dumpster diving, curb cruising, and the like…

DON'T DO THIS

What’s wrong with the image above? 1. no gloves 2. jumping in and out of a dumpster with reckless abandon 3. my mother doesn’t approve. What’s right? 1. I have permission from this thrift store to look through their dumpster 2. I’m with a friend (the photographer of this amazing picture) 3. I’m wearing closed-toed shoes.

If you are thinking about searching for some treasures, there are a few things you should keep in mind before diving into your local dumpster. Continue reading »

Recently, I came upon a discarded chair in my alley that had a bold color scheme and paint that had been thickly applied in multiple coats. Although I might normally pass up such an unattractive piece of furniture, I thought it would make the perfect test subject for some environmentally friendly paint removers I have been looking to try!

Let the experiments begin… Continue reading »

Do you have a piece of furniture that’s a little drab? Don’t just dive into stripping and painting without a plan! Why not test out a few ways to refinish it on paper . . . things always go a bit smoother with a little planning.

If you have access to a digital camera and printer, this can be a super easy task. If you don’t, all it takes to start planning out new colors or fabrics is a little drawing Continue reading »