I used to say it wasn’t necessary to prime furniture, but I’ve changed my tune. I don’t think you need to prime all pieces before you paint, but there are some instances when a coat of primer will ...

Kathy founded the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion in 2011, where she shares tutorials on how to paint furniture and repurpose thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been ...

This painted coastal style table with stenciled nautical designs has a long, detailed story. The project went through many plan changes, but everything came out okay in the end. In fact, it’s better ...

With Spring in the air I’m ready to update my home decor and bring that feeling of newness and awakening to my surroundings. That means it’s time to create fun and unique decor. There is no need to ...

I first thought the bottle with the etched designs was a shaker but when applying the glue to the top of the bottle I noticed the lip was broken and the piece looked to be a perfume bottle. The break ...

The best thing about a gift besides the gift itself is the presentation. A beautifully wrapped gift and a handmade personalized gift tag says you put a lot of thought into the gift. These Christmas ...

The brass chandelier was an online auction purchase, and the price was only $3. I love old chandeliers because there are so many things you can do with them. I especially love the ones with the ...

I’m a child of the 70s and just a hippie at heart. I guess that’s why I love colorful boho or gypsy-style clothing and decor. That’s why I fell in love with this project. My original plan evolved into ...

Kathy founded the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion in 2011, where she shares tutorials on how to paint furniture and repurpose thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been ...

One great tip about thrifting is not to pass up home décor with good bones just because it doesn’t fit your style. There are so many affordable ways you can update that piece. Paint, fabric, decoupage ...

Kathy founded the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion in 2011, where she shares tutorials on how to paint furniture and repurpose thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been ...

The faux succulents I spray painted white are simply gorgeous. I got the idea from a gift shop item I spotted last week on vacation. Just wait until you see these beauties. Today is one of my favorite ...