DIY Checkerboard Set from an Upcycled Door

DIY Checkerboard or Chess Set from an Upcycled Door   Months ago I shared with you this DIY Parcheesi game created from an old hollow core door. And this backgammon game, also made from a hollow door. From 2 doors … Continue Reading →

White Board with DIY Caddy and Frame

White Board with DIY Caddy and Frame Ever since Covid, my hubby has been working from home, parked in the office I used to occupy. I ended up moving my computer to the basement where I’m closer to my beloved … Continue Reading →

Junky Valentine Hearts

Junky Valentine Hearts With Valentines Day just one week away, I decided to get you in the mood with a recap of all my past junky Valentine hearts that I’ve created through the years.  All of my Valentines are based … Continue Reading →

Repurposed Vintage Books 2 Ways

Repurposed Vintage Books 2 Ways I’ve had these old books sitting around forever.  Hubby and I purchased the set of vintage books soon after we were married to fill a bunch of empty shelves, and to look like we were … Continue Reading →

DIY – Hand Painted Butterflies on Reclaimed Doors

Hand Painted Butterflies on Reclaimed Doors With four inches of fresh snow on the ground, more snow expected tomorrow and temperatures in the 20’s, I’m doing what everyone should be doing… I’m hibernating and passing the time away by painting … Continue Reading →

DIY Rustic Coffee Table from Reclaimed Wood

DIY Rustic Coffee Table from Reclaimed Wood There are a few pieces of furniture that I love to make from scratch.  Benches, headboards and coffee tables, and I realized this week that I haven’t  brought you a coffee table since … Continue Reading →

Simple DIY Birdhouses

Simple DIY Birdhouses A few years ago I shared with you the side wall of this garage with brightly painted birdhouses that I caught a glimpse of outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Well, I inspired myself, because now I have my … Continue Reading →

5 More Easy Thrift Store Makeovers

5 More Easy Thrift Store Makeovers Today, I have for you, 5 more easy thrift store makeovers.  These are the items you may see at your local Goodwill and hesitate about taking them home with you.  The item may be … Continue Reading →

DIY Wall Propagation Station

DIY Wall Propagation Station Look what I found at my local thrift store, a box of 12 Erlenmeyer flasks.  I didn’t even know I wanted a bunch of flasks, but once I saw them,  I had to have them.  I … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Ball and Rusty Nail Flowers

Upcycled Ball and Rusty Nail Flowers After purchasing a lot of hardware at an auction I found myself with a giant pile of old rusty nails. In auction terms, ” a lot” is a grouping, or in this case, a … Continue Reading →

Laundry Room Door Makeover

Laundry Room Door Makeover Welcome back friends, I’m continuing my projects on my son’s old farmhouse. Next up, this very solid, very heavy, wooden door.  It’s located in the kitchen and leads to the laundry room.  We think that this … Continue Reading →

Super Easy Wood Slice Wall Shelf

Super Easy Wood Slice Wall Shelf This will probably be my shortest DIY ever, a super easy wood slice wall shelf.  I don’t think you really need a how-to, just the idea to keep in the back of your mind, … Continue Reading →

Pirate Treasure Chest DIY

Pirate Treasure Chest DIY Last week I showed you three ideas for a pirate treasure party that was held for my 5 year old grandson Felix.  I was asked by mama, Mollie, if I could provide 5 boxes for a … Continue Reading →

DIY Parcheesi Game Board from an old Door

DIY Parcheesi Game Board from an old Door A few months ago I shared with you a backgammon gameboard I created from an old flat panel door.   From  2 reclaimed doors I created 6, 2 foot square potential gameboards. This … Continue Reading →

DIY Ladderball Balls (Bolas)

DIY Ladderball Balls (Bolas) On a recent trip to the thrift store I came across a Ladderball game, made of steel, complete with a carrying case and it even had all it’s pieces. If you don’t know what ladderball is, … Continue Reading →

DIY Bar, with Reclaimed Wood and an Old Door

DIY Bar, with Reclaimed Wood and an Old Door Welcome back friends, today I have a DIY bar that I created for my oldest son, Keith, for his birthday this year.  His new house had a great spot for a … Continue Reading →

Aging a Galvanized Napkin Holder

Aging a Galvanized Napkin Holder Above you’ll see one of my latest thrift store finds, a very nice and shiny galvanized metal napkin holder. It’s simple, it’s plain, it does what it is supposed to do, hold napkins, and at … Continue Reading →

DIY Bathtub Tray for Spa Day

DIY Bathtub Tray for Spa Day In my son’s new house he has a beautiful, vintage, claw foot tub.  The kind of tub that’s made for stretching out, putting your feet up, adding bubbles,  maybe even a glass of wine … Continue Reading →