Poo Pipe Upcycle!

Isn’t this the most perfect pipe you’ve ever seen?  It has a nice case of crusty rust, it’s the perfect height for a nice lamp, (which I see in this guys future)  and best of all…it was free. You may be … Continue Reading →

Kitchen Cabinet Door Makes a Comeback

Last year we had our cabinets refaced.  The boxes on the cabinets were fine but it was time for an update.  During the process they give you totally new doors, new drawers and drawer fronts and give a whole new … Continue Reading →

Dry Erase Board from an Old Frame

Super easy upcycle for you today, transforming a thrift store frame and making your paper shopping list a thing of the past. This is almost the frame I started with.  I couldn’t find my original pictures but this frame started … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Oak Hardwood Flooring Frame

My youngest son, Nathan, whom I’ve sent off to college, keeps showing up on my doorstep.  This time he was looking to make a frame for his older brother for his birthday (the one who just had a baby). Did … Continue Reading →

File Cabinet L Shaped Desk

This is a follow up to the file cabinet makeover from last week. If you missed that last post, those file cabinets started out as ordinary, find at any thrift store, plain metal file cabinets. When we last saw our … Continue Reading →

Repurposed Shutter Shelf

You’re looking at the beginnings of shutter project #30, a small shelf for all your little knick knacks. This is an old interior shutter covered with layers of paint and dirt, combined with a brand new, boring 1×6 with absolutely … Continue Reading →

Vintage Rolling Pin Hooks

I have another easy DIY for you today, wall hooks made from old rolling pins and vintage moulding. You may have to start scouring the thrift stores, or maybe even your mom’s cupboards.  I do happen to have a rolling pin … Continue Reading →

Upcycling more Shutters and a DIY Wreath

I haven’t acquired any new supplies lately.  I’ve been trying to dig thru my pile of junk, using up some of my current stash.  I still have a pile of shutters buried in my storage room and a few more … Continue Reading →

Battered and Bedraggled Trunk Coffee Table

I can’t resist a good piece of furniture in need of some lovin’ and this trunk was no exception.  He was rusty , he was peeling, he had a hole where he shouldn’t have a hole and he was beautiful. Hey, … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Lamp, Version 2

If something sits around long enough at my house, eventually it will have to either be thrown out or repurposed. Such was the case with this pallet wood centerpiece from son #2’s wedding back in 2017. It’s tall and skinny … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Cheese Plates and Candlesticks

I have a really easy upcycle today using 2 thrift store finds.  These are the domes from cheese plates and scrap pieces from two pedestal candle holders. The candle pieces were the excess from the  candlestick lamps I shared back in November. … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Beadboard Frame and a New Baby

I’m working on another frame today as I welcome grandbaby number 2 to the family.  On January 30th, my oldest son, Keith and his wife Steph welcomed their first baby, a girl,  into the world.  This little one is a … Continue Reading →

Barrel Hoop and Driftwood Heart

Before I started Scavenger Chic I never decorated for Valentine’s Day.   The day was made solely for special dinners, candy hearts and flowers.  But over the past five years I’ve found that I really enjoy scouring the workshop for … Continue Reading →

Clock Junk Angel

  It’s been 3 months since I’ve shared a junk angel with you and this one has been on my to do list for quite a while, ever since I found a box of old watch parts at a flea market. … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Farmhouse Vents Side Tables

DIY Side Tables I got this pair of metal vents from an old farmhouse back in 2017.  Most of the other treasures have long ago been transformed but these vents have been staring at me for almost 2 years. I always envisioned a pair … Continue Reading →

Candy Cane Canes

I have a Christmas project for you and hopefully I’ve brought it to you early enough so that you can grab your supplies.  Old wooden canes!! Besides canes, you’ll also need some wide painters tape and red and white chalk … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Candlestick Lamps

I have another thrift store makeover for you.  You may see a couple of huge candlesticks but I see a set of matching lamps.  By now, you should know that anything I find that is tall and skinny and I can … Continue Reading →

Driftwood Bone Fish

A couple weeks ago while I was showing you my inspiration from all over, I showed you this wooden fish that I found in a gift shop somewhere in Maine. He’s really cute with his beautifully sanded wood, but I … Continue Reading →