AboutJenny Wojcik Expertise Decor: I've written about it, planned it, designed it and colored it, and I've never stopped loving it. It's not what you spend, or who made it, it's how it makes you feel.
I take pride in assisting people with virtually every aspect of making their homes more comfortable and livable on a budget! As an advisor and decorator, I have assisted many do-it-yourselfers in the quest for developing their own unique home style.
Experience College, advertising, public relations, marketing, free-lance writing and a plethora of creative endeavors have led me here. As an entrepreneur in decorative product design, I learned the hard way how tough it can be to be in business for yourself. A stint at a law firm taught me humility too. Some three thousand questions ago, I wondered if I could really help. I think now that I have, and it feels great to give something back.
Publications www.seasoned.com (HomeStyle articles beginning in 1998)
"From Day One" A Novel, available in mid-2010
Question I would like to give my old worn out wood table and chairs a new look. It is a stained (maple color) oval set with 6 chairs. The chairs have an intricate carved pattern on the upper back. The style is rather country but my kitchen tends to be more "Tuscan" with hues of reds, golds, and greens. Is there a way to change the look with paint and glaze?
Answer Always! Lightly sand the surface first, clean off any dusty residue with a soft cloth and you'll be ready to create an entirely new look for those pieces. For some "ideas" on finishes, visit www.fauxlikeapro.com (wall treatments translate to furniture treatments), find a photo/advertisement for a look you like and then replicate it, or visit your local library for books on refinishing.
