RUSTIC PAINTED FURNITURE: HIGH TOP TABLE REDO Welcome 2018! As part of my new year routine, I’ve been doing a bit of reorganizing and cleaning up…not only not with the house, but with my social media content, website content, and all the other places where content exists. While going through our Pinterest boards, I…
How to Stencil a Wood Floor with Chalky Finish Furniture Paint Remember that time it took me four tries to finally produce a kitchen floor I love? Yup, you read that right, FOUR times…now this sounds like a fun “do-it-yourself project gone wrong” story, doesn’t it!? It all started about five years ago when my…
DIY DECONSTRUCTED CHAIR Well, I found my new love…no, no – not human-wise, project-wise! That new love is deconstructed furniture! I first noticed this look from Restoration Hardware and immediately fell in love. Since I was not about to drop a thousand dollars on one chair, I started my usual Pinterest research to see…
Baby Steps By Dave Ramsey Thinking of trying the baby steps by Dave Ramsey? Today, I share something very personal. My husband’s and my financial crisis and journey to financial freedom. I know we are not alone when it comes to our past life of “keeping up with the Joneses” and getting in way over…
Perfection is an Illusion Perfection is an illusion. Everyone has their own idea of what perfection is. When I think about the word, my mind immediately goes to an illusion that’s always out of reach. Is it really worth striving for something that you can never achieve? So why am I talking about perfection today?…
How to Sell Crafts: 7 Secrets to Success Want to sell crafts you’ve made? You’re in the right place! I’m going to share some secrets on how I sold my own handmade items, but first I want to tell you a bit about myself. Hi, I’m Krista. I am the owner of vintageandrestorebyk.com and author…
Should You Use Chalk Paint Wax Chalky finish furniture paint is a great alternative to traditional paint because it’s easier to use and gives a beautiful finish. However, sometimes you may find that your painted finish needs an extra boost in the durability department. This is where chalk paint wax comes into play. In this…
How to Get Started in Resin Art So you’re thinking of entering the world of resin art but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place! This how to guide will walk you through the process of resin art from start to finish. I was never too interested in water color painting or…
Write for a Digital Nomad Blog Do you have a dream of working from anywhere in the world? One way to make this happen is to write for a digital nomad blog. The world is changing. Technology has made it possible for people to work remotely and live anywhere in the world. The digital nomads are…
Furniture Flipping: My Backstory A little backstory to how my furniture flipping days began… I had worked my way up the corporate ladder for over a decade. I was an AVP with a near six figure income; all in my late 20’s. I held a position at one of the most well regarded banks in…
