Transformations/DIY
Kids and markers… if I only had a nickel for every time a client called with a marker meets furniture crisis. Well, I’m right there with you raising a budding artist myself. In a sea of washable paints and crayons, they always seem to find the Sharpie. It must have been a full moon because twice in one week I was discussing what to do when Sharpie stikes your light leather furniture. I must credit my fellow mommy-network for this trick of the trade. When Sharpie hits leather, try spray on Coppertone Kid’s Sunscreen to get it out. Magic, magic, magic, magic!
HELP!!! Please! :) I'm using this picture just as a reference point/ inspiration... I'm want to, and know I can make a Nebraska table for "The Man Cave".. I am still trying to figure out how or what to do. I want it to be cool and funky without that HUGE glass top, because there is "so much room for activities" that the boys get a little rowdy. Any Ideas are GREATLY appreciated! The site said this: Give a side table new voice with old letterpress blocks added to the top. Look for the blocks at thrift or antiques stores. Glue the blocks to the tabletop, then add a new piece of glass. Have a local glassmaker produce a smooth-edge piece that fits exactly or slightly larger than the table base. Editor's Tip: Ask the glassmaker to determine what thickness the glass should be given your table size. Also, ask whether tempered glass, which is safer in case of breakage, might be a good option.
DIY Concrete Countertops The most-requested tutorial from last week's laundry room reveal was by far and away the concrete counters. Many of you asked if this treatment is durable enough for a kitchen. It definitely is! If you have laminate or formica counters and want something to get you by for a couple years until you can splurge on stone, this is a really great option. The best part is it costs about $15 and it's incredibly easy to tackle as a solo project! http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/
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