Before and After: Modern Office Chair Refresher
To start things off on this warm February morning, here’s the sad Before state of Holly’s thrifted office chair. As you can see, whatever is supposed to support the seat is not doing its job. After...
View ArticleBright Orange Chalk Paint Table Makeover
Wow! Did I ever get comments and emails after writing my newspaper column about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, as well as the blog popular DIY recipe of chalk paint! The first email asked for a...
View ArticleDouble Dipped Vintage Sofa Legs
Keeping up fresh, current studio decor is a challenge for me. By the time I find right blend of interesting, oddball pieces, I’m practically tired of them already. Currently, the look hints of color...
View ArticleGoodwill Sofa: Love It or Leave It?
I don’t know why I didn’t start this earlier to save myself all kinds of thrift store buying agony. This time though, it’s a former student who called me on the ‘upholstery hotline’ to see if she...
View ArticleThe New Upholsterers: Chrisie Cordrey
On June 21st, I’m presenting a talk to the Furniture Society’s annual conference in Port Townsend, Washington. The theme of the conference is Rooted, Creating a Sense of Place. Tying into the theme,...
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