Materials: Annie Sloan chalk paint in Olive Annie Sloan clear wax
Author Archives: Kristin Lia
Country Nightstands
Nightstands are always fun to reimagine! I picked these up while going to look at a different piece from a woman on Facebook marketplace. They were peeking out under a tarp and me, being my nosy self, asked to take a look. Made of solid wood, these were perfect for a country look. Click hereContinue reading “Country Nightstands”
Project #1 – My first piece ever!
The piece that got me hooked! After my accident, I needed my living space to feel less busy. I am still a lover of dvd’s and had Ikea’s Billy bookcase to store them. I looked online for a new dresser but found them all too expensive. So this is what I did instead. I foundContinue reading “Project #1 – My first piece ever!”
Steps for a typical chalk paint project
There are a lot of factors when deciding to refinish a piece. For this example, I’m going to use a dresser as the “typical” piece. These steps can be applied to any project you’re working on – just modified. Click here for a list of the basic chalk painting supplies you’ll need. Decide what youContinue reading “Steps for a typical chalk paint project”
How to dig up tulips from containers and store them
Last fall after a suggestion from my neighbour, I decided to plant tulips bulbs in planters that I used for my summer plants. I found some on sale at Home Depot. My thought was that my tulips would bloom in the spring and then I would dig them up and use the planters for summer.Continue reading “How to dig up tulips from containers and store them”
How to create a hanging impatiens basket
For a really long while, I had an awful backyard. It was sloping towards the house, and compromised of cracked patio stones, old leaning fences, and patchy grass. A couple of years ago, I had a really handy boyfriend who took it on as a project to build me an awesome deck. He’d tell youContinue reading “How to create a hanging impatiens basket”
How to strip paint from wood drawer handles
Stripping is SO. MUCH. WORK. I picked up this dresser and it is so absolutely gorgeous. The original owner did paint the built-in wooden handles and with the vision I have for it, I want the bare wood showing. Usually I’d sand them down but with an area so delicate I thought I’d try myContinue reading “How to strip paint from wood drawer handles”
How to build a wall mounted coat, key & dog leash rack
When I adopted my second dog, I realized that I needed some sort of organizational system to keep the halti’s, collars and leashes straight. After looking for something I could buy, nothing was the right size to fit the space I needed it for. I came across an idea on Pinterest that I felt IContinue reading “How to build a wall mounted coat, key & dog leash rack”
Basic supplies needed for chalk painting
In my quest to “de-clutter” my space after my accident, I decided to move my dvd collection from my old IKEA Billy bookcase to an old dresser that I picked up at a local thrift store. My good friend Jessie, an interior designer who lives in Charlotte, NC, suggested I use Annie Sloan paint. She’sContinue reading “Basic supplies needed for chalk painting”
How to build a plant wall using a pallet
In the summer of 2019, I ordered one of those super bags of pea gravel to cover the part of my yard not covered by the deck. While they were supposed to take it with them, they left the pallet that it was delivered with. I kept it because I knew that I would beContinue reading “How to build a plant wall using a pallet”
Kristin Lia Restoration 