Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Re-Purposing”
Are you listening? Can you hear it? That whisper of Spring. Are you ready to take on those long awaited Spring projects? First, start with a deep down Spring cleaning. It’s time to declutter and freshen up those tired looking areas in your home. Or maybe you are ready for a whole new look. Now that the clutter is gone, go room to room. Make note of any areas that need a ‘lift’. There are so many possibilities. New upholstery for the living room furniture is a simple way to …
By Reba Byrd and Gerry Clampitt As soon as I saw the Amy Howard at Home presentation at Market, I knew I had found the best paints and finishes to sell in my store. What makes Amy Howard products stand out above the rest? It is not just about paint! Her love and respect of fine old furniture comes through. “Breathing life into home decor pieces that otherwise would be discarded has become a tremendous passion of mine”, Howard said. “The construction and integrity of older furniture is unquestionable, especially …
We’re excited to announce that Austin’s own, Amanda Brown, will be at Cowgirls & Lace (Dripping Springs) on December 14 to celebrate her new book, SPRUCE: A Step-By-Step Guide To Upholstery And Design. Amanda Brown left her day job to start Spruce, a furniture design studio in Austin, Texas. Her fresh aesthetic for interiors has garnered acclaim from publications that include the New York Times, Metropolitan Home, and Southern Living. SPRUCE: A Step-By-Step Guide To Upholstery And Design is a complete course in the art of taking furniture down …
Amy Howard is proof that following one’s dreams with passion and hard work can lead to a life of success and happiness. With the help of her husband, Gene, Howard owns and manages Artisan Studios, which is where the Amy Howard Collection is produced. The upscale, hand-crafted and hand-painted interpretations of fine antiques produced through Artisan Studios are inspired by styles dating back to the Renaissance and 17th and 18th Century France. Visit Amy Howard’s Blog
Chalk paint is the newest secret in today’s world of Shabby Chic and modern design and it has taken the DIY world by storm. If you lean more to the softer, low sheen finishes or if you want to have more control with the finish that is best suited to your décor, chalk paint is the way to go. This is a great way to take a tired old furniture piece from drab to fabulous in a very short time. This paint and technique eliminates the need to sand, prime …
