Installing a Vintage Pantry Door

I dragged hubby to the salvage yard a few months ago.  We were on the hunt for an old door to take the place of our perfectly fine pantry door.  This is probably just 1/5th of all the doors they … Continue Reading →

Dry Erase Board from an Old Frame

Super easy upcycle for you today, transforming a thrift store frame and making your paper shopping list a thing of the past. This is almost the frame I started with.  I couldn’t find my original pictures but this frame started … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Oak Hardwood Flooring Frame

My youngest son, Nathan, whom I’ve sent off to college, keeps showing up on my doorstep.  This time he was looking to make a frame for his older brother for his birthday (the one who just had a baby). Did … Continue Reading →

File Cabinet L Shaped Desk

This is a follow up to the file cabinet makeover from last week. If you missed that last post, those file cabinets started out as ordinary, find at any thrift store, plain metal file cabinets. When we last saw our … Continue Reading →

Repurposed Shutter Shelf

You’re looking at the beginnings of shutter project #30, a small shelf for all your little knick knacks. This is an old interior shutter covered with layers of paint and dirt, combined with a brand new, boring 1×6 with absolutely … Continue Reading →

Metal File Cabinet Makeover

When I shared my industrial stools last week, I mentioned that I was on the hunt for a file cabinet.  Actually not one file cabinet but a pair.  Son #2, Kevin, having recently moved into a new home was in … Continue Reading →

Vintage Rolling Pin Hooks

I have another easy DIY for you today, wall hooks made from old rolling pins and vintage moulding. You may have to start scouring the thrift stores, or maybe even your mom’s cupboards.  I do happen to have a rolling pin … Continue Reading →

Industrial Stool Makeover Version 2

I have another thrift store find for you today, a pair of well used and well loved industrial metal stools.  I was on the hunt for a file cabinet but when I saw this pair I couldn’t resist, and besides, … Continue Reading →

Upcycling more Shutters and a DIY Wreath

I haven’t acquired any new supplies lately.  I’ve been trying to dig thru my pile of junk, using up some of my current stash.  I still have a pile of shutters buried in my storage room and a few more … Continue Reading →

Battered and Bedraggled Trunk Coffee Table

I can’t resist a good piece of furniture in need of some lovin’ and this trunk was no exception.  He was rusty , he was peeling, he had a hole where he shouldn’t have a hole and he was beautiful. Hey, … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Lamp, Version 2

If something sits around long enough at my house, eventually it will have to either be thrown out or repurposed. Such was the case with this pallet wood centerpiece from son #2’s wedding back in 2017. It’s tall and skinny … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Cheese Plates and Candlesticks

I have a really easy upcycle today using 2 thrift store finds.  These are the domes from cheese plates and scrap pieces from two pedestal candle holders. The candle pieces were the excess from the  candlestick lamps I shared back in November. … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Beadboard Frame and a New Baby

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 →

Maryland Flag Shelves, or maybe it’s a Headboard

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 →

Barrel Hoop and Driftwood Heart

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 →

Jungle Table and Chairs, FAO Schwarz Knock Off

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 →

Flea Market Find and Refelting a Poker Table

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 →

Green Chalk Paint Entry Table

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 →