One of the questions that I get asked most often is how to recognize Louis XV and XVI furniture. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I’m completely smitten with this style of furniture, especially furniture from the Louis XV period. Today I thought I would share some tips on how to recognize Louis XV…
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Today, is part three and the final reveal of our French Provincial dresser makeover! Our makeover of the French Provincial dresser is finally finished and it’s ready for it’s final reveal! Here’s Part One and Part Two in case you missed those. The third and final step in the makeover process was adding glaze and then waxing. The glaze that…
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Today is Part Two of the French Provincial dresser makeover! Today, it’s time for part two of the French Provincial dresser makeover! If you missed part one, you can see it HERE. I’ve added two videos (How to Blend Colors, and How to Add Highlights) to this post so that you can get a better visual, so be sure and…
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Today, I started the makeover of a French Provincial dresser! Several weeks ago, while attending an estate sale, I found a vintage French Provincial dresser and knew that it would be perfect for a makeover. The dresser wasn’t in great shape which is a plus for me when looking for furniture to make over. If it’s in perfect condition, I…
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It’s so easy to create a “French” table when you embellish it with DIY furniture appliqués! If you read my post last week, you know that I’ve been experimenting with making my own furniture appliqués by using silicone molds and resin. I’ve been looking for an inexpensive piece of furniture that I could use the appliqués on, and found what I…
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