We are often asked, “what is shiplap?” With the popularity of Chip and Joanna Gains of HGTV’s Fixer-Upper, shiplap has become super popular and in-demand to add character to the interior of homes. Shiplap adds a lot of character and I personally love it. We always called it “planking” a wall. But call it…
Hi Friends, welcome to the first in our series of “Paint Tips From the Front Porch” we will be sharing some paint tips and how to’s as I come across something I think you may like, recurring questions or some little behind the scenes pro furniture painting and DIY “paint tips” Today’s simple paint tip…
Wow, ok guys, my seaside cottage master bedroom post went a little nuts. Seriously. Thank you. I posted a living room picture on Instagram and everyone asked for more, so here is the before and after of our cottage living room, kitchen and dining room. Our fixer upper by the sea was completely renovated on…
I love a bit of history and fun, how about you? We met a Cooper recently. Hands up if you know what a cooper is? I totally thought it was buddy’s name. True story. But I did find out a Cooper is a barrel maker. I honestly didn’t know there was a still a craft…
We’re calling our cottage reno done. Our cottage by the sea is ready for renters and done enough for now. There are a million other little (and big) things we plan to do at the cottage but we’re calling it done enough for now. We re-loved, reused, recycled. We upcycled, borrowed, painted, picked and scrubbed….
I have always wanted to paint a dresser with Miss Mustard Seed’s Tricycle Milk Paint. When I found this sweet solid wood dresser I knew what colour it was going to be. I was inspired by this dresser by Miss Mustard Seed. I didn’t have a beautiful Empire dresser, I did have a sweet simple…
A quick little project I’ve been putting off for a long time – Sisal Rope Covered Candle Holder – easy peasy 10 minute project