2 Twin Bed Headboard Makeovers

2 Twin Bed Headboard Makeovers I rescued this pair of twin headboards from a local salvage yard’s free pile. Judging by the price tag, they had it on their sales floor at one time and when it didn’t sell, out … Continue Reading →

Pirate Treasure Chest DIY

Pirate Treasure Chest DIY Last week I showed you three ideas for a pirate treasure party that was held for my 5 year old grandson Felix.  I was asked by mama, Mollie, if I could provide 5 boxes for a … Continue Reading →

3 DIY Pirate Birthday Party Ideas

DIY Pirate Birthday Party Ideas My grandson Felix just turned 5 years old and mom and dad threw him a Pirate Birthday Party.  I’ve welcomed each new grandchild with a DIY frame, you can find his from five years ago … Continue Reading →

My Most Valuable Dump Find Ever!

Reviving a Pair of Mid Century Modern Side Tables A couple of months ago my oldest son and his wife bought a fixer upper farmhouse that they intend to rent out.  I told them to hold off on buying any … Continue Reading →

DIY Parcheesi Game Board from an old Door

DIY Parcheesi Game Board from an old Door A few months ago I shared with you a backgammon gameboard I created from an old flat panel door.   From  2 reclaimed doors I created 6, 2 foot square potential gameboards. This … Continue Reading →

20 Landscaping Ideas for a Small Backyard

20 Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas One year ago I shared with you a compilation of 20 landscaping ideas for those of you with a long narrow backyard.  It was mostly for my oldest son who had just moved into a … Continue Reading →

DIY Ladderball Balls (Bolas)

DIY Ladderball Balls (Bolas) On a recent trip to the thrift store I came across a Ladderball game, made of steel, complete with a carrying case and it even had all it’s pieces. If you don’t know what ladderball is, … Continue Reading →

DIY a Pine Stump Table

DIY Stump Table Back in 2017 I shared with you my four foot log snowman created from an old pine tree that was chopped down in our yard.  Mr. Snowman served me very well over the past 6 years but … Continue Reading →

Five Little Thrift Store Makeovers

Five Little Thrift Store Makeovers Have you ever gone to a thrift store and found an item that was so close to perfect.  If only it was a different color, if only it  wasn’t scratched, if only it wasn’t so … Continue Reading →

Easy Easter Bunny Project, Pottery Barn Inspired

Easy Easter Bunny Project, Pottery Barn Inspired Welcome back.  Last week I shared with you my Pottery Barn copycat painting. I must say, all of your comments were so generous and kind.  This week I’m headed back to Pottery Barn, … Continue Reading →

DIY Art, Make Your Own Pottery Barn Copycat Painting

DIY Art, Make Your Own Pottery Barn Copycat Painting Back in January I was showing you my basement half bath makeover.  I started with the closet shelves, moved on to an upcycled towel rack and finished with the thrifted finds … Continue Reading →

DIY Bar, with Reclaimed Wood and an Old Door

DIY Bar, with Reclaimed Wood and an Old Door Welcome back friends, today I have a DIY bar that I created for my oldest son, Keith, for his birthday this year.  His new house had a great spot for a … Continue Reading →

Plaid Stencil Vintage Typing Desk

Plaid Stencil Vintage Typing Desk Welcome back friends.  Today I have a cute little typing desk that is all ready for his makeover. He was probably used about mid-century, long before the day of computers and word processing machines, faxes … Continue Reading →

Aging a Galvanized Napkin Holder

Aging a Galvanized Napkin Holder Above you’ll see one of my latest thrift store finds, a very nice and shiny galvanized metal napkin holder. It’s simple, it’s plain, it does what it is supposed to do, hold napkins, and at … Continue Reading →

DIY Nightstands from an old Desk

DIY Nightstands from an old Desk Welcome back friends.  What you see here is my latest Goodwill find.  A cute little desk that I totally passed up. I walked out to my car empty handed and was about to drive … Continue Reading →

DIY Bathtub Tray for Spa Day

DIY Bathtub Tray for Spa Day In my son’s new house he has a beautiful, vintage, claw foot tub.  The kind of tub that’s made for stretching out, putting your feet up, adding bubbles,  maybe even a glass of wine … Continue Reading →

Dated Side Table Makeover with Hairpin Legs

Dated Side Table Makeover with Hairpin Legs Hi friends, welcome back.  I think you’ll like this project because it’s fairly easy and it has a nice before and after photo. Let’s start out with the before shot. This is a … Continue Reading →

DIY Croquet Stand from Reclaimed Wood

DIY Croquet Stand from Reclaimed Wood For a Christmas gift this year, I found this beautiful, practically brand new, croquet set at a local thrift store.  It seemed to have all the pieces and had only one slight grass stain … Continue Reading →