never the same when they end as they are when they first started. From the first day you are sworn in, people tell you time flies and your career will be over in a blink of an eye, enjoy it while it lasts, etc. You never really believe it, and it certainly doesn't resonate as anything … [Read more...]
Repainting Painted Furniture & What You Need to Know First
Repainting painted furniture is not something that I do often. As a matter of fact, I normally follow a no painting previously painted pieces rule (simply personal preference). But every now and then rules can be broken. The main reason I chose to repaint this piece of furniture for my customer is … [Read more...]
6 Super Easy Steps to Make a Custom Address Plaque
A custom Address Plaque is easier than you think. Would you like a custom address plaque for your home? Whether you have numbers on your house or your mailbox, somehow you need those numbers on your home. Why not go ahead and make your own custom address plaque? It's easier than you think. You can … [Read more...]
How to Create a Bold & Colorful Fall Tablescape
Create a Bold & Colorful Fall Tablescape Looking for fall tablescape ideas? Trying to decide how to put together fall table decorations but unsure where to start? How about pumpkins? Painting pumpkins can give you endless opportunities to add as much or as little color as you'd like. Like the … [Read more...]
Secrets for How to Photograph Furniture Like a Professional
How to Photograph Furniture Like a Pro Are you unsure of how to photograph furniture? In the business of painting furniture for sale, the way you show your final product is just as important as the steps getting there. Staging and photography play an important role. If you are like me you may work … [Read more...]