Barrel Stave Wine Rack

Last month we took a quick weekend trip to the beach with my sister and her husband.  On one of the days, while the hubbys hit the golf course the wives headed for a flea market.  The flea market was … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Hand Cart Coffee Table Version II

Welcome back.  Today I have one more hand truck, hand cart, dolly (whatever you want to call it) upcycle for you.  I love upcycling flea market finds into coffee tables and this is my second dolly to coffee table transformation.  You … Continue Reading →

A new Life for Grandma’s Doilies

Months ago my sister passed on to me this box of hand crocheted doilies created by my mom, grandmother and I think there may even be one or two from my great grandmother. Because of their sentimental value she didn’t … Continue Reading →

Painted Bluebird Slate

I got a call from my sister last week.  She had a project for me.  Since I am always up for a new project, especially one that I don’t have to think of myself, I was all ears.  Her idea was a … Continue Reading →

Double Shutter DIY Wardrobe

When I made this shutter cabinet back in 2016 one of the comments I had was that this cabinet would also look great with 2 doors.  Well now that you mention it, I can totally see it. So here it is a … Continue Reading →

Decorating, Scavenger Chic Style

I was up in Chicago this past weekend visiting a bunch of my Scavenger Chic projects. Last year, a close family member got a new job and found himself moving to Chicago and setting up an apartment. You know I’ve got … Continue Reading →

Christmas Tin and Wallpaper

This Christmas tin has been sitting in my donate pile for a couple years now.  Every time I’ve gathered all my junk to make a donation I’ve put this tin aside.  I know it has hidden potential. It’s time for a … Continue Reading →

Stars and Stripes Shutter Room Divider

This project comes to you courtesy of my sister.  We were shopping the local salvage yard and we spied their stack of shutters.  Since I still have a few shutters on my to do pile, I was not interested.  But then … Continue Reading →

DIY Twin Headboard

Welcome back. Normally I refrain from talking about anything political here knowing that I would be alienating half of my visitors.  That being said,  I watched with tears in my eyes the March for our Lives  in Washington this weekend. … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Louvred Door Bookcase

So far I’ve made 21 projects with recycled shutters.  There have been beds, lamps, bar carts, pictures…you name it, I’ve made a shutter project out of it.  This was supposed to be project #22…a bookcase with shutter sides. I really … Continue Reading →

Chicken Nesting Box to Shabby Chic Shelving

I never knew it before but I  think I have a thing for chickens.  Over the past couple years I’ve transformed a chicken coop into a coffee table. And a chicken incubator into another coffee table… …and so it would … Continue Reading →

Domed Cheese Plate Makeover

If there is one item in a thrift store you are almost guaranteed to find every time you shop is a domed cheese platter.  It’s one of those things you get as a gift but rarely use.  Most of the … Continue Reading →

Create a Mantel from a Mirror Frame

When I first saw this frame I thought it was a mantel.  It was the height and width of a mantel, it had the wood carvings of a mantel. It just had that one extra piece of wood running along … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Barrel Bistro Set DIY

My sister always has the coolest things and sometimes I find myself wanting to do her projects more than my own.  Remember the chicken incubator…that was hers. I also stole this toolbox from her.  It’s a coffee table.  Oh, and … Continue Reading →

50+ Thrift Store Makeovers

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 →

Rusty Tin Roofing Shingle Painted Heart

Welcome back.  I was originally going to share another  upholstered french chair with you today but by the time I was finishing up the project the sun was setting and I didn’t get a chance to get any decent ‘after’ … Continue Reading →

Spindle and Pallet Wood Heart

It’s a month until Valentine’s Day and I couldn’t resist bringing you another pallet wood heart.  This time I’m combining the pallet wood with a few wood spindles. I used a table top Scroll Saw to slice down the middle of … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Old Mill Sifters

Back in November I visited Chartreuse and Co. Fall Market Days.  You may remember…that’s when I brought you tons of holiday inspiration.  The very last picture I showed you was of these old mill sifters.  I have no idea what … Continue Reading →