Upcycled Candlestick Lamps
- By Joan
- November 15, 2018
- 3 Comments
I have another thrift store makeover for you. You may see a couple of huge candlesticks but I see a set of matching lamps. By now, you should know that anything I find that is tall and skinny and I can … Continue Reading →
Easy Upcycled Doodle Table
- By Joan
- September 3, 2018
- 4 Comments
My son’s girlfriend is moving into her first apartment and I’ve been enjoying helping her find a few things to fill up her big empty space. When she needed a dresser, I matched her up with my brother who 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 →
Checkerboard and Stripes Box Makeover
- By Joan
- May 13, 2018
- 2 Comments
Doing a couple projects a week, I’m always on the hunt for my next inspiration. This project came to me by way of my oldest son, Keith at the end of March. His wife’s 30th birthday was coming up at the … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Old Mill Sifters
- By Joan
- January 10, 2018
- 13 Comments
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 →
Extreme Makeover – Drafting Table Edition
- By Joan
- November 9, 2017
- 5 Comments
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 →
Flea Market Tool Box Coffee Table
- By Joan
- September 18, 2017
- 4 Comments
In early August I had the chance to go back to the 40 mile Route 11 Yard Crawl in Virginia. Last year I got tons of stuff and you’ve been seeing my projects ever since. The latest was the dorm … Continue Reading →
Maryland Flag DIY Table
- By Joan
- August 15, 2017
- 9 Comments
You never know where you’ll find your inspiration. This time my inspiration was from a neighbor’s tire cover. OK, this is not my neighbor’s tire. When I went to photograph their car it wasn’t there, so I had to resort … Continue Reading →
Upcycling a Rusty V8 Hubcap
- By Joan
- July 14, 2017
- 9 Comments
Three years ago I picked up a couple of rusty hubcaps at a yard sale. They were part of a bigger haul which included some of what you see below. The hubcaps are sitting on the table, but besides those, here … Continue Reading →
Thrift Store Tray Mirror
- By Joan
- July 11, 2017
- 4 Comments
I’ve finally finished with my wedding day projects and I’m back to the thrift store with another makeover. Have you ever seen a tray quite like this at the thrift store? This looks like a tray to hold a wine … Continue Reading →
Pallet Wood, Shutters and Thingamajigs
Welcome back and Happy Halloween. I don’t look forward to Halloween as much as I used to…my kids are too old to go trick or treating, so whose candy stash am I going to raid? A girls got to have … Continue Reading →
Did your Tabletop Glass Break?
- By Joan
- September 26, 2016
- 16 Comments
Did your tabletop glass break? Do you need an inexpensive replacement? Did someone steal your glass and now you have to replace it? I actually fall into the last category…and that someone is me. I stole my glass. When I … Continue Reading →
DIY Boxwood Wreath and Vintage Window
- By Joan
- September 8, 2016
- 4 Comments
Welcome back. If power tools intimidate you, I have a project just for you; a diy boxwood wreath framed perfectly over top of an old vintage window. No power tools necessary! Like a lot of my projects, I do have a bit of … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Hand Cart Coffee Table
- By Joan
- September 4, 2016
- 17 Comments
Welcome back and Happy Labor Day Weekend. If you remember my trip to the 40 mile yard crawl a couple of week ago I showed you all my treasures and I promised you I would soon have a great makeover for … Continue Reading →