Kitchen Chair Makeover
When my brother-in-law moved out of his apartment a couple months ago he needed to get rid of a few pieces of furniture. When he asked if I wanted a set of chairs, I immediately said no. Chairs take a … Continue Reading →
Month: October 2018
Make your own Wooden Vintage Sled
When I attended the Christmas bazaar at Chartreuse and Co last year I was struck by how many sleds they used in their decor. Whether next to a fireplace, front porch or table centerpiece. Decorated with wreaths, skates, greenery, bows, … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Chippy Cabinet Door
Over the past couple weeks I’ve shared a couple of shutter projects courtesy of my former neighbor, Anita. When she dropped off the shutters which quickly became the magazine holder and lamp, she also dropped off these two old cabinet … Continue Reading →
Decor and Upcycling Inspiration from all Over
If you look at the top of any of my pages you’ll see a category labeled, Scavenger Files. Scavenger Files is where I’ve pulled together a bunch of miscellaneous pictures I’ve gathered on my travels. Things that inspire me, found … Continue Reading →
Vintage Shutter Lamp DIY
On my last post, the shutter magazine rack, I mentioned that my neighbor had brought me over 2 old shutters. Well, this is what became of the second one. That picture above, the $120 lamp, that’s not mine, that’s my … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Vintage Shutter Magazine Rack
I have one more shutter project for you and if you’re keeping track this is shutter project number 26. Don’t believe me, you can find my gallery of shutter projects here. This shutter comes to me from my good friend and … Continue Reading →
Upholstered Arm Chair
I got this chair from an online auction but it’s been sitting around since January waiting for me to get up the nerve to tackle it. The part I was most dreading is taking out all the staples. Well I’m ready…gather … Continue Reading →
Pallet Wood Shadow Box, Dad’s Shoes on Display
As you probably know, one of my favorite things to work with is pallet wood. It’s never perfect, which may or may not be a good thing, it’s preaged, it’s rustic, it’s shabby and it’s chic and best of all, free. … Continue Reading →
Spooky Halloween Window
I orginally published a creepy window for Halloween a few weeks ago but since my email wasn’t working I’m not sure how many people actually saw it. The technique was so easy that when my sister offered me a couple … Continue Reading →
Upcycling an Old Car Jack
Before I show you my next project I wanted to show you my inspiration. Yes, the horse you are about to see was inspired from a whale. This whale was found in an antique store in Maine. Before I posted him, I zoomed … Continue Reading →