Tag: Annie Sloan

  • Hong Kong sky high elegance DIY

    Hong Kong sky high elegance DIY

    For anyone who is a frequent shopper, and by that I mean purchaser of IKEA furniture, you know the basic colour, look and feel of the pine or bamboo wood items. Every item in the store comes in this quintessential finish. It is the hallmark look of many indoor wood items, across Scandinavia. But there…

  • Billy needs a facelift

    Billy needs a facelift

    I am a huge fan of IKEA, here in Canada. Maybe because my family has a long ago tie to Sweden? (My Grandfather was born there, but left when he was 2 years old). Or what is probably a more plausible reason, is my Mom getting me started with my first bedroom set, brand new…

  • Creative love for an old piece

    Creative love for an old piece

    I found a great dresser at the second hand store the other day. I have kind of been looking for years. But, on this day, I took the measurements, my husband, our truck and we had some luck! Because you never know what you will find at the second hand store. Some days are golden…

  • The MALM Transformation

    The MALM Transformation

    For anyone who is a frequent shopper, and by that I mean purchaser, of IKEA furniture, you know the MALM series. In my house, the only thing more prevalent are the BILLY bookcases. I have always earmarked my cash for other things. I am as likely to buy groceries for one night of dinner that…