Category: DIY Projects

• The Beauty I Find in Old Furniture

  

  People often ask me why I like to paint old furniture. They associate this hobby of mine with my mesmerization of past eras that has drawn me to the vintage style and fashion culture. That is all accurate and true, but there is a deeper reason. The best way I can explain my love for […]

  Nahya

  August 4, 2014

  Creativity, DIY Projects

  Antique, DIY, Refurbished, Refurbished Furniture, Upcycle, Upcycling

• IKEA Hack with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

  

  IKEA has always been a part of my life growing up. As a kid, my brother and I used to pretend we lived in the demo rooms, especially the ones with the bunk beds, and we always anticipated ending our IKEA visit with a hotdog and ice cream that cost less than $1. At home […]

  Nahya

  July 9, 2014

  Creativity, DIY Projects

  Annie Sloan, Anthropologie, Chalk Paint, IKEA, IKEA Hack, Paris Grey, Refurbished Furniture, Upcycled Furniture

• Upcycled Furniture Inspired by Summer and Travels

  

  I am so happy to have finally completed refurbishing some of the antique pieces I’ve had sitting in my garage over the winter months. I had a bit of free time this past weekend so away I went with my paintbrush. I hope you enjoy the transformation! Storage Cabinet I painted this stunning piece a calming blue-green and added coral […]

  Nahya

  July 8, 2014

  Creativity, DIY Projects

  Antiques, CIL Paint, DIY Projects, Refurbished Furniure, Turquoise, Upcycled, Upcycling, Vintage, Zara Home