THE WEATHER TIN HANDLES large nightstands

 
 
 
Besides the 12 days of fog, the weather has been nice enough here that I have been able to
spray paint some things out side. As well my friend calls just to let me know how
upset he is that its warmer in Western Canada than at his home in Central Florida.
Heres hoping spring comes to everyone a bit sooner than expected.
 
 
This is a pair of nightstands I finished thanks in part to the nice weather.
They are quite large like the ones below.
 
 
 
 
They are painted in 50 -50 mix of ASCP Old & Pure White.
 

  
 
I used a set of antique tin swing handles that have been sitting around in the Etsy shop. I really
adore antique handles and was surprise these were still available, so I liberated them.
The back plates are thin and the detailed shape is pressed into the metal. I love the look!

 
To create these I took a plain set of pine nightstands and attached coffee table legs to them.
If you want to learn more about how I do this check out this article I wrote:
http://blogspot.ca/2013/11/tutorial-adding-legs-to-nightstands.html

 
This pair of large nightstands has been listed on the SHOWROOM page with price and dimensions.
 
 
 

BATH TIME WITH ANNIE SLOAN!

 
I have been waiting since last August to show you that I painted my bathtub with
ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT and a recent photo shoot has aloud me to share it with you now.
I didnt want to tell you back when I first did it because it was new and fresh and clean and who
 knows if it would hold up over time.
Well almost a year later and it has held up perfectly, fyi we are in and out of the shower every day.
 
doesnt it look amazing now?             and here it is 5 years ago
 
 
Plz understand I just painted the outside, not the inside of the tub where the water is.
I brushed the first coat on and left it for a day or so because it is very fragile when drying on
such as smooth porcelain finish. I then waxed it and added a second coat.
Yes you can paint ASCP right over the wax!!!
 
I smile from ear to ear everytime I walk past that room and dont see that harvest gold anymore!
 

My Mobile Router Table Video

I had one of my Youtube subscribers request that I make a video about my mobile router table that he spotted in my shop tour video. Its a simple video but it gets the basics across for this easy to build router table.



The Ultimate Shop Stool

Check out this easy to build shop stool!  Not only is it a great place to sit in the woodworking shop but it also can serve as an extra hand for great outfeed support.



These plans used to be free but now they charge for them!  How silly?!?! Im so sorry everyone but maybe I can get another video out describing the dimensions and things in more detail? click here to go to American Woodworkers page on it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME whining

 
 
The flu came to visit, introduced its self to George, they chatted a bit and left him alone.
The next evening in the late hours of night it came back to have a word with me, I must have lipped it off cause the damn thing took hold of me and abused me in every way imaginable for the next 11 days, which brings us to today *MY BIRTHDAY*.
 My eyes are still weeping, I sound like a hyena, and Im regularly medicating myself just to
get to the next cat nap. I have not been able to work or blog, even sitting reading emails has
been difficult. Im afraid this was my bodies way of saying "you should have gone on vacation"
 
 
I do have another simple applique trick that I have been wanting to show you and the photos
have been sitting here waiting.
Think about all those decorative shower curtain hooks you see at thrift stores.
I twisted the metal hook out of the resin shape, some broke in half so I glued them back together.
Once glued onto your furniture project and painted they dont resemble shower hooks at all.
 


 
I do not recall ever being this sick.
Projects will slowly get back on track soon and so will the blogging
George has done a fine job of taking care of me
and I cant wait to see what brings home for my birthday gift!
Yes honey ... thats pressure!!!!
 


THE ART OF WET DISTRESSING tutorial

 
You dont have to use sand paper to give your furniture project a
distressed and worn look if you use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
 
 
This look can be achieved with a damp kitchen sponge.

 
Start by painting your project with your color choice of ASCP.
Once dry, grab a damp sponge and clean rag.
 
NOTE:
**2 sided sponge / scrubbies work best for this**
**just dampen your sponge do NOT have it dripping wet**
 
 
Working in small sections (like this leg) wipe your dried paint with the damp sponge.
The chalk paint is going to absorb the water and start to soften.
 
 
Now take the scrubby side and wiping over the same area.
Be gentle with this step, the softened areas will start to lift.

 
Take a rag and remove any excess paint haze and dry the area you just worked.

 
You are ready to wax now.

 
You can also take this opportunety to clean your floor.

 
Its really simple to do, no scrubbing, sanding, or dust,
you are letting the water do most of the work for you.
 
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Stop in to see whats new in shabby chic white hardware available at firstfinds.
 
There are over 1000 pieces of used hardware to choose from
Etsy Shop.
 
 

 
 

How to Choose Curtains and Bathroom Accessories

Choosing the right curtains for a bathroom can become a task. The marketplace offers one a wide array of curtains, which doesn’t make matters easier. We do have options however. The options enable us to choose style, colors, patterns, and so on. The most important thing a person can do however is to investigate their bathroom first. Your investigation will help you choose coordinating colors and patterns.

How do I choose the right color for my curtains?
When choosing the right colors, you want to use information you have gathered, since choice of style, color, and patterns. You may want to go online, or to local department stores to view, the variety of curtains offered to you. Having a visual alchoices helps one to choose patterns and designs.

Once you have chosen your style and patterns, it will be easier to choose your colors. The basic concept is to make sure that the colors match the colors of your existing bathroom accessories, windowpanes, doors, floors, rugs, wall covers, etc.

How will I know if my curtain fits?
To make sure that your curtain will fit you must measure your window first. Use a standard craftsmen-measuring gauge. You want to measure lengthwise and widthwise starting at the center of the fabric. If you are creating your own by hand, measure across the length and width. Leave a bit of allowances for your seams, which should alchoices be around half-inch to a quarter inch.

