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 →

Mid Century Modern Desk Refresh

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 →

DIY Beer Flight Set

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 →

Clock Junk Angel

  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 →

Upcycled Farmhouse Vents Side Tables

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 →

Upcycled Candlestick Lamps

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 →

Driftwood Bone Fish

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 →

DIY Round Driftwood Mirror

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 →

Shutter Frame Mirror

  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 →

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 →