Rewebbing a Sagging IKEA Chair

I found my next project at son #2’s house.  These are his kitchen chairs which he has had since he graduated from college.  They don’t get a ton of use but the seat has a serious case of the sags.  My daughter-in-law can’t … Continue Reading →

22 Spring and Easter Appetizers

Next weekend is Easter weekend and we’re celebrating with my wonderful, and always very hungry, family.  I’ve been assigned to bring an appetizer.  Rather than go with my usual, buffalo chicken dip, bacon wrapped smokies, Mexican bean dip…you know, those tried … Continue Reading →

First Birthday Chalkboard Sign

We celebrated our first grandbaby, Felix’s, first birthday at the end of March.  And with a first birthday comes a new project. I made several signs for Felix’s parents wedding,  back in June, 2017.  I’ve reused most of the wood from the signs … Continue Reading →

Painted Harlequin Diamond Side Table

I found this little side table at a garage sale last summer and he has been taking up space ever since.  It’s time for his makeover. Since it’s white, I’m gonna just have to paint it black.  Who doesn’t like a dramatic … Continue Reading →

Pottery Barn Copycat, Horse Zoetrope

I have a fun project for you today. A copycat Pottery Barn Horse Zoetrope on wood. Right now I have no idea where I’m actually going to put it but I wanted to make it because I could and it … Continue Reading →

Kitchen Cabinet Door Makes a Comeback

Last year we had our cabinets refaced.  The boxes on the cabinets were fine but it was time for an update.  During the process they give you totally new doors, new drawers and drawer fronts and give a whole new … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Barrel Slats – DIY Lamp

Last spring, hubby and I took a quick weekend trip to the beach with my sister and her husband.  On one of the days, while the husbands hit the golf course the wives headed for a flea market.  The flea market … Continue Reading →

Seed Catalog Canvas DIY

A while back when I was painting vintage seed packets, think pumpkins, sunflowers and carrots, I came across this beautiful image is from the Smithsonian Library.  It’s the cover from a seed catalog from 1912. While the seed packets were … Continue Reading →

Harlequin Diamond Thrift Store Lamp Makeover

  I found this lamp at the thrift store a few weeks ago.  Like most of my thrift store purchases this was not on my list of things to look for. The lamp spoke to me when I found out everything in … Continue Reading →

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 →