Adding Stair Backs to an old Stairs

Adding Stair Backs to Existing Stair Risers

Adding Stair Backs to Existing Stair Risers My son and his wife moved into their 1930’s home a few years ago.  Before they moved in we spent several weeks painting and updating just about every surface in the house with … Continue Reading →

recycled junky owls

Easy Recycled and Repurposed Junk Owls

Recycled and Repurposed Junk Owls A couple of weeks ago my son brought me over a tin can full of junk, several old wood windows and this old, but still very sharp saw blade. What can you do with a … Continue Reading →

Repotting Orchids for a more Cohesive Look

Repotting Orchids for a more Cohesive Look Over the years I’ve amassed quite a collection of orchids.   The oldest is probably 10 years old, the youngest 2 years old.  I’ve received several as  hostess gifts, one was left from a … Continue Reading →

Raven sign Reclaimed Door

Vintage Style Sign on Reclaimed Door

Vintage Style Sign on Reclaimed Door I love using old doors as my canvas for old vintage style signs.  You can get a wooden sign that already comes complete with it’s own frame. As with all canvasses you will have … Continue Reading →

chest of drawers, tall boy, tall dresser makeover

Painted Chest of Drawers Makeover

Painted Chest of Drawers Makeover Whether you refer to this type of furniture as a tall boy, tall dresser,  chest of drawers or just plain dresser, this beautiful piece  is in line for my next furniture makeover.   In my family … Continue Reading →

IKEA Moppe Cabinet Transformation with Wine Crates

IKEA Moppe Cabinet with Wine Crate Drawer Fronts

IKEA Moppe Cabinet with Wine Crate Drawer Fronts Welcome back friends.  I’d like to introduce you to my latest thrift store find.  An  IKEA Moppe cabinet that someone has lovingly painted with labels for all their art supplies. While I … Continue Reading →

Wooden Ice Cream Spoons Tree

Wooden Ice Cream Spoons Tree

Wooden Ice Cream Spoons Tree Does anyone remember those little ice cream cups that came with their own wooden spoon?  They were perfect single sized servings that were just right for a kids birthday party.  Well I found a box … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Clay Pipe Wine Rack

Upcycled Clay Pipe Wine Rack

  Upcycled Clay Pipe Wine Rack Hello friends and welcome back.  Today I’m bringing you a wine rack made from clay pipes I rescued from a dump pile. This would be the exact moment that I’m rescuing those clay pipes.  … Continue Reading →

Vintage Door Headboard DIY

Vintage Door Headboard DIY

Vintage Door Headboard DIY Over the years I’ve made quite a few DIY headboards.  Besides coffee table I think they are one of my favorite things to design and create.  Before I show you my latest Vintage Door Headboard  I … Continue Reading →

Decorating a Playhouse

Finishing and Decorating a Playhouse

Finishing and Decorating a Playhouse Hi friends, welcome back.  I have one more post for you. converting this 2 room shed into a kid’s playroom.  The front part of the building is geared to a younger aged child, probably  2-5.  … Continue Reading →

Kids Playhouse, Magnetic Tile Wall

Kids Playhouse, Magnetic Tile Wall Welcome back everyone.  I hope you all survived the holidays. When I last left you I was sharing with you a bunch of upcycled projects that I spotted in a store on my way back … Continue Reading →

Shopping around for Upcycling Inspiration

Shopping around for Upcycling Inspiration   On my way home from Virginia last month I took a slight detour to one of my favorite interior design stores, Hip and Humble,  in the small town of Berryville.  They specialize in antique … Continue Reading →

Spindle Christmas Tree

Vintage Spindle Christmas Trees

Vintage Spindle Christmas Trees Hi friends, welcome back.  One of my most pinned ideas from last year’s 75 homemade gift ideas roundup were these artificial trees in old spindles from The Junk Chick.  The Junk Chick  hasn’t made a new … Continue Reading →

Carved Wood Side Table

Thrift Store Carved Wood Side Table

Thrift Store Carved Wood Side Table Every project has to start somewhere and this one started with the discovery of this beautiful carved wood plaque in a local thrift store for only $12. This gorgeous plaque is 21″ in diameter … Continue Reading →

3D Wooden Reindeer Puzzle DIY

3D Wooden Reindeer Puzzle DIY Over the years I’ve created 5 posts with 75  homemade gift ideas  for everyone on your shopping list. Between the 5 posts you’ll find a total of 375 handmade gifts to keep or to give … Continue Reading →

Wire Spool Coffee Table

DIY Wire Spool Coffee Table

Wire Spool Coffee Table Today we’re making this wire spool into a coffee table.    This spool is not overly large, it is only 13″ in height and 23″ in diameter.  It’s not quite  the perfect coffee table size but … Continue Reading →

Shutter Slat Lazy Susan

Shutter Slat Lazy Susan I recently returned home from  vacation to find this thing on my counter, a gift from my son and daughter-in-law.  Friends of theirs had found this in the attic of their new home when they moved … Continue Reading →

13 Upcycled DIY Halloween Ideas

Upcycled DIY Halloween Ideas   Welcome back friends.  With Halloween fast approaching I decided to revisit and remind you of some of my past Halloween projects.  I have way too  much Halloween decor so this year I’m just decorating with … Continue Reading →