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. As…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vintage Camper Project – Part One
Summer is finally here and once again it’s time to head up north and enjoy our PURE MICHIGAN! You’ve seen Jill’s adorable cottage, now it’s time to show you the our old…
Window Shopping – Top 10 Ideas for Projects
Attention all repurposers and craft enthusiasts! This week is the Bungalow 47 Expansion Sale! Beginning Tuesday, September 9 and going until Saturday, September 13, we will be having our (non) warehouse sale!…
What Makes It a Dream House Anyway?
Lately, my dreams have become more ‘daydreams’ then nighttime ones. It’s probably because by the time I go to sleep I am more comatose and unable to remember anything. But I’ve been…
3 Things That Make a House a Home
I’m sharing the 3 things that make a house a home. Home has changed a lot for us lately. Being an empty nester is weird. Our house is quiet, there’s no sporting…
How to Create a Cozy Home
I made a big move. Not just any move, but the “official downsizing, all of our children are married” kind of move. I didn’t mean to do it, well I did, just…
DIY Crackle Finish with School Glue
DIY Crackle Finish. Celebrating back to school with a fun DIY crackle finish with school glue and Bungalow 47 chalk type paint. Creating a Crackle Finish Creating a crackle finish is fun,…
How to paint with a Clay + Chalk Paint
Have you ever wondered how to paint with a clay and chalk paint? Creating a textured surface or a smooth surface is easy with a chalk type paint. Follow along as we…