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Demilune Table Makeover

Demilune Table Makeover - roomfortuesday.com Many of you know how much I love a good demilune table, and this thrifted one was such a great petite size that it felt versatile in the fact that it could really fit anywhere… in between windows or drapery panels, in tight areas, odd nooks, a hall, or even on the stairs landing. For $10, I couldn’t pass it up. The only problem? The finish had seen better days. The finish was actually rubbing off, it had some scuffs & scrapes, and I just felt it could really use a fresh coat of paint or stain. Emmett and I gave it a quick little makeover, it’s looking lovely, and now the most difficult thing I have to decide (in terms of design) is where it will live in our home. Click through for the before images, the process, and to see how this quick little makeover came to fruition!  Continue Reading

10 Painting Tips for Cutting In - roomfortuesday.com
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10 Painting Tips for Cutting In

After sharing my balcony column project, I was surprised how many messages I received about not using painters tape, drop cloth, or protective plastic. I never use painters tape and am not a very messy painter. I’m confident, can…

Painting Our Balcony Columns - roomfortuesday.com
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Painting Our Balcony Columns

I have a confession… I’ve been using a little Photoshop magic to adjust a tiny detail on our bedroom balcony (I know, I know). Any guesses? Some of you have noticed the discrepancy in my IG stories in the past.…

How to Use Gel Stain (A Frame Tutorial) - roomfortuesday.com
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How to Use Gel Stain (A Frame Tutorial)

I shared our office dining space a couple weeks ago (pictured above), and one item that made the biggest impact was large scale art from my best friend, Laurie Anne. I ended up ordering a natural, unfinished, maple frame from…

Guide for Choosing the Right Paint Tools for the Job - roomfortuesday.com
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How to Choose the Right Brush or Roller

Last October, I shared some of my favorite pro painting tips while we were working on the guest room, and received lots of positive feedback. I’m happy that was such a helpful post and I thought it might be…