I think I like this little life 🥰 Changing care I think I like this little life 🥰 Changing careers can be challenging but I’ve never felt more free, at peace, and so happy! 
I know that everything I’ve done so far in my life has led me to this moment. How lucky am I to be able to follow not one, but two passions in my lifetime? 
I’ve worked so hard to become a nurse so walking away from it (even if it’s just for a while) was not easy. But I’m so glad I’m pursing my love for design, helping people (in a different way), and creating content that inspires you. 
Stick around as I navigate the new life of entrepreneurship and share fun projects that are in the works 😉🤎 
#diy #interiordesign #diyprojects #diyer #contentcreator
Can’t lighten the wood on your furniture? Use th Can’t lighten the wood on your furniture? Use this technique to create a faux wood grain without the hassle of sanding or possibly damaging any veneer wood. 
Here’s how to achieve the look: 
-Clean your furniture piece (IMPORTANT STEP!!) 
-Repair any damaged veneer with wood filler 
-Lightly sand all surfaces and wood filler once dried 
-Clean well with cheesecloth to get rid of any sanding dust 
-Paint with chalk paint. (I had a sample of SW mixed with @bbfrosch paint transformer already on hand) 
-Once paint is dried and coverage looks good (I applied 2 coats of paint) apply @rustoleum Decorative Glaze 
-Apply the glaze with a soft brush first, then immediately after sweep with a brush that has harder bristles (I used a deck brush) 
-Make sure to do long light brushstrokes and wipe the brush with a rag in between strokes until you get your desired look. 
-Once the glaze is dried, seal with a polycrylic. I sprayed the dresser with Minwax polycrylic in a gloss finish 
It’s hard to tell the dresser was painted! The lines created in the glaze look amazing and truly mimic wood grains. Give this a try and let me know how it goes! 
#refinishedfurniture #furnituremakeover #paintedfurniture #furniture #dressermakeover #frenchprovincial #frenchprovincialstyle #frenchprovincialfurniture
It was finally time for the ghosts to become Chris It was finally time for the ghosts to become Christmas trees! Since making my own trees two years ago here’s what I’ve learned. 
-wrapping the trunk with brown floral tape makes it look better 
-instead of pre drilling in random places, drilling around in sections makes it easier to insert stems 
-using different size bits to drill your holes to make sure your stems are nice and snug 
These were so much easier to make and I love how I can choose any bunches/stems to create unique trees. 
#diychristmastree #diychristmasdecor #christmastree #christmasdecor #minichristmastree #christmasdecorideas
This dresser that was given to me by my lovely cou This dresser that was given to me by my lovely cousin @wendelyniashai has been sitting in my garage for a few months. But I believe it was just waiting for the right time and right home. 
When I saw that @helpherhomeri needed furniture to furnish and decorate a shelter for women of domestic violence and their children I knew this dresser would be perfect! 
I reached out and the measurements were just what they were looking for! 
Initially the plan was to just purchase hardware and clean up the dresser to donate. After some thought I knew I couldn’t donate the dresser as is. 
I decided to give it a makeover because I believe everyone deserves a safe and beautiful place to call home. 
If you are able, I encourage all of you to reach out to any local organizations doing amazing things for people and see how you can help ❤️
#refinishedfurniture #refinisheddresser #furnituremakeover #furniture #furniturerestoration #frenchprovincial #furniturestills #frenchprovincialfurniture
I’ll forever love making my own Christmas trees I’ll forever love making my own Christmas trees 🌲 
#diychristmastree #diychristmasdecor #christmasdecor #christmastree #porchdecor
Turning coffee grounds into holiday magic with the Turning coffee grounds into holiday magic with these DIY ornaments ✨🎄 
I love how these turned out! I’ve been recycling my old clear ornaments this week and this one is my favorite! 
Here’s how to make your own: 
-Mix Mod Podge with a couple teaspoons of coffee grounds 
-Stir well until you get the color you desire (you can always add more Mod Podge if it’s too thick or dark) 
-Remove cap from ornament and pour in your mixture 
-Move around to cover the entire inside and place upside down over a cup to let excess drip out 
-Leave overnight to dry 
-(optional) Add Rub n’ Buff to cap and place back on ornament
-Hang and enjoy! 
#diyornaments #treedecorating #diychristmasdecor #christmasdecor
✨GIVEAWAY CLOSED🌲✨ I’ve teamed up with @l ✨GIVEAWAY CLOSED🌲✨ I’ve teamed up with @lynchcreekfarm to give away a beautiful fresh wreath just in time for the holidays! This wreath smells amazing and will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit! 
How to enter:
🌲Like this reel and comment ‘WREATH’
🌲Follow @lynchcreekfarm and @paintingbythepenny 
🎄Bonus entry: tag a friend for an extra entry (each separate comment is an additional entry) 
Giveaway ends on November 29th at 11:59 EST! 
Available to win in the U.S only. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.
I was sad to see the fall decor go so I used it as I was sad to see the fall decor go so I used it as inspiration and I’m holding onto the grapevine wreaths a little longer! 
We were able to easily transition from fall to Christmas decor by switching out the pumpkins for Christmas garlands and bundles. 
I’m having a hard time deciding which one I love more, last year’s garland arch or these year’s wreaths? Let me know in the comments which one is your favorite! 
And keep an eye out on my stories as I add more decor to the porch this week! 
#porchdecor #christmasdecor #christmasporch #christmasdecorations #christmaswreath #frontporch
Spent part of the day today decorating the front p Spent part of the day today decorating the front porch for Christmas! Last year this arch was EVERY👏🏽THING!!! 
This year we’re doing an easy transition from fall to Christmas decor. Catch part of the process on my stories! 
Stay tuned for the final look! I’m having a hard time deciding which one I love the most! 
#christmasporch #porchdecor #frontporchdecor #christmasdecor #outdoorchristmasdecor #holidaydecor #christmasdecorideas
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Interior Design · October 17, 2023

