This. This is my happy place. My excitement meter shoots up about 220% when someone contacts me and ask me to do something in Alice in Wonderland style. And get this…..they PAY ME to do it!!! They offer me $$$ to go to MY HAPPY PLACE! Is this really even work??? Not this piece….no work here…just pure enjoyment creating this wonderland vanity. I started with the top surface….and yes…I did! Another rabbit hole! My first rabbit hole piece was a Jack Daniels dresser which you can check out her

Every day that I get to paint an Alice in Wonderland-inspired piece is a good day, and today is a good day for a good day! Introducing the Alice Buffet!!! If you are a new reader, hello and welcome to the Fancy Fam! With over a decade of furniture painting experience, I can honestly say that sharing my projects through this blog is still my favorite way to inspire! I've got years worth of fun and creative ways to update your home decor and furniture through paint! If this sounds like somethin

This. This is my happy place. My excitement meter shoots up about 220% when someone contacts me and ask me to do something in Alice in Wonderland style. And get this…..they PAY ME to do it!!! They offer me $$$ to go to MY HAPPY PLACE! Is this really even work??? Not this piece….no work here…just pure enjoyment creating this wonderland vanity. I started with the top surface….and yes…I did! Another rabbit hole! My first rabbit hole piece was a Jack Daniels dresser which you can check out her

I am just thrilled to share my Marie Antoinette "let them eat cake" armoire!!! It's bold and eye-catching! See all the details up close.

Announcing the arrival of the BABY of the Water Washed Dresser!!! The newest member of this family...my floral painted nightstand. This little nugget was created to compliment the gorgeous French provincial dresser from last week's blog! My client's mother has stored this nightstand in its original form .....again.....in the garage for probably 30+ years! Just a little Dixie Belle paint....an imagination....and the GUTS to try this DIY paint thing......this is what can happen! I painted the enti

When I first starting painting furniture as a business back in 2009.....there were very few people doing it at a business level. Why is this relevant? It means I had the cream of the crop options of used furniture pieces to choose from! It means I kept TWO of the largest sized storage units available...packed to the brim with the coolest, curviest, gaudiest, chunkiest pieces of naked tossed to the side furniture that I could possibly house! It was a never-ending supply of goodness! Until one

Discover how to transform a plain end table into a stunning tuxedo striped masterpiece with custom paint colors and gold accents in this DIY tutorial.

Chaos Transformed into Beauty: Explore our Colorful French Desk. Discover the art of finding harmony in vibrant chaos. Elevate your workspace with this captivating desk that brings a burst of color and creativity to your daily tasks.

I am just thrilled to share my Marie Antoinette "let them eat cake" armoire!!! It's bold and eye-catching! See all the details up close.

Elevate Your Space with Whimsical Charm: Discover the Artistry of a Color-Blended Dresser. Immerse yourself in the enchanting fusion of colors and creativity. Transform your décor with this whimsical masterpiece that adds a touch of magic to any room.

Discover the magic of a hand-painted leopard patina grunge buffet. Dive into the bold colors, textures, and transformation process in this DIY tutorial.

Reviving Vanities with Pop Art Magic: Dixie Belle Paint, Whimsical Transfers & DIY Wonders! Immerse in vibrant DIY as Dixie Bell paints blend with whimsical transfers, crafting Floral Whimsical Wonderland. Tracey’s Fancy tutorials unveil starburst techniques & WoodUBend accents, all underpinned by captivating Pop Art influences. Elevate painted furniture with Dixie Belle and Traceys Fancy for a transformative journey!

Discover my top 10 favorite projects of 2023! From whimsical apothecary jars to bold hand-painted furniture to emotional canvas art, this blog post has it all. Check it out now!

Visit the whimsical world of Mr. Toad's Happy Place - a hand-painted miniature village filled with vibrant colors and fun design transfers

Discover the magic of water slide transfers with this gilded damask side table step-by-step tutorial. Elevate your furniture game with easy, vibrant designs!

