Good Things Happen Over Coffee

I may have been on vacation last month but, I still kept my eyes open on my travels because you never know when inspiration will strike. The sign you see above was near the trailhead of a hike we did … Continue Reading →

Gone Fishing, DIY Vintage style Sign

Considering all the fish themed signs I make, you would think that I, or my family, would be really into fishing.  As a matter of fact, we stink at fishing. We once took a houseboat out on Lake Powell where … Continue Reading →

Super Easy Pallet Wood Postcard Display

Back in April I showed you a little display shelf and mirror that I spied in my sister’s bathroom and was the inspiration for my own DIY display shelf. Well this cute little postcard display was found in my other sister’s … Continue Reading →

Pottery Barn Inspired Buoys

The scavenger in me loves looking thru the Pottery Barn catalog.  I’m always drawn to the home decor made with reclaimed wood, and every now and then I find an item that I could actually make that just screams “Make Me!” This … Continue Reading →

Patriotic Pallet Wood Centerpiece

It’s time for another Junk Revision Challenge, a monthly blog hop to transform junk into something better. Past challenges were Bits and Pieces, Valentines Day, and Remembering Mom and Dad. Today I’m joining my junk revisionary friends for our take … Continue Reading →

Butcher Block Wash Tub Table

On Monday, I told you about my latest scavenging adventures in an old abandoned restaurant. I fell in love with this old wash tub. It’s perfect for parties, a bag of ice, add your sodas and beer, and it’s the perfect … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Fish House Numbers

With summer coming up…beach, lake, fishing season… I was inspired to make something with this little fish I’ve had sitting around since last July. He was part of this colorful assortment of pallet wood fish that I originally shared over at My … Continue Reading →

Remembering Mom-a Pallet wood Chair Plant Stand

This months Junk Revision Challenge is to create a project inspired by Mom or Dad. So, with my Mom in mind, I bring you my pallet garden chair.  Ten years ago (it was probably more since the years seem to fly … Continue Reading →

Rustic Pallet Wood Lamp

If you’ve been following me long enough, you’ll know that I have a thing for pallet wood…OK, I love it, and I’m not afraid to admit it.  My addiction really only becomes a problem when my supply is running low. … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Organizing Shelves

Happy Friday and since it’s the third Friday of the month I am guest posting over at My Repurposed Life. If you liked my pallet wood cubby shelves from a couple of weeks ago, I think you’ll love this project. … Continue Reading →

Illuminated Pallet Wood Side Table

I remember at Christmas time when my brother-in-law, Bill, gave me a fresh supply of pallet wood he asked me if I actually had any plans for all that wood.  (best Christmas present ever, by the way) At the time, nothing … Continue Reading →

Soda Can, Vintage Number Labels

  Sometimes when you think you’re finished a project, you find you’re missing just one thing. If you missed my post from Monday this week,   I shared with you how to make this great organizer shelf using pallet wood, nails … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Cubby Organizer Shelves

Years ago I bought one of those printers typeset drawers. The kind of drawer with tons of little cubbies that used to house the printers type for the old printing presses and now can hold tons of little knickknacks.  I … Continue Reading →

Why I Destroyed My Dump Desk

Last April I shared with you a desk that I had made from legs salvaged from a dump and wood that was leftover from my storage cupboard. No sooner had I finished the desk than my son and his wife came … Continue Reading →

LIVE BAITS Sign – Fixer Upper Style

I love watching HGTV and all the other DIY shows out there. As a self-professed scavenger I find they are a great source for ideas for DIY projects for my own house. I’m actually surprised I get anything done ever, especially … Continue Reading →

This End Up Loft Bed gets a Makeover

Back in the 80’s This End Up furniture was everywhere. They had stores in 250 malls and every kid had a bunk bed…mine included. The furniture was incredibly durable and could take years of abuse. While the company went bankrupt in … Continue Reading →

Vintage Patent Art Work for FREE

Last week I shared with you the calendar I bought that was filled with Patent Posters, most from the 1800’s.  With a few pieces of pallet wood and some modpodge the calendar patent posters were transformed into  inexpensive artwork. I … Continue Reading →

Pallets and Calendars diy Wall Art

December is always the month when I shop for a new calendar for the new year and last December was no different. So while I’m looking at all the cute puppies, sunsets, grumpy cat, beautiful gardens,  and hunk calendars, the … Continue Reading →