My Favourite Tool
Wide flat chalk paintbrush
From Appalachian Restoration & Design to SunshineNday‑D
Rebuilding, One Brushstroke at a Time
A thrift-store dresser and a tin of chalk paint started everything.
Years ago, my cousin and I were building Appalachian Restoration & Design — bringing tired furniture back to life and learning (the hard way) what actually works. Then life took a sharp turn: I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
After years of chemo, I'm grateful to say I'm on the winning side — and I'm rebuilding, one brushstroke at a time.
What you'll find here
- Furniture makeovers (especially chalk paint — because it still feels like therapy)
- Practical home fixes that matter
- Tools and supplies I truly use (no fluff)
- "Start where you are" projects for tight budgets and tired bodies
The full story — Starting Over — The First Brushstroke
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6+
Years in the Craft
Survivor
Stage IV · Still Here
8
Crafts, One Workbench
What I Make
Eight Crafts, One Workbench
Each one started as curiosity. Each one became a passion. Here's every craft I teach on this site.
Monthly Contest
Make Something. Win Something.
Every month I give away a curated kit of my favourite supplies to one maker in the community. Share what you've made and you're in — no catches, just crafting.
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