The Studio

Where craftsmanship meets creativity.

The Studio explores furniture revivals, furniture makeovers, and design-forward DIY projects that bring character and individuality into the home.

From restoring vintage pieces to creating thoughtful decor, these projects celebrate craftsmanship, sustainability, and the beauty of spaces designed with intention.

How to Refinish Dining Chairs: A Vintage Chair Makeover Step by Step

Sometimes we see an old piece of furniture and immediately think, It could be perfect if… And that is where the magic of thrifting really begins. I’m passionate about rescuing old furniture and giving it another…

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DIY Stone-Effect Planters: How to Create an Aged European Garden Look

There’s something undeniably charming about weathered stone planters. The kind you’d expect to find tucked into an English garden, lining a gravel courtyard in Provence, or flanking the steps of an old Italian villa. The…

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Host a Christmas Craft Night (With Elegant Paper Star Ornaments)

With Château Kahn dressed for the holidays, it felt like the perfect excuse to gather the girls for a Christmas craft night. Because when the house is glowing, why not fill it with laughter too?…

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DIY Decoupage Candles: Elegant Chinoiserie Taper Tutorial

DIY Decoupage Candles: A TikTok Favorite This simple craft has quietly become my most popular TikTok project — with over 14,000 views and hundreds of saves. And I understand why. These DIY decoupage candles feel…

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3 DIY Fall Decor Ideas That Last Beyond Thanksgiving 

We’re fully into fall — and while the retail world may already be whispering Christmas, I prefer to savor November. After twenty years of “Christmas before Halloween” in retail management, I’ve learned to appreciate the…

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