How to Flip Furniture Archives

Stop Watching, Start Flipping: Why the Best Way to Learn Is by Doing

We’ve all done it… Hours (okay, weeks) of watching YouTube videos, scrolling Pinterest boards, and bingeing makeover reels on Instagram. It’s exciting. It’s inspiring. And it feels like progress. But let me ask you something honestly: How many pieces have you actually flipped? And how much closer are you to making money from your skills? If the answer is “none yet” or “not really sure,” don’t worry—you’re not alone. Most new flippers fall into what I call “learning limbo.” Learning Limbo: When Research Turns into Procrastination Watching tutorials is great. In fact, I teach and share them myself. But there comes a point where watching becomes a way to avoid the doing. You start believing: “I’m not ready yet.” “I need to learn just one more thing first.” “What if I mess it up?” Here’s the truth no one talks about: You’ll never feel 100% ready. You will mess up. … Read more

Cat Lady, Gardener, Furniture Flipper

The Cat Lady, The Gardener & The Furniture Artist A Tribute to Women Who Still Have So Much to Give It’s 5:30 AM A sparkle ball is rolling across the bed like it’s game time in the World Cup. My seven year old fur ball, Mia, is the star forward. Most would find this irritating—but when you’ve bonded with a creature so small and full of trust, these moments become sacred. Her tiny paws curl around my fingers, her chin rests on my wrist, and her purrs echo what we both know deep down: I am her safe place. There’s beauty in that kind of connection. A quiet, fulfilling kind of purpose. Mia, my early morning purr machine and unexpected reminder that being someone’s safe place is a gift. Then comes the garden. Walking in flip flops through dew-kissed grass toward rows of zucchini, beans, and blossoming tomatoes… this is … Read more