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Buckets to Blooms

I love transforming forgotten furniture, creating custom builds, and helping bring wedding and event visions to life.

Furniture refinishing, light upholstery, custom projects, and creative design in North Louisiana.

07/31/2026

Got in a little booth work this evening. It’s coming along and I’m ready to have it all styled for my favorite season.

07/29/2026

Not every work session goes as planned.

This side panel put up more of a fight than I expected, but after a break (and a little help from my voluntold helper), it’s finally off.

One last fix… then it’s time to choose the finish.

07/27/2026

A little behind-the-scenes update…

I’m starting to share more project tutorials, tips, and inspiration on my blog and Pinterest.

If you’d like to follow along, I’ll drop the links to my Pinterest page and latest blog in the comments.

07/25/2026

Part 2 is done!

I don’t love using a paint stripper, but sometimes it’s the best tool for the job. On this piece , all the grooves and details made it the easiest way to get back to the wood.

The paint is mostly gone, and we’re one step closer to the finish line. We know it’s staying a beautiful neutral wood tone. Next, we decide if it will it be a stain or a paint wash?

07/22/2026

Well… I finally did it. 😅

I said I wanted to start sharing more of the process instead of just the finished piece, so here’s my first furniture makeover video.

This custom piece is getting stripped back to a lighter natural wood finish, and I thought I’d bring y’all along for the journey.

Thanks for sticking with me while I figure this video thing out.

07/15/2026

A couple of recently completed custom pieces. ❤️

I love working on pieces that have history and special meaning. Hearing the stories behind them is one of my favorite parts.

I was a little nervous when the only instruction for the cedar fish was, “Different shades of blue.” Instead of painting it solid, I let some of the natural wood peek through the finish. Seeing how much she loved it made my day.

Thanks for trusting me with your special pieces.

07/14/2026

This Louisiana heat is tough!

We’re slowly winning the battle against the bamboo and brush so we can move on to painting the brick.

If you’ve got someone working outside this week, check on ‘em. Better yet… show up with a cold drink and a fan. They’ll probably love you forever.

07/07/2026

Does anyone else spend more time looking for the thing you know you own than actually working on the project? 😂

Finally found my upholstery supplies so I could get back to these chairs.

07/01/2026

This vanity found a new home a while back, but it’s still one of my favorite furniture transformations.

I loved taking this piece from tired to timeless with soft color, floral details, and just enough vintage charm to let its character shine.

I finally shared the full makeover story on the blog, including the products and techniques I used along the way.

If you enjoy seeing old furniture brought back to life, I hope you’ll take a look.

🌐 https://bucketstoblooms.com/blogs/workshop-stories/a-marketplace-vanity-gets-a-romantic-new-beginning

06/29/2026

𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Your first coat doesn’t need to cover completely.

Whether you’re painting a wall, a door, or a piece of furniture, don’t overload your brush or roller trying to get full coverage on the first pass. Thin, even coats almost always give a smoother, more professional finish. Trust the process—the second coat is where the magic happens.

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http://bucketstoblooms.com/

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