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Create a stunning, spring-fresh look on furniture

Create a stunning, spring-fresh look on furniture

Would you like to give your furniture a clean, spring-fresh look? It’s easy with pastel colours and a floral transfer. Just in time for spring, it’s no surprise that florals and pretty colours are right up my alley. It’s probably my signature style. But I love it and the result turned out so nicely. Thank…

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How do you make MDF look nice?

How do you make MDF look nice?

Can you make MDF look nice? MDF is a budget-friendly option but not very pretty. You need to know the right products to use to make it work. However, a lick of paint and some decoration goes a long way to help make MDF look nice. But there are a few things you need to…

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Where is the furniture now? 9 updates!

Where is the furniture now? 9 updates!

How long does it take to sell furniture? It depends on several different factors, from the time of the year to its mass appeal. After nearly a year of writing about the pieces I refinish, I’m often asked how long it takes to sell furniture. And it depends on: If the piece has mass or…

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The best upcycling project for beginners – the 8 rules

The best upcycling project for beginners – the 8 rules

The best upcycling project for beginners may come in different forms but there are eight rules to follow which will lead to success. Of course, rules are made to be broken. And you can break some of these eight rules too. But they’re designed to help you. To keep you on the right track and…

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How to apply a furniture transfer over mineral paint

How to apply a furniture transfer over mineral paint

Like the look but not sure how to apply a furniture transfer? Don’t worry, they are so easy to do and look amazing. I’ve done quite a few pieces with furniture transfers. From chests of drawers to cabinets… and this one is the smallest yet. But the thing they all have in common is that…

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An interesting way to paint a wood stool

An interesting way to paint a wood stool

You can add a lot of character if you paint a wood stool. Here’s how to use an interesting design to create a one-off, statement piece. An interesting way to paint a wood stool The piece A customer bought this quirky stool from another trader at Homemade at The Barn. Then they asked me to…

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The top 10 blog posts of the year

The top 10 blog posts of the year

The top 10 blog posts of the year. The posts that have captured imaginations, prompted comments and even occasionally caused anger. This list is based on the posts that have been read the most. By subscribers, regular readers or the casual pop-by-er. You may see some on this list that you haven’t seen before. I’d…

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2021 in numbers – the year Tea and Forget-me-nots began

2021 in numbers – the year Tea and Forget-me-nots began

2021 in numbers. It’s the year this blog began. So, here’s a summary of the year and its significant numbers, to reflect on. If you’ve read my story, you’ll know how Tea and Forget-me-nots came about. December is a good time for reflection. Whether to create a new year’s resolution or to just think about…

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How to paint wood furniture black successfully

How to paint wood furniture black successfully

To successfully paint wood furniture black is difficult. Top coats often turn out streaky. Fortunately I found a way to get a great result. Black and white are some of the hardest paint colours to finish well. Many thanks to Dixie Belle for sponsoring this post. This post includes gifted products and affiliate links so…

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How to make over a small side table with golden glamour

How to make over a small side table with golden glamour

A small table is a low risk way to start upcycling. Here’s how to make over a small side table with a golden wow factor. They’re small so don’t use a lot of paint. Often have straightforward shapes so won’t need fancy tools or brushes. And will hopefully be quick so you can see if…

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