Furniture Books

The author shows how to transform new and old, outdate furniture with paint finish techniques. The book is broken down into a variety of easy to follow methods. Large full color step-by-step photographs show the reader how to acheive successful results. A novice can understand the instructions and get results quickly. Techniques that are especially attractive: faux leather look, patina verdigris, painted mosaics, crackle finish. From the start to the last page- a wealth of valuable information on painting and decorating furniture. Highly recommended for any "do-it-yourself" furniture and home decorators

This book inspired me to create a scarecrow for my backyard in San Francisco. My sons and I had a ball recycling junk to make our Garden Goddess. I thought this book had fantastic seasonal ideas. The Pumpkin Shepherd is adorable for fall. My sons can hardly wait to create the White Rabbit in the spring and what a great way to recycle all those white plastic bags. What an excellent family activity. My other favorites are the One Man Band made with an old chair and tomatoe cage and the Junction City Jug Band with plastic milk jugs for heads. What an inspirational and creative way to take items that are considered junk and turn them into something magical. The illustrations are really well done. Thanks for writing this book! Happy foraging!

THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXCELLENT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO TAKE PRIDE IN DOING IT YOURSELF AND FOR THOSE WHO NEED SOLUTIONS FOR PROBLEM DECORATING AREAS BUT DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS FOR THOSE FLOORS, WALLS, ETC., WHICH THEY MIGHT CHOOSE.

There are so many ideas in this book I've never seen before using things you already have. The best part is the individuality
of all the options.. Things that are truly original but pleasing to the eye as well.

This is one fine book about the furniture. You won't believe the action in the story.

I had a top-bar beehive I wanted to decorate - lots of blank space on the hive screaming for some sort of ornamentation. This book really got me thinking and provided all sorts of ideas.

Finding a good book with great ideas and real information is a plus - glad I bought this one.

I love to collect things, but I have found by displaying them in creative ways, it makes the item all that more precious to me. This book gave me clever ideas for items that had just been tucked away in a drawer. Now they are on display where everyone can enjoy them.

If you enjoy transforming ideas into reality,this is the ideal book for you.

This is a great book to read during the winter.
Many, many do-able projects- fun things!

Or just dream...