OoTB: Nature as Inspiration

Posted on May 3, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

I’m definitely one of those people who will pass by someone’s trash and slam on the brakes if I see something good. People throw away perfectly good things and once it’s curbside, it’s fair game in my opinion! This morning … Continue reading →

Do you want a side with that?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

Side tables are a necessity. Where else are you going to set your giant glass of Pinot Noir while you watch New Girl? They can be small, large, long, funky or traditional. The sky is the limit really. As I … Continue reading →

For the love of chairs

Posted on April 30, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We’re on to May tomorrow and that makes me happy. Since it is National Honesty Day, I have to tell you that I didn’t blog yesterday because the annual Great Grapes Wine Festival … Continue reading →

OoTB: The Magic of Chalk Paint

Posted on April 26, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

My sister is getting ready to move in a few weeks. No one wants to buy completely new furniture when they move. In an effort to save money, she asked me to paint a few pieces for her to bring … Continue reading →

Round 2 of the Estate Sale!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

If you have ever tried to sell an entire house of things, you know that it can not be done in one weekend. That’s why my family and I decided to have another estate sale this Saturday! A few people … Continue reading →

Husband’s Nightstand: A Year in the Making

Posted on April 23, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

That’s right. Poor guy had to wait almost a year since we moved in for a proper nightstand and dresser! But as they say, good things come to those who wait and indeed they did! Just like Cupid, sometimes you … Continue reading →

Green Reminders

Posted on April 22, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

Happy Earth Day everyone! I’m so excited that it’s getting warmer. This means my green thumb (or lack of one) is itching to start growing stuff. I’m hoping to plant a pallet garden in the next few weeks with soil … Continue reading →

OoTB: Wall Art and Milk Pails

Posted on April 19, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

It would have been easy to skip a post today. With all of the dramatic news scenes and tragedy, I almost didn’t even feel like writing or sharing. Then I thought that if we stopped our daily lives and habits, … Continue reading →

Darling Street Feature

Posted on April 16, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

In the wake of what happened in Boston yesterday, I thought it would first be important to share this. This timely sign was made by Marie at Blooming Homestead and it’s a message I think we all could learn from. … Continue reading →

Putting Yourself Out There

Posted on April 15, 2013 by thepaintedbranch

It can be slightly intimidating to share your product for the first time with strangers. Until this weekend, the only people who had seen my work in person were my close family and friends. Even though I didn’t sell any … Continue reading →

The Painted Branch

Turning boring into beautiful

OoTB: Homemade Sunburst Mirror

Chairs: A Test of Patience

OoTB: Painting Small Accessories

Charming Entry Table