Little Red Jewelry Box and Christmas Mantel
- By Joan
- December 18, 2017
- 2 Comments
I have another cute jewelry box for you straight from the thrift store. He spoke to me not just because he was half price ($3.00) but because he had an abundance of little drawers. I wasn’t too crazy about the … Continue Reading →
Burlap and Twine Farmhouse Wreath
Christmas is right around the corner and you have no time to start any new projects. I totally understand, and that is why I’m bringing you a super easy DIY, a burlap and twine wreath that can be used year round. … Continue Reading →
Shutter Christmas Card Holder
- By Joan
- December 11, 2017
- 2 Comments
I got a late start on Christmas shopping this year, but I think I’m finally catching up. Over the last couple weeks, I think I’ve hit every store. Ok, maybe I’ve missed a few. On one of my many travels, … Continue Reading →
Soda Can and Pallet Wood Christmas Advent Calendar
- By Joan
- December 7, 2017
- 2 Comments
Today I’m bringing back two of my old projects. They are teaming up for a Christmas advent calendar. First up, a pallet wood cubby organizer. I first brought these shelves to you last March filled with mementos, souvenirs and other assorted junk. If you … Continue Reading →
Four Foot Log Snowman
- By Joan
- December 4, 2017
- 8 Comments
Down at the bottom of my yard you’ll find about a dozen stumps from a pine tree that died last year. Hubby took the tree down last fall and he split most of the logs for firewood. I think hubs pooped … Continue Reading →
75 of the Best Homemade Gift Ideas
- By Joan
- November 28, 2017
- 7 Comments
75 Homemade Gift Ideas Welcome back, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family, friends and good food. Today I’m bringing you 75 of the best homemade, DIY gifts I could find on the internet for everyone on … Continue Reading →
Replacing a Missing Lid with Wood
- By Joan
- November 13, 2017
- 2 Comments
The same place and the same day I bought the stinky french chair, I found this cute galvanized drink dispenser. I don’t think he is particularly old because he has the plastic insert but he does have that vintage look with all the … Continue Reading →
Extreme Makeover – Drafting Table Edition
- By Joan
- November 9, 2017
- 5 Comments
I must admit that when I first saw this table at the local thrift store it was not love at first sight. I was not in love with someone else’s vacation photos, photos do not make for a nice flat surface … Continue Reading →
Easy Pallet Wood Outdoor Side Table
I have one more outdoor project for you before the weather turns too cold and then I should be inside until spring. This project goes together really quick using an old plant stand for the legs and my old stand by, … Continue Reading →
Rustic Shutter Arbor DIY
- By Joan
- November 2, 2017
- 5 Comments
Back in September of last year I got a message from a neighbor of mine telling me about the local salvage yard giving away a bunch of their mismatched shutters. I was sure that by the time I would be … Continue Reading →
Oyster Shell and Music Junk Angel
- By Joan
- October 29, 2017
- 7 Comments
It’s been a couple months since I’ve cleaned out my workshop and it was long overdue. When I start to do more of my projects in the kitchen because there is no room on the workbench then I know it is … Continue Reading →
DIY French Chair Makeover
- By Joan
- October 27, 2017
- 12 Comments
I was visiting my sister last week. She’s laid up with a broken foot, she had had surgery the day before and was in need of a rootbeer float. Besides in pain, she was rather bummed that her flea market … Continue Reading →
Flea Market Flip – Recycled Drawer Shelves
- By Joan
- October 19, 2017
- 3 Comments
Welcome back, I have another flea market find that I’m giving an easy upcycle. In August I had the pleasure of shopping the Route 11 Yard Crawl. Back in 2016, at the same yard sale, I got enough junk to … Continue Reading →
Carrot Seed Packet Pallet Wood Sign
- By Joan
- October 16, 2017
- No Comments
Hi everyone, I’m back today with another vintage seed packet sign. This time I’ve chosen Danvers Half Long Carrots. Not sure why, maybe I liked the colors and they didn’t look too hard to paint. If you like seed packets … Continue Reading →