Recycled and Upcycled Projects for your Home
I’m working on another frame today as I welcome grandbaby number 2 to the family. On January 30th, my oldest son, Keith and his wife Steph welcomed their first baby, a girl, into the world. This little one is a … Continue Reading →
Welcome back. Today I have an easy build for you, a set of shelves with a handpainted backdrop of your favorite logo, team or flag. I know I’m a day late from my normal posting but I have a good … Continue Reading →
Before I started Scavenger Chic I never decorated for Valentine’s Day. The day was made solely for special dinners, candy hearts and flowers. But over the past five years I’ve found that I really enjoy scouring the workshop for … Continue Reading →
I’ve been telling you how I’ve been helping to move my middle son, his wife and baby into a new home. So much more space than their last home and I’m just the person to fill it. So while I’ve … Continue Reading →
My middle son bought this poker table back when he was in high school from a neighborhood flea market. Since he’s 30 now, I’m thinking 2004? Can I keep it? Yes, you can keep it under one condition…when you move … Continue Reading →
I recently bought this entry table for my son and daughter in law who just moved into a new home in mid December. This table as well as the desk from earlier in the week were from an online auction. … Continue Reading →
I may have taken a month off from blogging in December but I still kept busy working on projects. This desk, along with an entry table which I’ll show you later on in the week, were from an online auction. … Continue Reading →
For Christmas this year we hosted my husband’s side of the family, 21 folks in all. And with that many people making the effort to share the holiday with us, I like to do something special for a little fun … Continue Reading →
Happy New Year everyone and welcome back. I’ve really enjoyed my time with family and friends over the past month. I travelled a little bit, entertained, decorated, cooked and cleaned. I even took a few days to move my second … Continue Reading →
It’s been 3 months since I’ve shared a junk angel with you and this one has been on my to do list for quite a while, ever since I found a box of old watch parts at a flea market. … Continue Reading →
DIY Side Tables I got this pair of metal vents from an old farmhouse back in 2017. Most of the other treasures have long ago been transformed but these vents have been staring at me for almost 2 years. I always envisioned a pair … Continue Reading →
I have a Christmas project for you and hopefully I’ve brought it to you early enough so that you can grab your supplies. Old wooden canes!! Besides canes, you’ll also need some wide painters tape and red and white chalk … Continue Reading →
I have another thrift store makeover for you. You may see a couple of huge candlesticks but I see a set of matching lamps. By now, you should know that anything I find that is tall and skinny and I can … Continue Reading →
A couple weeks ago while I was showing you my inspiration from all over, I showed you this wooden fish that I found in a gift shop somewhere in Maine. He’s really cute with his beautifully sanded wood, but I … Continue Reading →
It’s mirror palooza week here at Scavenger Chic. OK, it might not quite be considered a palooza but this is my second mirror project this week. Earlier this week I shared a mirror with a shutter frame. Today the mirror … Continue Reading →
When my neighbor brought over a couple of old shutters that used to hang on her parents house I immediately set to work creating a magazine rack and a lamp. Seems reasonable, but I already had about 5 shutters … Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →