Recycled and Upcycled Projects for your Home
Shopping around for Upcycling Inspiration On my way home from Virginia last month I took a slight detour to one of my favorite interior design stores, Hip and Humble, in the small town of Berryville. They specialize in antique … Continue Reading →
25+ Upcycled, Recycled Projects Hi friends, today I wanted to share a bunch of projects that I’ve spied on my travels recently. With my camera by my side, I’m always on the lookout for that upcycled or recycled project. Creativity … Continue Reading →
Upcycled and Recycled Home Decor Wherever I travel I’m always on the lookout for inspiration for upcycled and recycled home decor and crafts. Today I’m bringing you those things that I’ve found over the last few months that inspire me. … Continue Reading →
Recycling Ideas Ready to Inspire You I showed you about 30 projects I found in my travels last week, well this is the second half. And while I hope you found something that you could draw inspiration from in the … Continue Reading →
Scavenger Files Recycling and Upcycling Ideas from all Over Whenever I travel anywhere I always have my phone in tow ready to capture any project that inspires me or might inspire you. There are talented people everywhere. I was looking … Continue Reading →
My sister and I spent the weekend traveling up and down Rt 11 in Virginia at the annual Yard Crawl. While the husbands go golfing we go treasure hunting. The Yard Crawl is only about 40 miles, but still took us … Continue Reading →
If you look at the top of any of my pages you’ll see a category labeled, Scavenger Files. Scavenger Files is where I’ve pulled together a bunch of miscellaneous pictures I’ve gathered on my travels. Things that inspire me, found … Continue Reading →
On Wednesday I babysat my grandbaby and after days of rain, the sun was finally making an appearance so we (meaning me, at 5 months he has no say in the matter) decided to get the stroller out and take advantage … Continue Reading →
If you like before and afters this post is for you. If you head into a thrift store and have no ideas what to look for, this post is for you. Last week I shared my latest thrift store finds … Continue Reading →
On Monday I dropped off my youngest back at college. He survived his first semester only having a couple issues with Calc. 3. With a second semester about to begin, I helped reload his dorm room (did he bring everything he owned … Continue Reading →
In September I had the opportunity to visit Chartreuse and Company’s Fall Market Days. The place was loaded with furniture and crafts with a farmhouse, sometime shabby chic style. In early November they started their holiday bash and I had … Continue Reading →
Last weekend, my sister and I had the opportunity to shop the Chartreuse and Co. Fall Market Days located in Buckeystown, Maryland. I would strongly encourage you to go if you’re in the area and you love farmhouse decor. Think Joanna … Continue Reading →
You may or may not have noticed that I didn’t post anything last week. Hubby and I took off on a spring break with stops in Virginia, Ohio and Illinois. I did have my camera handy and whenever I saw anything … Continue Reading →
Have you ever seen the show American Pickers? Two guys, Mike and Frank, travel the country in search of treasures that they can sell at their antique store in Iowa. Sometimes they’ll get a referral, but very often they’ll just … Continue Reading →
Two weekends ago I had the chance to return to the Route 11 Yard Crawl, a 40 mile yard sale that extends from Stephen’s City Virginia down to New Market. This is actually the third year that I’ve gone, usually … Continue Reading →
Several weeks ago my oldest son offered to take me on a unique scavenging trip. A trip into the bowels of an Italian restaurant that has long since gone out of business. The building was bought by my son’s company, who buys … Continue Reading →
Not too far from my home used to be the site of one of Maryland’s Most Haunted buildings, the Henryton State Hospital. The hospital closed it’s doors in 1985, having been opened since the early 1920’s. In it’s prime, it housed … Continue Reading →
On Monday I showed you how easy it was to create your own set of corbels using nothing other than leftover wood scraps. Hopefully I inspired you to make your own set, but if that didn’t work, I’m back to … Continue Reading →