by Leah Rex | Oct 20, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Furniture Transfers, Paint, Uncategorized
One of the questions I’ve been getting a TON lately is how to get a smooth metallic paint finish with a brush. Today, I’m going to take you through my process on this dresser makeover to show you how I achieve such a smooth finish! This post contains...
by Leah Rex | Jul 25, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Paint, Uncategorized
How do you get a nice smooth furniture paint finish on the top of your furniture? If you’ve ever painted furniture, you know the top is the most important part! It also is one of the hardest areas to get a smooth and durable finish. The larger the area, the more room...
by Leah Rex | May 31, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Paint, Uncategorized
Do you ever wonder if sometimes furniture artists doubt their work? You usually only see my best work on social media, but I wanted to give you a behind the scenes peek at the thought process of how beautiful furniture comes to be. Sometimes I paint pieces and they...
by Leah Rex | Apr 30, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Paint, Uncategorized
My Friend Beth had alerted me to a couple of nightstands that were for sale at our local Habitat for Humanity store. They were super cute in the picture online, so I decided to go look at them. When I got there, they were in rougher shape than I had anticipated....
by Leah Rex | Mar 14, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Paint, Photography, Uncategorized
Sometimes you just have to repaint! I paint a lot of buffets. They come in roughly the same size, give or take a few inches, and can be used for several different things within your home. You can use them as a TV console, a dining area buffet, a coffee bar, an...
by Leah Rex | Jan 14, 2019 | DIY, Furniture Painting Tips, Paint, Uncategorized
How I transformed this broken and dated buffet into a southwest inspired statement piece! My step daughter just got her first apartment this summer. This past summer we spent some of the hottest days of the year painting an adorable little kitchen table for her...
