by April Hyde | Jan 11, 2017 | Art, Inspiration, RAWHyde Furnishings
If this is your first time here, welcome! From time to time I like to share the products I used to achieve the look in my most recent painted furniture makeover. This hoosier cabinet was definitely a favorite amongst you guys! The Details Of This Painted Furniture... 
by April Hyde | Nov 7, 2016 | Art, Inspiration, RAWHyde Furnishings
Well, here we are in the middle of fall. Can you believe it?! Before you know it we’ll be traveling to be with family or gathering guests in our home to celebrate a season of gratitude. If you’re like me you like to make sure your home is in tip top shape... 
by April Hyde | Oct 6, 2016 | Art, Home, Lifestyle, Tips
When I first started this venture, my idea of how to distress painted furniture was taking some sandpaper to the finish to reveal some of the wood behind it. That is probably the most obvious method of distressing a painted finish. I have since learned that there are... 
by April Hyde | Sep 13, 2016 | Art, Inspiration, Tips
Are you looking for a solution to those pesky pink, brown, and yellow stains bleeding through your painted furniture finish? If so, you’ve come to the right place. STAINS BLEEDING THROUGH PAINT: Bleed-through. It’s like the longest four letter word ever if... 
by April Hyde | Jul 26, 2016 | Art, Inspiration, Lifestyle
There are times when it just makes sense to make your own chalk paint. Last week I went home for a visit in the small town where I grew up, Brownfield, TX. I knew that my mom wanted me to help her transform her old cedar chest while I was there and I was looking... 
by April Hyde | Apr 3, 2016 | Art, Inspiration
In my most recent post I shared with you my struggles with the coffee table I was trying to refinish for my friend. I finally figured out the sanding and got the stain to go on beautifully. (Click here if you missed that post and want to read it.) Then I was ready to...