The original tutorial I followed was on HGTV’s website. I’d like to give credit where credit is due and it was written by Marion Parsons and Found here. I modified it a little so that it’s a little bit faster and easier to make. Her tutorial called for sewing and mine is all glued together. I also added the graphics into my tutorial. Download for free! It’s super easy to make, I’ve used it every year for about 8 years and I still love it.
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Restoration Hardware Style Finish
Want that Restoration Hardware bleached wood finish? Here's an easy to follow tutorial to help you get that!
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The Old Oak Console Table Plans
You guys! This is gorgeous. It’s probably one of my favorite builds so far. It goes together really quickly – longest part was adding the corbels. This table will go great in traditional, transitional and even modern decor. I just love it, can’t you tell? Please check it out, build it yourself then tell me all about it. Here’s the plan: The Old Oak Console table If you’re looking for the Restoration Hardware weathered oak finish tutorial it’s right here.
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10 Painting tips I’ve never read anywhere else.
1. As much as you can, choose eggshell for walls – it looks great and most sample pints are made in that sheen so if you need a small touch up you only have to buy the sample version instead of a quart. 2. When choosing paint you’re going to be buying a bunch of sample paint pints. When you finally land on your favorite color, box it in with the gallon (or two or three) of the same paint you just purchased. Then after well mixed, pour some back into the sample pint container – now you have touch up paint in a perfectly matched shade. 3. To make…
