Alchemy Fine Living
Deana Michelle Rodriguez
I love to sew, paint, and upholster. My blog and youtube videos provide tips and inspiration for many DIY projects. My favorite thing to do is up-cycle and re-purpose old furniture.
Recent Posts
paint, furniture, diy
DIY Painted Buffet
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Nov 14, 2012
My husband and I scored this buffet at the Rose Bowl flea market for only $40. It had a price tag of $50 on it and when I saw it I tried not to act totally... Continue reading
decor, diy, diy, furniture
Drop Cloth Turned Slipcover
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Nov 13, 2012
I don’t know why I didn’t think of this before! I use drop cloths all the time for the furniture painting aspect of my business, but never sewed on it or upholstered with it. It... Continue reading
paint, repurposing, diy
DIY Reclaimed Wood Clock
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Nov 09, 2012
My uncle gave me an old oak dining table and it was pretty ugly and outdated (I hope he doesn’t read this). He thought I could paint it and resell it in my store. I... Continue reading
paint, furniture, diy
Ask Deana: Painting Furniture for a Distressed Look
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Sep 12, 2012
I am constantly being asked questions about painting, distressing, and re-finishing furniture. My inbox is full of email inquiries and many of you have the very same questions. I have decided to start a new... Continue reading
diy, paint, furniture
Extreme Measures in Paint Stripping
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Aug 02, 2012
My mom and I just finished working on a bedroom set for a client. The pieces had a really thick paint, almost like plastic, that was obviously baked on at the factory. It was not simple... Continue reading
paint, furniture, diy
Painted Dresser with Decoupage Drawers
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Jul 08, 2012
One of the pulls on this dresser had a rusted screw that was stripped out. My grandpa is usually the master at patiently figuring these types of things out for us. This time, however, he... Continue reading
diy, paint, furniture
DIY Makeover: Painted Chairs
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Jul 03, 2012
My in-laws gave me these chairs almost a year ago (wow! it’s taken me that long to paint them… really?!) I wrapped the back in tulle and tied a big bow on them for my... Continue reading
paint, furniture
Clear Coat
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Jun 30, 2012
I constantly get asked if I put a clear coat on my painted furniture. People are always concerned that without a clear coat of some sort the paint job won’t hold up. When asked this... Continue reading
paint, furniture
Painted Furniture: Dressers!
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Jun 26, 2012
For some time now I have been working on putting together a book on all of the different furniture painting techniques I use. Because I want to fill the book with as many different furniture painting... Continue reading
diy, furniture, paint, diy, furniture
Refinishing Chairs: Paint & Upholstery
By Deana Michelle Rodriguez on Jun 21, 2012
We’ve been having fun with chairs lately! My mom and I upholstered this chair in a charcoal linen and a heavy cotton that has a very natural look to it. The seat, back and covered... Continue reading
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