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Ep22 AI Staging for Furniture Sellers: A Tool, Not a Shortcut

AI Staging for Furniture Sellers: A Tool, Not a Shortcut AI staging has become one of the most talked-about topics in the furniture flipping world — and for good reason. Some sellers are excited about it. Others are hesitant, unsure if it’s ethical, accurate, or even appropriate to use. And many are quietly wondering if they’re about to fall behind if they don’t use it. That tension is understandable. Any time a new tool enters a creative space, it raises important questions — not just about how to use it, but whether it should be used at all. The Problem Isn’t AI — It’s How We Think About It AI staging isn’t meant to replace craftsmanship. It isn’t a shortcut for poor prep, sloppy work, or misleading listings. When used wisely, AI staging does something much simpler — and much more helpful. It helps buyers visualize. Most buyers struggle … Read more

Ep21 What Perfect Furniture Flipping Videos Leave Out – And Why it Matters

If you spend any time online watching furniture makeovers, you’ve probably noticed something. The videos are beautiful. The lighting is perfect. Every brushstroke looks effortless. The finished piece is flawless. And yet… if you’re honest, you may have walked away from some of those videos feeling more discouraged than inspired. That feeling isn’t because you’re doing anything wrong. It’s because something important is missing from most “perfect” furniture videos. The Part We Rarely See Most highly polished furniture videos are designed to showcase an end result — not to teach the process in a way that helps someone else replicate it. They often skip: the small decisions the minor mistakes the in-between steps the moments where something didn’t go as planned And over time, watching too many of these videos can quietly shift how we learn. Instead of building skill through practice, we start chasing perfection through observation. … Read more

A New Podcast for Beginner Furniture Flippers

A New Podcast Just for Beginner Furniture Flippers If you’ve ever wanted to start flipping furniture but felt overwhelmed by where to begin… you’re not alone. I hear from so many women who dream of turning outdated, forgotten pieces into something beautiful (and profitable!), but instead they get stuck: Not knowing where to start Unsure where to sell their finished pieces Afraid of wasting money on products that don’t work Not knowing what tools they really need I get it—I’ve been there. That’s why I’ve been working behind the scenes on something special just for beginner flippers. Next week, I’m launching a brand new podcast designed to take away the overwhelm and give you a clear, step-by-step path forward—so you can stop second-guessing and start flipping with confidence. I can’t wait to share the first episodes with you! Until then, keep an eye on your inbox (have you subscribed yet?) and … Read more

Unique Sixteen Drawer Cabinet Redesign (PART 4)

Today, I’m going to take you behind the scenes for the last set of drawers in my workshop cabinet. It’s been such a fun project! You know, I’ve been using this cabinet to store all those random tools and furniture parts that used to be scattered all over my workshop. And let me tell you, it’s not just super handy, but it’s also super cute! I’m a firm believer in surrounding myself with beautiful things, especially in my workshop. It just sparks that creative fire, you know? What’s really cool about this project is that each drawer front has a unique design. It’s like a mini canvas where I can express my personality and showcase different furniture redesign techniques. It’s creativity on a teeny tiny scale, and I absolutely love it! In case you’ve missed out on my previous posts, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here are the links: … Read more

[VIDEO] Master the Art of Antiquing – Retique It Glaze Tutorial

The Art of Glazing Yep. Glazing can be intimidating! I remember the first time I used glaze on a couple of pieces. Oh my, I’d thought I’d ruined it. But then a weird thing happened. I waited a day, took another look and LOVED it. So now I always tell my members to wait a day before deciding that the outcome wasn’t good enough. It’s funny what one day will do to your perspective. Yesterday I glazed the doors on my end table and at first I thought that I wasn’t happy with how it turned out. It didn’t look like picture I had in my head. But then it happened again! Today I LOVE it and I can’t wait to list it. What a transformation! Here’s the BEFORE with another piece I picked up at the same time. It was cleaned, repaired and primed with oil-based paint. My … Read more

