Average But Inspired

Inspiring creativity at home.

Organization

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Stenciled Chair Seats – A Thrifty and Fun Kitchen Chair Makeover

Thank you to Cutting Edge Stencils for providing the stencil used in this project and the prize to be awarded in the giveaway.  The project and opinions are all my own. One thing I love is giving a plain object new life and personality with a simple change.  Stenciling the seats of my beat up kitchen […]

DIY Modern Desk – A Beginner Woodworking Project {Monthly DIY Challenge}

Thank you to Kreg Tool Company for sponsoring this post.  The project and opinions are all my own!  Also, this post contains affiliate links.  Please see my full disclosure policy here. Years ago when the ladies of the Monthly DIY Challenge and I started up this whole thing, I knew there would be times that […]

Mid-Century Dining Chairs Makeover

In a strange turn of events, Chicago has had absolutely amazing weather over the past week or so.  It is FEBRUARY and we have had temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s for multiple days in a row.  I am beyond thrilled with this taste of spring in the dead of winter, and have been using it to […]

How to Paint Furniture Without Using a Topcoat or Sealer

As I’ve alluded to before, I am super impatient when it comes to my projects (and well, most everything in life.  Patience is not my strong suit.).  I love instant gratification and I don’t like for any project to take too long.  That’s probably why I fell in love with chalky finish paint; most every […]