Paint Pine Furniture with a Driftwood Effect
Do you have a drab old pine table that took up residence between your sofa and your love seat years ago? I can totally picture it. It does its job, it holds your lamp,...
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How to Set an Effortless Easter Table
On the heels of a rough New England winter, warm weather and long days are calling my name. With Easter a little more than a week away, I’ve begun replacing my home’s wintery items...
How to Distress Furniture with Coconut Oil
I’m going to fill you in on a new tip to achieve an aged, distressed look on your painted furniture without sand paper. It took some convincing but I was finally allowed to take...
Valentine’s Day Mantel
Pale blue is a nice complement to red, don’t you think? This year, I chose to decorate for Valentine’s Day without the hearts and roses … and just a hint of red. As you...
Table Runner on a Budget
Table runners add a little something extra to a table–whether they are placed directly on bare wood or on top of a table cloth. An extra decorating layer, table runners can add a pop...
5 Most Popular Posts of 2014
The first full year of Restoration Writer (I launched in late November 2013) has been extremely exciting and rewarding for me! Through my mistakes and triumphs, I’ve learned so much about what it takes...
Merry Cork-mas!
Wine corks make great home decorations (they can be incorporated into bars and table tops or simply displayed in a vase on a bookcase) but their time to really shine is during the holiday...
Have a Very Neutral and Classic Christmas
For whatever reason, I’m all about an understated look with my holiday decor this year. In my living room, you’ll see loads of greenery enhanced with muted colors, a dab of silver and lots of...
The Easiest Wreath This Holiday Season
Need a quick and easy solution for your front door? I have the easiest wreath tutorial you will come across! This is the 3rd installment in an unintentional series–how to take the same wreath...
Aromatic Stovetop Spice Mix
Are you expecting a houseful this Thanksgiving? Well, I have a way for you to delight every last one of your guests from the moment they enter your front door. How about appealing to...
