Chalk Paint & the Dining Room Table

by SidneyBristol // September 23, 2015 // 2 Comments

I swear, this site might need to be renamed Why I Love Chalk Paint. This last week I tackled our dining room table. We’re gearing up for a DIY kitchen remodel and one of the things on my list to... Continue reading →

Furniture Remodel: Chalk Paint & Cheap Tables

by SidneyBristol // April 30, 2015 // No Comments

I’m saving my office remodel for last, but so you understand where this project came from I’ll tell you this is the last thing I painted with chalk paint. By the time I finished with the nightstand and everything in... Continue reading →

Furniture Remodel: Chalk Paint & a Nightstand

by SidneyBristol // April 29, 2015 // 2 Comments

I’ve been on a roll ever since Elise and I talked chalk paint now, well, way too long ago. Since catching this bug, I’ve had my eye on this nightstand I bought as a two’fer deal. I was originally looking... Continue reading →

Make your own chalk paint, you say?

by SidneyBristol // April 28, 2015 // No Comments

Okay, so I was gushing over Elise Logan’s cabinet make-over post before publishing it on twitter and lamenting that there aren’t any vendors of the chalk paint brand she uses super close. To get any, it means a bit of... Continue reading →

Guest Post: Elise Logan & the wonders of chalk paint!

by SidneyBristol // April 27, 2015 // 3 Comments

Do you have old furniture hanging around that is useful but just not pretty? Or are you a fiend for hitting up the Goodwill or the garage sales and getting pieces with great utility or lines but they’re in need... Continue reading →

Pinterest: Chalkboard Fridge

by SidneyBristol // December 30, 2014 // No Comments

I knew when we got the house we were going to have to get a bargain fridge. We were lucky that a friend of ours wanted to upgrade, so we got a great deal on this refrigerator. I’d already bookmarked... Continue reading →

DIY: Christmas Wreaths

by SidneyBristol // December 19, 2014 // 3 Comments

Quick Note: After this post, I know I need better pictures and a light box. Please forgive the less-than-ideal quality. Chances are you’ve seen those beautiful, puffy, sparkly wreaths around the holidays. With a new house, I’m always looking for... Continue reading →

DIY Project: Children’s Artwork Frames–A Failed Project

by SidneyBristol // December 18, 2014 // No Comments

I debated hiding this project and not telling anyone about how badly I messed up, but then I figured–where’s the fun in that? Why do I only want to document my successes? What about my failures? So to that end,... Continue reading →

DIY: Custom Dry Erase Board

by SidneyBristol // December 17, 2014 // No Comments

So the idea from this came around because of my second gig. I’m also a novelist, and it’s rather important for me to be able to visualize goals and deadlines. My office is highly personalized. In case you’ve missed some... Continue reading →

Pinterest: Spice Jars

by SidneyBristol // December 16, 2014 // 2 Comments

We’ve all browsed Pinterest, seeing the cool projects everyone does. Well, now that I have a house to put said projects in, I figured I should get started. To be fair, I began this one while I was still in... Continue reading →

Drop Dead Thrifty

Bringing Sexy to DIY

Author: SidneyBristol