Hand Painted Child’s Table and Chairs Last week I shared with you all my hand painted child’s rocker featuring my old friend Peter Rabbit. This was the entire auction lot I was bidding on. Final and winning bid, $18. I … Continue Reading →
Hand Painted Child’s Rocking Chair Welcome back friends. Today I’m tackling this little wooden child’s rocker I picked up from an online auction. It was in a lot with 2 other small chairs and a child’s table. The chairs and … Continue Reading →
Simple Upholstery, Recovering a Bar Stool Welcome back friends. I know I’ve recovered a chair seat or two for you in the past but it’s been quite a while. So in case you missed it, I’m back with a simple … Continue Reading →
Painted Seashell Ideas, Ocean City Maryland Living in Maryland, we vacation frequently at the beach, and the beach all Marylanders know best is Ocean City. Not Ocean City, New Jersey, but Ocean City, Maryland. As a kid, and even now, … Continue Reading →
Sage Green and Natural Wood Bookshelf Makeover Welcome back, today I bring you another trash rescue. An old, solid wood, bookshelf that was discarded before it’s time. The bookcase showed some wear on the top. The white line was just … Continue Reading →
Deck Sealant with Linseed Oil, Turpentine and Vinegar A couple of years ago I replaced the spindles on my deck with metal ones. After 35 years of deck use I was tired of painting and repainting the spindles. I had … Continue Reading →
Someone Else’s Project – Midcentury Side Table The same day I found the oak bookcase at a flea market, I also found this cute midcentury side table. I believe it’s from the late 50’s / early 60’s. A nice solid … Continue Reading →
Hand Painted Child’s Table and Chairs Welcome back friends, today I have a set of 2 kids chairs, of course a thrift store find, that I’m going to make into a table and chairs set for the kids. These chairs, … Continue Reading →
Flea Market Find, Old Oak Bookshelf My sis and I went to a flea market just over a week ago and what do we spy? This adorable late 1800’s / early 1900’s oak bookshelf. Sure it was a little dirty. … Continue Reading →
Removing Tarnish and Dirt, Thrift Store Makeovers Hi again friends. I’m back to the thrift store with a few more makeovers. These 3 little mini projects all involve cleaning. It’s a messy job but someone’s got to do it. Time … Continue Reading →
Rock Painting, From Bugs to Birds to Fruits to Faces This project was initiated by my sister Ann who had a box of gently rounded river rocks that she wanted to paint for her grandson. She had paints, she had … Continue Reading →
DIY Metal Garden Flowers, Daisies Today, I have for you, more upcycled metal garden flower. In the past I’ve shared with you tulips (sort of) and upcycled allium (kind of), and today I’m bringing you black eyed susans (susanesque). Or … Continue Reading →
Antique Washstand, Easy Furniture Repairs Today, I have for you, this super cute, antique oak washstand. Before indoor plumbing, washstands would hold a ceramic pitcher and bowl and be used for brushing your teeth, and washing your hands and face. … Continue Reading →
Earth Day – You Can Make a Difference! Hi friends, it’s Earth Day 2026. You know I’m a big believer in repurposing, recycling and reusing and saving the planet one pallet at a time. But sometimes we have to stop, … Continue Reading →
Scavenger Files, Upcycled Inspiration and Creative Ideas About once a year I hit you with upcycled inspiration and creative ideas that I’ve found in my travels. I tend to share when my photo gallery fills up. My inspiration may come … Continue Reading →
What is it? Thrift Store Edition I hit the thrift stores about once a week and most things I’ve either seen before or I can take a good guess at what they may be used for. Take your best guess … Continue Reading →
Easy DIY Scrap Wood Bunny Welcome back everyone. You may not have missed me but I’ve been spending the last couple of weeks touring beautiful sunny Arizona. We started in Tucson, made our way north into Scottsdale, then the red … Continue Reading →
Just in Time for Spring, Junk Tulips Reaching back into the archives I bring you these nail and ball Allium (ish) flowers from 2023. When nothing else will bloom these continue to provide my garden with color. I do pull … Continue Reading →
