Kitchen Chair Makeover

When my brother-in-law moved out of his apartment a couple months ago he needed to get rid of a few pieces of furniture.  When he asked if I wanted a set of chairs, I immediately said no.  Chairs take a … Continue Reading →

Make your own Wooden Vintage Sled

  When I attended the Christmas bazaar at  Chartreuse and Co last year I was struck by how many sleds they used in their decor.  Whether next to a fireplace, front porch or table centerpiece.  Decorated with wreaths, skates, greenery, bows, … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Chippy Cabinet Door

Over the past couple weeks I’ve shared a couple of shutter projects courtesy of my former neighbor, Anita.  When she dropped off the shutters which quickly became the magazine holder and lamp, she also dropped off these two old cabinet … Continue Reading →

Decor and Upcycling Inspiration from all Over

If you look at the top of any of my pages you’ll see a category labeled, Scavenger Files.  Scavenger Files is where I’ve pulled together a bunch of miscellaneous pictures I’ve gathered on my travels.  Things that inspire me, found … Continue Reading →

Vintage Shutter Lamp DIY

On my last post, the shutter magazine rack,  I mentioned that my neighbor had brought me over 2 old shutters.  Well, this is what became of the second one. That picture above, the $120 lamp, that’s not mine, that’s my … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Vintage Shutter Magazine Rack

I have one more shutter project for you and if you’re keeping track this is shutter project number 26.  Don’t believe me, you can find my gallery of shutter projects here. This shutter comes to me from my good friend and … Continue Reading →

Upholstered Arm Chair

I got this chair from an online auction but it’s been sitting around since January waiting for me to get up the nerve to tackle it.  The part I was most dreading is taking out all the staples.  Well I’m ready…gather … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Shadow Box, Dad’s Shoes on Display

As you probably know, one of my favorite things to work with is pallet wood.  It’s never perfect, which may or may not be a good thing, it’s preaged, it’s rustic, it’s shabby and it’s chic and best of all, free. … Continue Reading →

Spooky Halloween Window

I orginally published a creepy window for Halloween a few weeks ago but since my email wasn’t working I’m not sure how many people actually saw it.  The technique was so easy that when my sister offered me a couple … Continue Reading →

Upcycling an Old Car Jack

Before I show you my next project I wanted to show you my inspiration.  Yes, the  horse you are about to see was inspired from a whale. This whale was found in an antique store in Maine.  Before I posted him, I zoomed … Continue Reading →

Vintage Ladder and Lanterns

I have a really easy DIY for you today.  Total construction time is probably 5-10 minutes.  I’m even including a couple extra minutes in my estimate to find a hammer. Before I get started I wanted to reveal a little something … Continue Reading →

Painted Ladies of Takoma Park

On Wednesday I babysat my grandbaby and after days of rain, the sun was finally making an appearance so we (meaning me, at 5 months he has no say in the matter) decided to get the stroller out and take advantage … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Baby Crib Photo Holder

I have a great way to display all those Instagram photos you share but never see again.  Just dig out your old crib. This particular crib was a dumpster find and since I had no warm and fuzzy memories of this crib ever … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Compass Rose

Back in April I was contacted by Stencil Revolution asking if I would like to try any of their stencils.  After looking at their pages and pages of stencils I jumped at the chance and eventually chose a star stencil,  a stencil of … Continue Reading →

Halloween, Face in the Window DIY

Several weeks ago I shared with you an old vintage window that I had used the mercury glass technique on and is now a side table.  I followed the side table with  a pesto jar that used the same technique. … Continue Reading →

Salvaged Piano Junk Angel

My sister recently had a sale to get rid of all her excess junk.  Among her stash was this console from her old piano.  She had taken her old 1900’s upright piano apart years ago and this was all that … Continue Reading →

Easy Upcycled Doodle Table

My son’s girlfriend is moving into her first apartment and I’ve been enjoying helping her find a few things to fill up her big empty space.  When she needed a dresser, I matched her up with my brother who was … Continue Reading →

Surprise! Another Caned Bench

I had just finished my bench a couple weeks ago when my sister brings over this little cutie.  She found it curbside, a victim of the Ellicott City flooding (make sure you check out the video) in late May.  It was about … Continue Reading →