Whimsical Nightstand with Alice Completed (aka Pink Nightstand part 3) Well this took a turn I didn’t see coming! I had no intentions at all of using the Alice design transfer on this small chest. I had every intention of using paint and gold leaf only…… but once I completed the sides….. with the checkerboard and old world gold….. I immediately saw Alice sitting in her chair in a field of flowers under a shade tree in her Land of Wonder! Adding Texture: I used Sea Spray…. which is a paint

I've been painting furniture for over 20 years. That is ALOT of furniture! THIS..... this piece..... is my #1! #1 in my heart! #1 in style! #1 attention getter! It really speaks for itself and needs little to no words to describe it's beauty. I was asked to paint it for a friend. And to be quite honest..... I was VERY nervous at first. It was such a gorgeous piece on its own.... but it lacked personality and the details were just overlooked in a solid vanilla finish. She wanted bold.... and gol

Dixie Belle release of new transfers Bud & Branches and Alice 2 are used together to pair 2 totally different furniture pieces that could...

Revive a forgotten art deco armoire with a stunning makeover! Learn the step-by-step process and get inspired for your next DIY project.

Join the journey of transforming an antique writing desk into a vibrant, eye-catching whimsical masterpiece.

I am not kidding when I tell you that I have painted this headboard many times over!!! Anytime I am lucky enough to find it listed on a local sales page....I grab it! It offers a huge dramatic finish....no matter what direction I take the design. I can honestly say....this is the most fun I have EVER had with this headboard!!! My client specifically asked for a "mermaid" headboard....queen size....and TALL! She also asked that I use the aqua color on it....as it is going in her beach house..

Elevate Your Space with Whimsical Charm: Discover the Artistry of a Color-Blended Dresser. Immerse yourself in the enchanting fusion of colors and creativity. Transform your décor with this whimsical masterpiece that adds a touch of magic to any room.

Learn how to transform a plain nightstand into a stunning mustard yellow beauty with color blending and playful butterfly stamp accents.

Elevate Tradition with a Whimsical Twist: Discover our Painted Heirloom Adorned with Stripes and Checks. Explore the artistry of blending heritage with playfulness. Uncover the charm of stripes and checks as they transform your heirloom into a timeless yet whimsical masterpiece.

Ever dreamed of applying jewels to furniture? Now you can! Learn how a dated armoire can be converted into maximalist jeweled elegance with the new Gilded Age design transfers.

Visit the whimsical world of Mr. Toad's Happy Place - a hand-painted miniature village filled with vibrant colors and fun design transfers

Revive a forgotten art deco armoire with a stunning makeover! Learn the step-by-step process and get inspired for your next DIY project.

Everything I know about how to apply gold leaf! You can apply any color of leaf, in this way, but my favorite is gold. If you are looking for the most brilliant metal shine possible...leafing is your answer! There is always a time and place for metallic paints but I believe all creatives should try metal leafing and be comfortable enough with the process to add it to their toolbox! I have an entire drawer dedicated to Gold leafing supplies! It’s so satisfying! Gold leafing isn't a new process, b

Check out Tracey's Fancy Whimsical Boho Gypsy Armoire - Tracey's most in-depth piece with all of her whimsical techniques all in one.

Announcing the arrival of the BABY of the Water Washed Dresser!!! The newest member of this family...my floral painted nightstand. This little nugget was created to compliment the gorgeous French provincial dresser from last week's blog! My client's mother has stored this nightstand in its original form .....again.....in the garage for probably 30+ years! Just a little Dixie Belle paint....an imagination....and the GUTS to try this DIY paint thing......this is what can happen! I painted the enti

This. This is my happy place. My excitement meter shoots up about 220% when someone contacts me and ask me to do something in Alice in Wonderland style. And get this…..they PAY ME to do it!!! They offer me $$$ to go to MY HAPPY PLACE! Is this really even work??? Not this piece….no work here…just pure enjoyment creating this wonderland vanity. I started with the top surface….and yes…I did! Another rabbit hole! My first rabbit hole piece was a Jack Daniels dresser which you can check out her

Revive a forgotten art deco armoire with a stunning makeover! Learn the step-by-step process and get inspired for your next DIY project.

