Decoupage Using Bungalow 47™ Matte Finish
Are you in the mode of crafting for the holidays? We are too! This week we made a cute Christmas wreath from wood scraps, painted it using our American-made Bungalow 47™ Furniture…
Thanksgiving Traditions and Memories
Thanksgiving is here and we’re all bloated from eating too much. So we thought we’d share some Thanksgiving traditions and memories that Chantelle and I each have with our families. Chantelle’s Thanksgiving Chantelle…
An Old Cabinet Gets a Makeover
Recently we purchased a much smaller house for our empty nest. I was in need of a storage cabinet for the dining room, to store my milk glass collection. The search was on. …
Adorable Gingham Tray Using Bungalow 47™ Furniture Paint
Remember our board we began with last week, when we made our wood chargers? We had leftovers. This week, this simple board was made into an adorable gingham tray using Bungalow 47™…
Closing the Cottage for the Season
As fall comes to a close and winter fast approaches, we say goodbye to our little summer cottage. Closing the cottage for the season is always a bit sad because so many…
Simple Wood Charger + Bungalow 47™ Furniture Paint: Part Two
Last week, we shared a simple project for a wood charger. This week, we will be making a second one, with a bit of vintage texture using Bungalow 47™ Furniture Paint. We…
Simple Wood Charger + Bungalow 47™ Furniture Paint: Part One
The holidays are coming, and we were thinking about friends, dinners, and tablescapes. Chantelle and I both have wood tables, as most people do, and we really wanted to make a quick…
Painting Glass Mason Jars
Painting Glass Mason jars is a great way to get a custom look for whatever glass jar project your heart desires. They make great inexpensive centerpieces, too. Recently, we hosted a fiftieth…
Monticello – A Bucket List Trip
In September 2016, we took a trip to Washington DC for my husband’s birthday. We had been looking for something exciting to do, and we thought it would be fun to visit…
Vintage Camper Project – Part Two
There’s something a bit magical about Michigan in the fall. The leaves change, the air gets crisp, and it’s a wonderful time to enjoy the great outdoors! This is how we…
A Visit to Magnolia – Part Two
Last week we mentioned we had a visit to Magnolia in Texas. This will be part two of that trip, as there was so much to see. My favorite part of our…
Making and Painting Cement Pumpkins Using Bungalow 47™ Furniture Paint
Fall is the prettiest time of year, especially if you are in a color-changing state like we are in Michigan! The days grow shorter, nights get an edge of a chill, and…
A Visit to Magnolia – Part One
At the beginning of October, Chantelle and I took a business trip down to Texas. We were going to visit many of our retailers who carry Bungalow 47 Furniture Paint. Since we…
Decoupage with Bungalow 47™ Matte Finish
This week we decided it was time for some decoupage using our favorite medium, Bungalow 47™ Matte Finish. Sadly, summer is over, and it’s time to get our fall crafts going! October…
Bungalow 47 – The Next Chapter
Have you ever felt when reading a book that you can’t put down, that it’s just so exciting you can’t wait to get to the next chapter? That is exactly how we…
Painting Outdoor Furniture
It’s summer and everyone is outdoors having fun. After cleaning up the ‘carnage’ left behind from a winter’s ice storm this spring, I took a look around at the rest of our…
