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 →
I must admit that when I first saw this table at the local thrift store it was not love at first sight. I was not in love with someone else’s vacation photos, photos do not make for a nice flat surface … Continue Reading →
I have one more outdoor project for you before the weather turns too cold and then I should be inside until spring. This project goes together really quick using an old plant stand for the legs and my old stand by, … Continue Reading →
Back in September of last year I got a message from a neighbor of mine telling me about the local salvage yard giving away a bunch of their mismatched shutters. I was sure that by the time I would be … Continue Reading →
It’s been a couple months since I’ve cleaned out my workshop and it was long overdue. When I start to do more of my projects in the kitchen because there is no room on the workbench then I know it is … Continue Reading →
I was visiting my sister last week. She’s laid up with a broken foot, she had had surgery the day before and was in need of a rootbeer float. Besides in pain, she was rather bummed that her flea market … Continue Reading →
