Did you know that the expensive "crackle medium" you buy in cans is really just plain old white (elmer's) glue? Any white glue will work just like the really expensive stuff in cans. We all love the "shabby...
We all love that "Shabby Chic" look of painted, distressed furniture. And painting old furniture is a great way to get a fresh, new, unified look from mismatched garage sale finds or hand-me-downs. Here are...
Oil Paints are by far the most dangerous painting medium to work with. Starting to paint with oils without a clear understanding of all the materials you are using can put your health at risk. It can also...
Most of us admire painted furniture and home decor with that well-loved "shabby chic" look.We see wooden tables chairs in antique booths that someone had painted white then given that "antiqued" look like it...
I have collected Blue Willow for about 25yrs. My favorite items are the old dime store pieces made in Japan..these have such great appeal because they are the very dark blue and have the cute "fat" birds!! I...
If you are a novice at buying vintage jewelry, especially on EBAY, you will probably find many of the descriptions a bit confusing due to the terminology used to describe the pieces. Sometimes, you might start...
Crazed pottery is often considered a sign of age and although it may be to a certain extent, it is mostly due to process error. This random cracking of the glaze is mostly the result of the product being...
Gorgeous HP Roses Instantly! If you admire the HP Roses items on eBay but, like me, your budget is limited, this HP Roses guide is for you! Decals reproduced from 100 year old handpainted china give a gorgeous...
Wanted a French Country theme in a guest bedroom - but on a VERY tight budget. So I heard my local Goodwill calling my name! I hope you enjoy the ideas I came up with and have as much fun creating your French...