Harness Creativity In Functional Craft: Upscale

What can you do for a summer project? You could upscale furniture...

Take an old chest of drawers, buffet, media cabinet and paint it (or stain) in a new dramatic color. Or paint a design on it (if you can't, then pay someone to do it!). Put fresh lavender or vanilla liners in the drawers!

• Tole painting needs a comeback! Oil paint on wood.

• Tarnished metal can get a face lift--talk to your paint specialist!

• Vintage glass affect for a coffee table or mirror.

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