How do I choose hooks or rings?
When deciding the pattern you can consider hooks and rings once you finish. Like curtains, you have a wide array of curtain rods, rings, and hooks to choose. You have the choice of hooks, or rings such as the looped items, which loop around your rod. Remember however, that the rod should fit the style of your curtains, hooks and/or rings.

Your choices include the round pine and maple rods. The rods will add a twist of charm to your new atmosphere.

How do I install my new curtains?
Installing the new curtains is not difficult. Keep in mind that your brackets are straight. To do this you may want to use a tape measure to gauge the distance down from the ceiling. Make sure that you start on both sides, starting on the same side. Once you finish, use artisans pencil to mark the spot. This will help you to remember where you need to drill holes for mounting. If you want you can choose common brackets to mount your curtain rods, screws, etc, which you will need to mark you spot so you don’t forget also. Once you finish, you can then hang your curtains.

When you start to measure, your curtains start in the room, measuring the window, measuring the window length to width. Keep notes so that you do not loose your information. Once you have your curtains mounted, you may want to consider shades, top treatments, home accents, coordinating pillows, and more. If you added flowery curtains to your bathroom, you may want to purchase and/or build a corner stand. Sit the stand in the corner of the room and add a flower vase and coordinating artificial flowers. In addition, you can add a few wicker baskets in your bathroom to store decorative soaps, perfumes, fancy toiletries, and so on. The baskets filled with fancy items will leave a lasting impression on your visitors.

Speaking of curtains, you may want to review window binds instead. Window blinds give a natural feel to the atmosphere; as well, the blinds are easy to wash. If you have a loved one in the home with a handicap, you may want to consider showers designed to accommodate the disabled also.

How to Choose Bathroom Accessories and Vessel Basin

Vessel basins are gorgeous bathroom accessories. When choosing vessels you want to consider the Glass, Above Countertop, Ceramic, Fire Clay, and the Oceana designs. You have a choice of ceramic sinks, glass sinks, vessels, and more to select from, therefore consider your bathroom overall texture, patterns, style and more before purchasing a Roman Basin.

If you want beauty, check out the line of Glass sinks offered to you by Oceana. The sinks are impressively beautiful. You may even have a hard time choosing from the sinks, since each design will attract your eyes. The Black Nickel for instance is gorgeous and would fit well in an exotic bathroom. If you have an aquarium bathroom, you may enjoy the Blue Reflection sinks.

How to choose more sinks:

Consider your bath alchoices before purchasing bathroom accessories. You want to match texture, design, style, colors, patterns and so on. If you have a modern bath, you may want to consider the Crystal Reflection sinks. The vessels are lavishly designed to please the eye.

If you have an antique bathroom, check out the gold, green, and champagne gold reflection sinks. You may also enjoy the crystal, clear, and sea greens. The sea greens will also work in aquarium bathrooms, antique, country style, and Victorian. Heck, you can even install the sink in modern bathrooms.

In addition, if you have an aquarium bathroom, you may enjoy the pearl-essence sinks, slate blue, platinum, and the 24-Karot Gold. The teal, cobalt copper, crystals, clear, may also work as well.

How do I choose from the Fire Clay Collections?

It depends on your style. If you like crackle black with gold trim, then you have style that matches an exotic and/or modern bathroom. You have the choice of white vessels, dark grays, pastel green, and the pastel blue also. This is not my style, but you may enjoy the variety.

Oceana products are offering closeouts on some very attractive vessels. The sinks would look nice in an aquarium bathroom, regal bath, or a delightful modern bath. Preferably, I would choose the vessels to enhance an aquarium or exotic bathroom. Yet, it is your style, as well as your choice.

How do I choose ceramic vessels?

If you have a taste for ceramic sinks then that is on you. As for me, I would not select the ceramic, since the materials will crack in time. Ceramic made the marina vessels, including the Andros. The vessels might look well in antique surroundings, or any area a male would visit frequently, especially if he was in the army.

This is the effect I get from the ceramic sinks, therefore you may want to go online and view images to decide for your self.

In addition to the sinks mentioned in this article, you also have a choice of above-glass countertop basins. The sinks sit below a mirror, and have a basin beneath it. The glass wear looks great. You might consider the sinks in an aquarium atmosphere.

Swirl vessels made of glass are available as well. Swirl vessels give you a wider selection of sinks to consider. You have the option of choosing champagne gold, crystals, including the clear and reflections. You also can choose sea greens, black nickels, gold reflection, slate blue, greens, teal, and more.

If you want, exotic/aquarium styles check out the slim-rim drop – in sinks by Oceana. Colorful, beautiful, extraordinary, etc does not sum out what you get. The sinks include the crystals, sea greens, gold and green reflection, slate blue, steel grays, black nickel, copper, and on.

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26 Pallet Table Moveable Piece of Art

In a completely furnished house you will find tables everywhere. The tables are used for dining tables, coffee tables, study table, computer table, bed side tables, sofa side tables, TV table and almost every place is decorated with the table. So you can imagine how much wood is needed to build them up. So now stop and think if all these tables can now be coated with the help of pallet wood, we can contribute towards our nature and therefore make it worth for future use as well. Here are some amazing pallet table ideas for you to make your house recyclable:

1. Pallet dining table is created just by using the four pallets. All the four pallets ate cut in the shape and size you want your ding table to be. This type of pallet table can be used for both indoors and out door purpose. 

2. Pallet coffee table is again created by using the two types of basis. This is a rolling table with wheels in place of the foot of the table. The pallet coffee table’s base is made up of the wooden pallets and the top is made up of the glass.

























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