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Month: January 2018

Upcycled Barrel Bistro Set DIY

  • By Joan
  • January 31, 2018
  • 7 Comments

My sister always has the coolest things and sometimes I find myself wanting to do her projects more than my own.  Remember the chicken incubator…that was hers. I also stole this toolbox from her.  It’s a coffee table.  Oh, and … Continue Reading →

50+ Thrift Store Makeovers

  • By Joan
  • January 28, 2018
  • 7 Comments

If you like before and afters this post is for you.  If you head into a thrift store and have no ideas what to look for, this post is for you. Last week I shared my latest thrift store finds … Continue Reading →

Thrift Store Retail Therapy

  • By Joan
  • January 24, 2018
  • 6 Comments

On Monday I dropped off my youngest back at college.  He survived his first semester only having a couple issues with Calc. 3.  With a second semester  about to begin, I helped reload his dorm room (did he bring everything he owned … Continue Reading →

Recovering a Dining Room Chair with a Padded Back

  • By Joan
  • January 21, 2018
  • 6 Comments

Today I bring to you my latest thrift store find.  A beautiful $12 chair.  Super sturdy,  no spots, no wear, probably sat in the corner of someones dining room.  If it doesn’t match your dining room chairs, perhaps it could … Continue Reading →

Rusty Tin Roofing Shingle Painted Heart

  • By Joan
  • January 17, 2018
  • 4 Comments

Welcome back.  I was originally going to share another  upholstered french chair with you today but by the time I was finishing up the project the sun was setting and I didn’t get a chance to get any decent ‘after’ … Continue Reading →

Spindle and Pallet Wood Heart

  • By Joan
  • January 14, 2018
  • 8 Comments

It’s a month until Valentine’s Day and I couldn’t resist bringing you another pallet wood heart.  This time I’m combining the pallet wood with a few wood spindles. I used a table top Scroll Saw to slice down the middle of … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Old Mill Sifters

  • By Joan
  • January 10, 2018
  • 13 Comments

Back in November I visited Chartreuse and Co. Fall Market Days.  You may remember…that’s when I brought you tons of holiday inspiration.  The very last picture I showed you was of these old mill sifters.  I have no idea what … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Life Boat Supply Trunk

  • By Joan
  • January 7, 2018
  • 8 Comments

I keep going back to this photo of my flea market finds from August of 2016.  This is my tenth project from this pile and if you stay with me until the end I’ll show you all of these flea market transformations. … Continue Reading →

I Found my Stools at the Thrift Store!

  • By Joan
  • January 4, 2018
  • 5 Comments

Thirty  years ago my husband and I  fixed up our kitchen.  We added a breakfast bar, redid counters, added a new floor.  We also bought two counter height chairs for the new breakfast bar.  I believe they were from one … Continue Reading →

Copycat Graffiti Side Table

  • By Joan
  • January 1, 2018
  • 10 Comments

Welcome back and Happy New Year.   I finished off 2017 with a couple of easier craft projects but I’m back with a fun furniture makeover. I purchased this table at an online auction.   Usually pictures don’t do a piece … Continue Reading →

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