Discover raised stencil textures, color blending, molds, and stunning gold accents in this creative armoire makeover. From teaching piece to dreamy masterpiece. Let creativity guide you!

Ever dreamed of applying jewels to furniture? Now you can! Learn how a dated armoire can be converted into maximalist jeweled elegance with the new Gilded Age design transfers.

Every day that I get to paint an Alice in Wonderland-inspired piece is a good day, and today is a good day for a good day! Introducing the Alice Buffet!!! If you are a new reader, hello and welcome to the Fancy Fam! With over a decade of furniture painting experience, I can honestly say that sharing my projects through this blog is still my favorite way to inspire! I've got years worth of fun and creative ways to update your home decor and furniture through paint! If this sounds like somethin

This whimsical ombre painted vanity was actually inspired by one of my hand painted gumball machines. I love that! It just proves that you can find inspiration anywhere! My client saw a gumball machine that I did in what I called cottage style....and wanted one for herself... ..AND this vanity painted in the same colors and style. She purchased the vanity and drove it to me from another town. The vanity had already been painted in a pale muted off-white. The paint was in great condition with

Hello all you Fancies! Today I'm going to offer you a few tips on how to create a feature furniture piece for your home AND then how to design a room around it!! TWO for ONE today….cuz I'm just nice like that! I could hardly wait to share this outrageously painted furniture piece with you! I've literally had to stop my finger from pushing "post" on social media! I got my heart strings involved on this one….and I have trouble containing my excitement when that happens. Let me warn you..if yo

In this blog, I'm going to guide you through how to apply decoupage on wood furniture. Specifically, to a single drawer on this antique vanity.Have you ever admired artwork on a piece of furniture wishing you had the skills to paint something similar only to find out the "artwork" is actually decoupage? Which means you CAN create something similar! Sounds simple enough...right? Nope....it got complicated! The good news is.....I learned a few things and I'd like to share them with you! So consid

If you loved my original Mermaid Chair post .... Then welcome to the "school"!!!! When I brought my mermaid chair vision to reality back in March of 2016, I never imagined I would be painting mermaid chairs around the clock for days on end! There is not a day that goes by that you will not find me surrounded by brightly-colored swimming beauties in my shop! * This post may contain affiliate links, I could make a commission at no charge to you if you purchase my recommended products. Please read

Check out Tracey's Fancy Whimsical Boho Gypsy Armoire - Tracey's most in-depth piece with all of her whimsical techniques all in one.

As I sit here today with the fire going in my fireplace in MARCH....I'm missing the warm sunshine on my skin from my visit last week in Ft. Myers Beach Florida! I was asked to teach my whimsical painting style to the people of Ft. Myers Beach. So as you can imagine....."twist. my. arm."!!! I called it Coastal Whimsy.....and it couldn't have been titled better! I started with plain white furniture pieces for myself....and asked each participant to bring their own small piece to paint! They brough

Discover the transformation of gaudy thrifted lamps into whimsical Wonderland-inspired decor. Learn the painting and dry brushing techniques that brought these lamps to life!

Let your imagination soar with this Princess Castle Wardrobe! There is something so magical about a child's imagination; especially a little girl's dream play time that involves a princess dress and a castle. When my own daughters were growing up, I made sure their dress-up stash was plentiful. It wasn't the "break the bank" kind of plentiful. More like my old dresses, hand-me-down Halloween costumes, and lots of thrift store finds. And they always had a special place to store these clothes

Revive a forgotten art deco armoire with a stunning makeover! Learn the step-by-step process and get inspired for your next DIY project.

Every day that I get to paint an Alice in Wonderland-inspired piece is a good day, and today is a good day for a good day! Introducing the Alice Buffet!!! If you are a new reader, hello and welcome to the Fancy Fam! With over a decade of furniture painting experience, I can honestly say that sharing my projects through this blog is still my favorite way to inspire! I've got years worth of fun and creative ways to update your home decor and furniture through paint! If this sounds like somethin

Chaos Transformed into Beauty: Explore our Colorful French Desk. Discover the art of finding harmony in vibrant chaos. Elevate your workspace with this captivating desk that brings a burst of color and creativity to your daily tasks.