5 I Get It From My Momma…

While I rant and rave and thank my biological mother every day of the week for passing her DIY genes my way, this post is about another momma of mine…previously mentioned biological mother is surely confused at this point. I have some explaining to do.

There is nothing I love more than texts/emails/facebook messages/phone calls from friends, family, clients and strangers alike picking my furniture flipping brain. But when one of my best pals, and Delta Delta Delta pledge mom, Erin (cue the “Ahhhh. Gotcha.” from bio mom) sent me her before and after pics of a project she’d been working on, I was over the moon. Not only do I love seeing my friends join me on the thrifty, DIY side of life, but Erin’s table also proves another point I enjoy drilling into the brains of those unfortunate enough to throw the but-I-just-don’t-think-I-can-do-it card my way: A little paint goes a long way.

Let’s take a look at Erin’s table before. With chipping paint and a few birdie deposits on the corner, there is definite room for improvement…



A quick sand and a coat of primer…



…followed with a turquoise base coat dry brushed with a pale ivory-yellowish hue and Erin’s old-made-new table is up and running in no time!



Great job, Mom! A fabulous addition to your outdoor space for practically nothing. I’m coming over. What’s for dinner?



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