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No Vintage Hardware? No Problem.
So many times when I find furniture it is missing all or most of its hardware. I am a hardware salvager extraordinaire.Â
Tired of Ugly Sweater Parties?
The holidays can be a wonderful time. Gathering family and friends for quality time is so important, but I have felt like my family get-togethers have been stuck in a rut.
How to Be an A+ Stenciler
Who would have thought that a buffalo plaid stencil and a new stencil brush would make me feel like a rock star? Well, it has and I am bubbling up with excitement to share my story with you. But first I have to tell you that I am a Jami Ray Vintage (JRV) Stencil Retailer.  When Jami Ray Vintage began to offer their stencils to local retailers I think I was the first order placed on their website. I sent my order in the minute the lines opened. I became a retailer because I knew they had a great quality product. ...
How to Wax Furniture
Waxing is scary. I think most people fear using wax as a top coat because it is an old technique and unfamiliar to them.
Wax, Poly or Top Coat - How to Finish Your Piece
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After putting in a bunch of work into painting a piece of furniture you want to make sure that you finish it right.