Candlestick makeover

These candlesticks have been in my closet for probably 15 years. They are a little heavy and garish looking for my liking, but a good size. I figured I’d do som…

Two dated candlesticks from a thrift store were given a French Country makeover with Annie Sloan Chalkpaint, using a dry brush technique.

Candleholders are fairly easy to find at garage sales and thrift stores, and they lend themselves nicely to upcycling and repurposing projec...

Get 21 creative ideas for decorating with candlesticks and candleholders. Both repurposed and DIY project ideas, with plenty of creativity!

If anyone were to tell me that brass was making a comeback, let alone that I'd be trying to recreate the look of brass, I'd tell you...

These candlesticks came from Goodwill (gasp! Shocker… I know). I think they were $3 for the set. (Please try really hard to ignore my laundry in the background! I’ve got to be more aware of things like that before I start taking pictures. Oops.) I really liked the shape of them and I liked the […]

It is 2018! Wow guys…..time flies! Let's get honest here for a minute. I have been totally in a slump since the Christmas decor went down. I had it all down by the 30th with the exception of the artificial tree that is still partially sitting in the foyer. You see after using that tree...

Hello Everyone! As I mentioned in my last post, from the Country Living Fair, I bought some ornate candlesticks that weren't in the finish that I liked. So, I decided to give them a makeover. These candlesticks were the perfect size and style, just not the right color. Also, the price was great! I got both candlesticks for just $25. Ornate candlesticks can get very pricey. So, I snatched these up quickly! I knew I could use a little bit of paint and wax to give them the look I wanted. This…

This is the year of use all the junk in my junk pile or get rid of it! I've had several "things" sitting around for when I feel inspired to get the project to done. I'm trying to not take on any new "things" until that junk pile gets a little smaller. I've actually donated a lot before and after Christmas but this lamp just kept saying NO, don't get rid of me! I can be great! I had planned on painting it as a lamp but we just don't have a use for it as a lamp. The shape is what drew me in at…

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DAP Products Inc.. All opinions of this awesome product are 100% mine. Hi Friends! I've got a super simple thrifty DIY project for y'all today. I was actually looking to test out a new glue. Although I have a personal favorite, it seems to take forever to dry, so