Shelf Styling Made Easy: 5 Practical Tips for Beginners

Styling shelves may feel like an intimidating task but it doesn’t have to be! Beautifully styled shelves can transform any room, adding character, charm, and a sense of your unique taste. If you’re new to shelf styling, don’t worry –…

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DIY Projects, Interior Design · October 11, 2023

DIY Built-In Bookshelves

I always felt like this side of my living room was missing something. It needed a little more function. I had refinished a secretary hutch years ago, which I still love and the arm chair from Ikea is a nice…

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DIY Projects · September 20, 2023

Fall Craft Idea: How to Decoupage Pumpkins Using Napkins

When fall rolls around, it’s my favorite time of the year to do fun fall crafts and transform my home into a cozy haven filled with seasonal decor. One of the most charming and budget-friendly ways to do this is…

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DIY Projects · July 6, 2023

DIY Painted Tablecloth

The idea of painting a tablecloth is so exciting to me. To have a unique piece as part of your tablescape that you created is so cool! I love putting together a nice table setting, like the one I did…

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DIY Projects, Furniture · June 18, 2023

Vintage Chair Makeover

It’s been a bit since I’ve refinished a piece of furniture. The last piece I’ve shared on here has been a Sideboard Makeover. Even though I have been busy with other projects, working on and transforming furniture is always so…

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DIY Projects, Interior Design · May 12, 2023

Small Bathroom Makeover in 4 days

This bathroom on the main floor of our house was in desperate need of an upgrade. A couple of months ago I did a quick makeover on our other bathroom and that consisted of me painting the floor. This time,…

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Hi! I’m Joanna, a Latina who is passionate about making homes beautiful through furniture, design and DIY! Follow along as I share all my tips and tricks and the behind the scenes. I hope to inspire you as much as you all inspire me!

