Tag: glam

Here’s a DIY project that is always in style, no matter the age.  Give a worn-out child’s rocking chair some love—and paint—to make it an heirloom to be loved by current and future generations.   This sunny transformation is a gift for a newborn that I predict will stay in the family for a while.  You, too, can easily create a gift that will be loved by those big and small ones, following super simple steps. 

Don’t put that old China cabinet out to pasture! Give it a new lease on life with cool and contemporary color choices.  With some effort, patience, and fun, too, you can take a piece from “Grannie” to “Gorgeous!” following the steps presented here.   

Here’s an easy DIY project that is both timeless and universal.  Transform a thrift store clock into a truly one-of-a-kind timepiece that will have you joyfully counting the hours and minutes.  This project features the same clock style with four different results to inspire your out-of-the-block (or out-of-the-clock!) ideas.

Take any run-of-the-mill piece of furniture and give it a creative, colorful makeover using bright colored paints and big brush strokes. A predictable piece can be upcycled into an eye-catching one with simple steps and lots of fun.  

Raise your pulse by upcycling a blank white dresser into one covered with colorful hearts. Inspired by an outdoor mural at Washington, DC’s Union Market (and painted by Mr. Brainwash, a Los Angeles-based artist who created it for International Women’s Day in 2015), here’s a way to bring that art inside.