[VIDEO] A How-to Patriotic Coffee Table Set Tutorial

We’ve had these two pieces for a long time sitting in our garage. I was never really sure what I wanted to do with them. It’s no secret that coffee tables are hard to sell, so I was wanting to do something special with them to grab the attention of possible buyers. It’s a balance. You want to redesign your furniture pieces in a way that will appeal to a large audience, but if you stick with a simple, one color design, people might just scroll on by. But if you get too creative, your customer group will seriously narrow. BALANCE is the key. We do tend to redesign according to our own individual tastes, our own style, which isn’t a bad thing if our vision isn’t too wild or on the other end of the spectrum, boring. It’s no fun painting a piece in a way that we dislike. … Read more

Unique Sixteen Drawer Cabinet Redesign (PART 3)

Today I’m showing you how I designed four more drawer fronts. I’m enjoying using it for my random tools and furniture parts that were scattered all over my workshop and it doesn’t hurt that the cabinet is super cute either. I like having prettying things around me, especially in my workshop because it inspires me. Each drawer is designed differently to not only show my own personality, but to also showcase some different furniture redesign techniques on a teeny tiny scale. Here are the other posts in case you’ve not seen them: Unique Sixteen Drawer Cabinet Redesign (PART 1), and Unique Sixteen Drawer Cabinet Redesign (PART 2). The BEFORE: To prepare a piece for paint, DH and I first needed to clean, sand and prime: Remove the Colonial looking top part. Cleaned with Krud Kutter and scuff sand. Shore up the drawers so they fit well. Spray prime it … Read more

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results (Part 7) – How-to Minimize Brush Strokes When Priming

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results Furniture Painting Tips for Beginners >> Part 7 << The video below is the seventh in a mini series sharing some PRO tips about furniture painting. Below are the direct links to the videos on Youtube ICYMI. Video #1: 14 Furniture Painting Tips Video #2: 7 Furniture Painting Tips Video #3: 3 Methods for Painting Furniture Without Tape Video #4: How to Paint Crisp Lines w/ Tape Video #5: How to Close Paint Lids Properly Video #6: How to Strain Oil-based Primer Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you’re there. Link to my video on Youtube if video doesn’t play: https://youtu.be/YYSmh1vlNLE The Method explained in the video: 7 Tips for getting your primer on without brush strokes NOTE: This is what I do – by all means, find out what works best for you! WANT TIPS? Do you do contract work? Protect … Read more

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results (Part 6) – How to Strain Oil-based Primer

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results Furniture Painting Tips for Beginners >> Part 6 << The video below is the sixth in a mini series sharing some PRO tips about furniture painting. Below are the direct links to the videos on Youtube ICYMI. Video #1: 14 Furniture Painting Tips Video #2: 7 Furniture Painting Tips Video #3: 3 Methods for Painting Furniture Without Tape Video #4: How to Paint Crisp Lines w/ Tape Video #5: How to Close Paint Lids Properly Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you’re there. Link to my video on Youtube if video doesn’t play: https://youtu.be/CqMMRa0uhmE The Method explained in the video: Straining oil-based primer + tips NOTE: This is what I do – by all means, find out what works best for you! WANT TIPS? Do you do contact work? As in, a customer asks you to paint THEIR piece. When you subscribe to … Read more

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results (Part 5) – Closing Paint Can Lids Properly

[VIDEO] Get PRO Results Furniture Painting Tips for Beginners >> Part 5 << The video below is the fifth in a mini series sharing some PRO tips about furniture painting. Below are the direct links to the videos on Youtube ICYMI. Video #1: 14 Furniture Painting Tips Video #2: 7 Furniture Painting Tips Video #3: 3 Methods for Painting Furniture Without Tape Video #4: How to Paint Crisp Lines w/ Tape Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you’re there. Link to my video on Youtube if video doesn’t play: https://youtu.be/CqMMRa0uhmE The Method explained in the video: Don’t just pound away with your hammer to close the lids on metal paint cans – it will let in air and who knows what else, because the hammer will bend the lid. There is a better way. NOTE: This is what I do – by all means, find out what … Read more