Today I bring to you my latest thrift store find. A beautiful $12 chair. Super sturdy, no spots, no wear, probably sat in the corner of someones dining room. If it doesn’t match your dining room chairs, perhaps it could … Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I keep going back to this photo of my flea market finds from August of 2016. This is my tenth project from this pile and if you stay with me until the end I’ll show you all of these flea market transformations. … Continue Reading →
Thirty years ago my husband and I fixed up our kitchen. We added a breakfast bar, redid counters, added a new floor. We also bought two counter height chairs for the new breakfast bar. I believe they were from one … Continue Reading →
Welcome back and Happy New Year. I finished off 2017 with a couple of easier craft projects but I’m back with a fun furniture makeover. I purchased this table at an online auction. Usually pictures don’t do a piece … Continue Reading →
This is my last post before Christmas and what could be more symbolic of the season than an angel? OK, maybe the baby Jesus, and maybe Santa Clause…but angels are right up there. I’m using a tabletop scroll saw to … Continue Reading →
I have another cute jewelry box for you straight from the thrift store. He spoke to me not just because he was half price ($3.00) but because he had an abundance of little drawers. I wasn’t too crazy about the … Continue Reading →
Christmas is right around the corner and you have no time to start any new projects. I totally understand, and that is why I’m bringing you a super easy DIY, a burlap and twine wreath that can be used year round. … Continue Reading →
I got a late start on Christmas shopping this year, but I think I’m finally catching up. Over the last couple weeks, I think I’ve hit every store. Ok, maybe I’ve missed a few. On one of my many travels, … Continue Reading →
Today I’m bringing back two of my old projects. They are teaming up for a Christmas advent calendar. First up, a pallet wood cubby organizer. I first brought these shelves to you last March filled with mementos, souvenirs and other assorted junk. If you … Continue Reading →
Down at the bottom of my yard you’ll find about a dozen stumps from a pine tree that died last year. Hubby took the tree down last fall and he split most of the logs for firewood. I think hubs pooped … Continue Reading →
This is my latest find, a cute little drop leaf serving cart with a glass removable tray. It came with 4 casters, but right now they are nowhere to be found. Those missing casters weren’t going to stop me from giving him a … Continue Reading →
75 Homemade Gift Ideas Welcome back, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family, friends and good food. Today I’m bringing you 75 of the best homemade, DIY gifts I could find on the internet for everyone on … Continue Reading →
For Thanksgiving this year I’m combining rust and my good china. It might seem like a strange combination but I think it works. If this is your first year putting rust on your dining room table you might want … 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 →
The same place and the same day I bought the stinky french chair, I found this cute galvanized drink dispenser. I don’t think he is particularly old because he has the plastic insert but he does have that vintage look with all the … Continue Reading →
