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We scored this very RED spalted (ambrosia) cherry table for $50 and refinished it in a Restoration Hardware-style weathered finish. Changing cherry wood into anything but red is tricky, so I tested out several different stains to get exactly the color we wanted for this heirloom piece. Once the reactive stain was dry, applying a medium walnut danish oil made the wood grain really POP! Once the danish oil was dry, I used a foam brush and applied 4-5 layers of water based top coat.

Thrifted home decor has become a part of the “norm” in our house. If I tell my friends that some of my decor is from Facebook Marketplace, many are stunned that I shop secondhand. “pay it forward” so that it’s easier to afford the big stuff. With one simple coat of Fusion Mineral paint in the color, I was able to make them look like they were made for our bedroom feature wall.

Using dollar store mugs and my new ceramic paints, I’ve been testing out a few techniques to create PERMANENT mug designs! Perfect for personalized gift giving, DIY mugs are a simple, quick project that even the kids can do. All it takes are a few simple materials for this super fun and simple DIY project! It’s always nice to break up complicated home improvement projects with a quick, easy and fun craft.

A glass vase filled with pinecones, wildflowers growing nearby, or even dried flowers and herbs can make an excellent addition to your home decor and help you feel like summer is here all the time. Your heavy window treatments might help keep your home cool, but if you’re working with dark colors it’s probably safe to say your house isn’t feeling very summery. If you want to maintain that summery feeling all year long in your bedroom, consider adding an insulating blanket or comforter underneath your lighter summer comforter. While that’s a huge boon to your home’s resale value, you may never want to move again after this summery addition is complete.