Easy Thrift Store Makeovers with White Chalk Paint

Easy Thrift Store Makeovers with White Chalk Paint Last week I found this pair of wooden plaques at a local thrift store. At $6 each I had to have them.  I was having a good day, it was the same … Continue Reading →

Easy DIY, 3 Tier Serving Tray

Easy DIY, 3 Tier Serving Tray Sometimes I find a project and sometimes the project finds me.    This project found me.  Minding my own business perusing a thrift store I found this set of two galvanized tin pans.  Considering … Continue Reading →

Easy DIY Stained Glass Window Frame

Easy DIY Stained Glass Window Frame Recently I acquired these two beautiful old stained glass windows.  I don’t know how they ever managed to make it to me intact, but they are both missing their frames. Stained Glass Windows absolutely … Continue Reading →

Black Fireplace Makeover and Shiplap Wall

Black Fireplace Makeover and Shiplap Wall It was waaaaay back in 2017 that I finally got tired of my brick fireplace and decided I was ready for a change.  All the smoke stains and  efflorescence  (the white stuff that leaks … Continue Reading →

20 Long Narrow Backyard Landscaping Ideas

20 Long Narrow Backyard Landscaping Ideas My oldest son, Keith, and his family recently purchased a new home. They are super busy renovating the inside with hopes of moving in next month but they haven’t even begun to think about … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Vintage Door Coffee Table

Upcycled Door Coffee Table My oldest son, Keith, lives fairly close to an apartment complex where they have a great unwanted furniture pile. It’s all ready for bulk pickup or a local scavenger, whoever gets there first. Keith passes by … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Door, Menu Chalkboard DIY

Upcycled Door , Menu Chalkboard DIY Today I bring you a chalkboard made from a salvaged vintage door.  And I can honestly say that is not the direction this project was going when I began working on it this morning. … Continue Reading →

Curbside Rescue Blanket Chest DIY

Curbside Rescue Blanket Chest DIY Don’t you just love a curbside rescue?  A piece that has been sent to the curb just waiting for the trash man or a wayward scavenger, whichever comes first.  This time I was victorious!  This … Continue Reading →

DIY Your Own Vintage Turn Button Catch

DIY Your Own Vintage Turn Button Catch I was working on an old cabinet last week that hubby and I had bought from an auction.  The cabinet was super old and had been stored in a dank basement.  The terms … Continue Reading →

25+ Recycled and Upcycled Projects

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 →

Indoor Treehouse Part 2, Finishing Touches

Indoor Treehouse , Finishing Touches When we last left our indoor treehouse, all the construction was complete, but there was no way to access the treehouse other than a portable stepladder.   So now we’re going to make a ladder.  It’s … Continue Reading →

Building an Indoor Treehouse – Part 1

Building an Indoor Treehouse In the past I’ve mentioned how the soaring ceilings in my son’s house are ridiculously high.  When it came to the living room they were a beautiful design feature. Not as much of a welcome feature … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Wire Spool Compass Rose

Upcycled Wire Spool Compass Rose I’m so excited to finally use this wire spool end I had scavenged from a farmhouse way back in 2017.  I believe I’ve upcycled everything else from that trip that was going to be upcycled … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Ladder, DIY Tripod Floor Lamp

Upcycled Ladder, DIY Tripod Floor Lamp Last week I shared with you this set of shelves and DIY crates made from an old step ladder. When I took the step ladder apart I still had the back half of the … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Ladder Shelves and DIY Crates

Upcycled Ladder Shelves & DIY Crates Back in December I purchased a pair of ladders from an online auction site.  One of the ladders was a brand new metal step ladder and the other, a wooden, kind of wobbly, vintage … Continue Reading →

DIY Birthday Reminder Calendar, Family Tree

DIY Birthday  Reminder Calendar I’ve wanted a birthday reminder calendar for quite some time now and I wasn’t really impressed with what’s available online.   Online versions mostly have a plaque with the months listed horizontally and then you hang your … Continue Reading →

Thrift Store Makeover, Reclaimed Wood Candle Holder

Thrift Store Makeover Reclaimed Wood Candle Holder I love a quick and easy project and I hope you do too.   The hardest part of this project will be gathering your supplies.  Be on the lookout for an old scrap wood … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Salad Bowl Belted Mirror DIY

Upcycled Salad Bowl, Belted Mirror DIY I have another thrift store upcycle for you today.  This time I’m working with an old salad bowl. Besides the salad bowl you’ll also need a craft mirror that fits inside your bowl, upholstery … Continue Reading →