One of the first posts I ever did was on my vintage signs I made for both my kitchen and living room (check it out here!) using t-shirt transfers (grab them here). Although I made them a couple of years ago, I just went through the process again to help my brother make a birthday…
Have Yourself a Retro Little Christmas
One of the things I love about Christmas is pulling out my Christmas decorations and remembering years past. And of course I love finding things that remind of decor my parents had when growing up! The little Santa boot? My mom had something so very similar. I think it was from Avon 🙂 My grandmother…
Farmhouse Vintage Stain Technique
I recently started using a new stain technique that I am loving! When combined with white paint, it gives a fresh vintage feel to my pieces, and it is easier to control blotches and darkness. First, I sand my piece with 120 then 220 sandpaper. I…
Vintage Signs using Iron-on Transfers
One of the reasons I love to DIY is I can bring personal, sentimental elements into my home. I’m sure that motivates many DIYers. This particular project really hit home for me, because not only are the words reminiscent of my childhood, but the wood itself came from the house where I grew up. It…