Green Chalk Paint Entry Table

I recently bought this entry table for my son and daughter in law who just moved into a new home in mid December.  This table as well as the desk from earlier in the week were from an online auction. … Continue Reading →

Surprise! Another Caned Bench

I had just finished my bench a couple weeks ago when my sister brings over this little cutie.  She found it curbside, a victim of the Ellicott City flooding (make sure you check out the video) in late May.  It was about … Continue Reading →

Replacing a Caned Seat with Padding

This post is for all you people out there who blew out the caning on your old bench or chair and have no desire to actually replace the caning.  No worries, there is an easier alternative. I found this little … Continue Reading →

Marvelous Maple Mirror Makeover

To tell you the truth, I had no plans to work on a mirror project today.  I’m currently halfway thru a set of matching side tables made from a couple of old house vents.  The tables are actually going rather well but I … Continue Reading →

Little Red Jewelry Box and Christmas Mantel

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 →

Flower Power to Vintage Chic

Today I present to you my latest thrift store find! I have a weakness for old wooden boxes, whether it is a tool box, jewelry box, file box, feed box… and if it has tiny drawers…double bonus.   As you might imagine an … Continue Reading →

Little Blue Side Table

Last month my mother-in-law celebrated her 84th birthday. In the spring she had a health scare that we were sure she would not be able to shake and that there would be no more birthdays. A combination of diabetes, pneumonia, … Continue Reading →