About Me

I live in Vancouver, British Columbia with my husband, daughter (14) and son (11). I am a grade one/two teacher, and love my profession, but my other passions include fashion (visit me on Instagram @classroom.runway) and furniture painting (@54th_Ave_East). I love thrifting, furniture makeovers, diy projects and crafts. Over the years, I’ve come to love French Country & Farmhouse design and decor, and that definitely has an influence on the pieces that I paint and refinish. Many summers ago, I was inspired by a beat up vintage dresser I found in a back alley. I knew I could transform it into something great, and was inspired by my son’s love of everything to do with TRUCKS. As I was in the middle of this project, I realized how much I was enjoying myself… it had been a long time since I’d taken on anything like this, but in the past I have painted many, many things. I started looking on the internet for ideas for other projects, and was amazed at all the wonderful blogs out there showcasing diy projects, furniture redos and creative crafts. I really love a great thrift store find and the challenge of transforming pieces. I’m always learning, and hope you’ll join me!