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I think I like this little life 🥰 Changing care I think I like this little life 🥰 Changing careers can be challenging but I’ve never felt more free, at peace, and so happy! 
I know that everything I’ve done so far in my life has led me to this moment. How lucky am I to be able to follow not one, but two passions in my lifetime? 
I’ve worked so hard to become a nurse so walking away from it (even if it’s just for a while) was not easy. But I’m so glad I’m pursing my love for design, helping people (in a different way), and creating content that inspires you. 
Stick around as I navigate the new life of entrepreneurship and share fun projects that are in the works 😉🤎 
#diy #interiordesign #diyprojects #diyer #contentcreator
Can’t lighten the wood on your furniture? Use th Can’t lighten the wood on your furniture? Use this technique to create a faux wood grain without the hassle of sanding or possibly damaging any veneer wood. 
Here’s how to achieve the look: 
-Clean your furniture piece (IMPORTANT STEP!!) 
-Repair any damaged veneer with wood filler 
-Lightly sand all surfaces and wood filler once dried 
-Clean well with cheesecloth to get rid of any sanding dust 
-Paint with chalk paint. (I had a sample of SW mixed with @bbfrosch paint transformer already on hand) 
-Once paint is dried and coverage looks good (I applied 2 coats of paint) apply @rustoleum Decorative Glaze 
-Apply the glaze with a soft brush first, then immediately after sweep with a brush that has harder bristles (I used a deck brush) 
-Make sure to do long light brushstrokes and wipe the brush with a rag in between strokes until you get your desired look. 
-Once the glaze is dried, seal with a polycrylic. I sprayed the dresser with Minwax polycrylic in a gloss finish 
It’s hard to tell the dresser was painted! The lines created in the glaze look amazing and truly mimic wood grains. Give this a try and let me know how it goes! 
#refinishedfurniture #furnituremakeover #paintedfurniture #furniture #dressermakeover #frenchprovincial #frenchprovincialstyle #frenchprovincialfurniture
It was finally time for the ghosts to become Chris It was finally time for the ghosts to become Christmas trees! Since making my own trees two years ago here’s what I’ve learned. 
-wrapping the trunk with brown floral tape makes it look better 
-instead of pre drilling in random places, drilling around in sections makes it easier to insert stems 
-using different size bits to drill your holes to make sure your stems are nice and snug 
These were so much easier to make and I love how I can choose any bunches/stems to create unique trees. 
#diychristmastree #diychristmasdecor #christmastree #christmasdecor #minichristmastree #christmasdecorideas
This dresser that was given to me by my lovely cou This dresser that was given to me by my lovely cousin @wendelyniashai has been sitting in my garage for a few months. But I believe it was just waiting for the right time and right home. 
When I saw that @helpherhomeri needed furniture to furnish and decorate a shelter for women of domestic violence and their children I knew this dresser would be perfect! 
I reached out and the measurements were just what they were looking for! 
Initially the plan was to just purchase hardware and clean up the dresser to donate. After some thought I knew I couldn’t donate the dresser as is. 
I decided to give it a makeover because I believe everyone deserves a safe and beautiful place to call home. 
If you are able, I encourage all of you to reach out to any local organizations doing amazing things for people and see how you can help ❤️
#refinishedfurniture #refinisheddresser #furnituremakeover #furniture #furniturerestoration #frenchprovincial #furniturestills #frenchprovincialfurniture
I’ll forever love making my own Christmas trees I’ll forever love making my own Christmas trees 🌲 
#diychristmastree #diychristmasdecor #christmasdecor #christmastree #porchdecor
Turning coffee grounds into holiday magic with the Turning coffee grounds into holiday magic with these DIY ornaments ✨🎄 
I love how these turned out! I’ve been recycling my old clear ornaments this week and this one is my favorite! 
Here’s how to make your own: 
-Mix Mod Podge with a couple teaspoons of coffee grounds 
-Stir well until you get the color you desire (you can always add more Mod Podge if it’s too thick or dark) 
-Remove cap from ornament and pour in your mixture 
-Move around to cover the entire inside and place upside down over a cup to let excess drip out 
-Leave overnight to dry 
-(optional) Add Rub n’ Buff to cap and place back on ornament
-Hang and enjoy! 
#diyornaments #treedecorating #diychristmasdecor #christmasdecor
✨GIVEAWAY CLOSED🌲✨ I’ve teamed up with @l ✨GIVEAWAY CLOSED🌲✨ I’ve teamed up with @lynchcreekfarm to give away a beautiful fresh wreath just in time for the holidays! This wreath smells amazing and will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit! 
How to enter:
🌲Like this reel and comment ‘WREATH’
🌲Follow @lynchcreekfarm and @paintingbythepenny 
🎄Bonus entry: tag a friend for an extra entry (each separate comment is an additional entry) 
Giveaway ends on November 29th at 11:59 EST! 
Available to win in the U.S only. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.
I was sad to see the fall decor go so I used it as I was sad to see the fall decor go so I used it as inspiration and I’m holding onto the grapevine wreaths a little longer! 
We were able to easily transition from fall to Christmas decor by switching out the pumpkins for Christmas garlands and bundles. 
I’m having a hard time deciding which one I love more, last year’s garland arch or these year’s wreaths? Let me know in the comments which one is your favorite! 
And keep an eye out on my stories as I add more decor to the porch this week! 
#porchdecor #christmasdecor #christmasporch #christmasdecorations #christmaswreath #frontporch
Spent part of the day today decorating the front p Spent part of the day today decorating the front porch for Christmas! Last year this arch was EVERY👏🏽THING!!! 
This year we’re doing an easy transition from fall to Christmas decor. Catch part of the process on my stories! 
Stay tuned for the final look! I’m having a hard time deciding which one I love the most! 
#christmasporch #porchdecor #frontporchdecor #christmasdecor #outdoorchristmasdecor #holidaydecor #christmasdecorideas
From gifts for kids to experiences Paintingbythepe From gifts for kids to experiences Paintingbythepenny.com has all the gift guides you’ll need to help you this holiday season. Did you catch the last gift guide? 🤑😆
Happy shopping and remember spending time with your loved ones is really what matters the most ❤️
#holidaygiftguide #giftideas #holidayshopping #giftguide #holidaygifts
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