It’s Not Too Early, Ugly Christmas Sweatshirts

For Christmas this year we hosted my husband’s side of the family, 21 folks in all.  And with that many people making the effort to share the holiday with us, I like to do something special for a little fun … Continue Reading →

DIY Beer Flight Set

Happy New Year everyone and welcome back. I’ve really enjoyed my time with family and friends over the past month.  I travelled a little bit, entertained, decorated, cooked and cleaned.  I even took a few days to move my second … 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 →

DIY Round Driftwood Mirror

It’s mirror palooza week here at Scavenger Chic.  OK, it might not quite be considered a palooza but this is my second mirror project this week.  Earlier this week I shared a mirror with a shutter frame.  Today the mirror … Continue Reading →

Shutter Frame Mirror

  When my neighbor brought over a couple of old shutters that used to hang on her parents house I immediately set to work creating a magazine rack and a lamp.   Seems reasonable, but I already had about 5 shutters … Continue Reading →

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 →