Little Red Wagon Coffee Table

My latest thrift store find, a $10 little red wagon.  I don’t have any young’uns at home any more so I see an upcycle in this guys future.  Seriously, he’s the perfect height for a coffee table. If this wagon … Continue Reading →

Stained Red Velvet Ottoman Makeover

I helped move my nephew into a new home a few weeks ago and look at this little treasure the previous homeowner had left behind, a red velvet ottoman. Besides having a few stains, it wasn’t quite his style.  I’m not really … Continue Reading →

Green Side Table with Black Glaze

Most days I walk into the local thrift store and walk out empty handed.  This day was different, I found this side table, a little red wagon and a tray.  It didn’t matter that I was actually looking for a … Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Easy Upcycled Doodle Table

My son’s girlfriend is moving into her first apartment and I’ve been enjoying helping her find a few things to fill up her big empty space.  When she needed a dresser, I matched her up with my brother who was … Continue Reading →

Surprise! Another Caned Bench

I had just finished my bench a couple weeks ago when my sister brings over this little cutie.  She found it curbside, a victim of the Ellicott City flooding (make sure you check out the video) in late May.  It was about … Continue Reading →

Dumpster Dresser ready for a Makeover

My son’s girlfriend is moving into her first  apartment this week and since I have a few extra pieces of furniture lying around I told her to shop my house.  Her style is not quite as shabby chic, rusty and crusty … Continue Reading →