I have been wanting a change in my dining area for quite some time. As much as I love my farm table, I was ready for a change. Above all, the colors of the dining room area are what I call southwestern, so it needed some brightening up. I decided I wanted to do a DIY dining table makeover, and find all used pieces. My goal was a bright, cheerful, farmhouse style dining area. The dining area is small (It's more like a ... Read the Post...
Before and After Furniture Makeovers
Before I started blogging full time, my husband and I worked on custom builds and furniture makeovers. This was added income to the family budget, and quality time spent with each other. During this time, our photos were mostly just before and after shots, and not tutorial based. However, I wanted to share a few of our before and after furniture makeovers with you in hopes that it will inspire you to start your own project! The ... Read the Post...
Buffet Makeover Using Saltwash
The Hubs and I recently visited our local auction house. We occasionally venture away from the thrift stores and yard sales to see if maybe we can luck up and find a few deals at the auction. You can read HERE the best places to find used furniture if you’re a beginner. While browsing the used furniture, I came across this buffet. What got my attention was those sexy legs! Aren’t they just gorgeous? The ... Read the Post...
DIY Farmhouse Christmas Sign
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at CFR! Our plan is to put up our Christmas tree this weekend and decorate our home. I always like to incorporate signage in the décor. This adds to the charm and character to any room. That’s why I decided to make a DIY farmhouse Christmas wood sign. The Hubs and I debated this year about purchasing an artificial tree. For the last ten years, we have always had a ... Read the Post...
