White Board with DIY Caddy and Frame

White Board with DIY Caddy and Frame Ever since Covid, my hubby has been working from home, parked in the office I used to occupy. I ended up moving my computer to the basement where I’m closer to my beloved … 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 →

Bathroom Makeover, 20 Upcycled Towel Holder Ideas

Bathroom Makeover, 20 Upcycled Towel Holder Ideas Last week I showed you the start of my basement bathroom makeover.  After hubby ripped the towel bar off the wall I needed a replacement.  I didn’t need a full sized towel bar, … Continue Reading →

Thrift Store Upcycle, Belt Candle Holder

Thrift Store Upcycle, Belt Candle Holder Welcome back friends.  Last weekend you would have found me with my 2 sisters, happily shopping the Rt 11 Yard Crawl in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.  It’s 43 miles of yard sale goodness. … Continue Reading →

Easy Thrift Store Makeovers with White Chalk Paint

Easy Thrift Store Makeovers with White Chalk Paint Last week I found this pair of wooden plaques at a local thrift store. At $6 each I had to have them.  I was having a good day, it was the same … Continue Reading →

Upcycled and Recycled Home Decor Inspiration

Upcycled and Recycled Home Decor Wherever I travel I’m always on the lookout for inspiration for upcycled and recycled home decor and crafts.  Today I’m bringing you those things that I’ve found over the last few months that inspire me. … Continue Reading →

Modern Farmhouse, DIY Barn Door Coffee Table

Modern Farmhouse, DIY Barn Door Coffee Table I know I brought you 2 DIY coffee tables last month but when I was cleaning out my garage last week I found the makings for 2 more. Coffee tables are fairly easy … Continue Reading →

Throw Rug Pillow Cover, Thrift Store Makeover

Throw Rug Pillow Cover, Thrift Store Makeover Welcome back!  I know I skipped a post last week but I was on vacation with the family in beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee.   We rented a wonderful log cabin overlooking the Smoky Mountains.  Lots … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Vintage Tool Chest Coffee Table

Upcycled Vintage Tool Chest , Coffee Table This project today comes to you courtesy of my sister Ann.  I stopped by her house earlier in the week before spending the day junk shopping and I spied this vintage tool chest … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Kitchen Cabinet Side Table

Upcycled Kitchen Cabinet Side Table Over the past few months I’ve been helping my middle son and his wife update a little of their 1980 house.  A 1980’s house doesn’t sound that old but styles have changed, a lot! These … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Candle Holder with Oak Flooring

Upcycled Candle Holder My oldest son is an architect and often his company will acquire a house where the previous homeowners have left some odds and ends behind.  And sometimes what is left behind is perfect for someones mom to … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Jack Stand Lamps

Upcycled Jack Stand Lamps I shared all my flea market finds back in August and included with all those goodies was this pair of jack stands.  Son #3 spied these while he was on the other end of a very … Continue Reading →

A Trio of Barrel Stave Upcycles

Several months ago I helped move my nephew into his new home.  At the time I asked his mama if there was anything he needed as a housewarming gift…or if there were any of my projects I could gift him. … 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 →

Thrift Store Lazy Susan

You may recognize this wooden piece.  It was the top tier of the table I refinished last week. I told you last week that I had  plans for one of the tiers and this is it…a Lazy Susan.  You know, the … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Shutter, Floating Frame

A couple of months ago, I’m sitting in Carrabba’s, contemplating what I’m going to order… I was going to do it this time…order something other than my usual, my old standby, mouth watering delicious, Chicken Bryan.  It’s  described on their website … Continue Reading →

Good Things Happen Over Coffee

I may have been on vacation last month but, I still kept my eyes open on my travels because you never know when inspiration will strike. The sign you see above was near the trailhead of a hike we did … Continue Reading →