Maine Driftwood Lamp DIY

I haven’t made a DIY lamp since October of last year when I shared with you my Oyster Shell Lamp and I was starting to get a little antsy about starting my next lamp.  When you start seeing lamps in every piece of wood and … Continue Reading →

Industrial Stool Makeover

Have you come across any old industrial stools?  They were often used in schools and labs because they were rugged and sturdy and built to last forever. These would have originally had a hardboard top but it was covered up with a Star … Continue Reading →

Thrift Store Vase Napkin Makeover

After a week of small furniture makeovers I have a craft project for you today, using a thrift store vase, chalk paint,  Mod Podge and napkins. I found the best selection of decorative napkins at Tuesday Morning but you can … Continue Reading →

Easy Fix for Patio Umbrella Cord

Easy Fix for Patio Umbrella Cord It’s summertime, it’s hot, I need shade and my patio umbrella just sits there sad and droopy.   The umbrella is only about a year old, I’ve only used it a dozen or so times and the rope has … Continue Reading →

Replacing a Caned Seat with Padding

This post is for all you people out there who blew out the caning on your old bench or chair and have no desire to actually replace the caning.  No worries, there is an easier alternative. I found this little … Continue Reading →

Updated Vintage Sewing Cabinet

I have another cute side table makeover for you today. I tend to gravitate toward the side tables because they are easy to carry, easy to transform and every home needs a bunch.  Having said that, I think I still have … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Barrel Stave Candle Holder

Barrel Stave Candle Holder Last week I shared with you my first barrel stave project, a 4 bottle wine rack.  From the 5 barrel staves I picked up, this is stave #3. Yup, I only need one barrel slat for this … Continue Reading →

Free Watch and Clock Clipart

I have something a little different for you today…free watch and clock clipart. A couple of weeks ago I bought this treasure trove of watch parts at a flea market.  I’m envisioning another junk angel in my future but before I … Continue Reading →

Barrel Stave Wine Rack

Last month we took a quick weekend trip to the beach with my sister and her husband.  On one of the days, while the hubbys hit the golf course the wives headed for a flea market.  The flea market was … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Hand Cart Coffee Table Version II

Welcome back.  Today I have one more hand truck, hand cart, dolly (whatever you want to call it) upcycle for you.  I love upcycling flea market finds into coffee tables and this is my second dolly to coffee table transformation.  You … Continue Reading →

Time to Resort to Plan B

A couple of months ago, hubby and I spent a week vacationing in the beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands. While we could have ventured out for dinner, being all inclusive, we ate most of our meals right at our resort, … Continue Reading →

Cow Cube Ottoman DIY

I stop in thrift stores periodically to see if anything is calling my name, anything in desperate need of a makeover. I can usually be in and out in about 5 minutes with the furniture aisle coming first then I’ll swing around … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Votive Holder

Just when you think I couldn’t possibly have another pallet wood project I’m back to prove you wrong.  This piece of pallet wood is not your normal pallet wood though, it’s a 4×4 used as a side rail on a … Continue Reading →

Small Vintage Table with Easy Repairs

I love finding vintage tables at the thrift store.   This little guy was just $8.  He was a kind of sad and broken, but he just needed a  a little TLC and he was practically screaming, take me home! So I did. The table was a little wobbly. … Continue Reading →

Marvelous Maple Mirror Makeover

To tell you the truth, I had no plans to work on a mirror project today.  I’m currently halfway thru a set of matching side tables made from a couple of old house vents.  The tables are actually going rather well but I … Continue Reading →

DIY Personalized Travel Map

A couple of weeks ago I shared with you an American flag made from shutter slats that used a star stencil from Stencil Revolution.  Well, this huge United States stencil is also from Stencil Revolution.  They gave me the opportunity to pick … Continue Reading →

Checkerboard and Stripes Box Makeover

Doing a couple projects a week, I’m always on the hunt for my next inspiration.  This project came to me by way of my oldest son, Keith at the end of March. His wife’s 30th birthday was coming up at the … Continue Reading →

A new Life for Grandma’s Doilies

Months ago my sister passed on to me this box of hand crocheted doilies created by my mom, grandmother and I think there may even be one or two from my great grandmother. Because of their sentimental value she didn’t … Continue Reading →