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We're starting our long weekend heading up to Big Sur and Monterey ... follow my on instagram to see what we find :) @sarahmdorseydesignsHope you have something fun planned! :)...
Recent Obessions: Attic or Cap Code upstairs spaces
I'll call it a recent obsession, since I've been think about it a lot lately, but it really has been an always obsession.I LOVE attic or Cap Code upstairs spaces! I guess its the dramatic drops in the ceiling which create interest, but i think where is really gets me is how I feel in the space. Dropped...
My DIY Must Haves: Painting
Painting is one of the easiest ways to transform an outdated piece, so painting and prepping supplies are definitely on my DIY must have list! Most pieces will need a little TLC before painting, here are some of my basic prep tools:1. A variety of sandpaper - course, fine and medium grit sanding blocks...
Chartreuse and White Caning Chair Finished!
Yesterday I finished the cane chair! I found it last weekend at a consignment store for $35 (not bad considering the caning was in perfect condition!) This chair is probably one of the easiest chairs to reupholster (which was good because this was the first one that we've done!)We unscrewed the...
Cane Chair Peek
I am almost done with the cane chair, but couldn't wait to show a little peek of what it is looking like!There is a lot of gray going on in the corner where it is going, so I went with a bright chartreuse. I just have the cording on the back panel to do, and then I am finished! Looking forward...
Karlstad Sofa with Nailhead Trim
Doesn't my sofa look so much classier now? I love how nailhead can make an Ikea sofa look higher end (not high end, but higher :)Yesterday, I shared my tips on how to apply nailhead, since the sofa is made of a plethora of different plywoods, not all of the nails went in the same, so I had to remove...
Tips for Applying Nailtrim (and what I'm nailheading!)
As I finish the cane chair, I thought I would share another project that I've been working on ...Yesterday I decided to put nailhead trim on our sofa. The other week I mentioned it to David and he was unsure, because of what was underneath ... so I forgot about it. Today as I was looking at it and I...
My DIY Must Haves: Power Tools
Last week one of my reader's asked for a list of my must have tools for DIY projects. Since we move every few years (and pay to move most of it) we don't want to have a lot of extra stuff, so we try to keep our DIY supplies to a minimum (which can be hard!)Today, I thought I would start with power tools,...
Weekend Find: Cane Chair
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If you follow my instagram feed @sarahmdorseydesigns you might of seen this neat little chair found at a consignment shop ...Love the caning and the interesting lines, but the upholstery's time has past. There was so much dust when removing the fabric and foam that I think I'm going to replace the foam...
I've come full circle
I am revisiting my very first post, the first nightstand/dresser in the master bedroom. I've wanted to paint it for a long time, like ever since I finished the other nightstand/dresser in SW Anew Gray.For some reason I have a habit of seeing something I want changed, walking by it every day (in this...
