10+ Projects, Upcycled Decorating with Scavenger Chic

Upcycled Decorating with Scavenger Chic I mentioned last week that my oldest son Keith and his wife, Steph, purchased an investment property that, for better or worse, came filled with furniture.  Last week I did some easy fixes to three … Continue Reading →


Beach Decor, Scrap Wood Frame DIY

Beach Decor, Scrap Wood Frame No new babies to announce today, but I am back with another upcycled frame. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, 3 of my last frames have been grandbaby announcements. This one is made … Continue Reading →


Hush Little Baby Wall Art, Upcycled Shutter Slats

Hush Little Baby Wall Art, Upcycled Shutter Slats A week ago Friday, one of my favorite building salvage places, Second Chance in Baltimore, posted on Facebook that they were stocking up their freebie pile in the parking lot.  It’s where … Continue Reading →


DIY Upcycled Frame and a New Baby

DIY Upcycled Frame Fantastic news in the Scavenger Chic household, on March 5th, my oldest son Keith and his wife Steph welcomed their second daughter into the world.  Introducing Hazel Laurel who joins 2 year old, big sister Afton.   I … Continue Reading →


Create Your Own Personalized Travel Poster

Personalized Travel Poster My sisters own this cute little cabin right outside of Front Royal, Virginia. In the distance you can spy the Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive.  Down in the valley and just out of view is the … Continue Reading →


Pallet Wood Shadow Box, Dad’s Shoes on Display

As you probably know, one of my favorite things to work with is pallet wood.  It’s never perfect, which may or may not be a good thing, it’s preaged, it’s rustic, it’s shabby and it’s chic and best of all, free. … Continue Reading →


Orange Checkerboard Pallet Wood Frame

Welcome Back, I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend. Today I have an easy build for you, another pallet wood frame, but stay with me until the end…or just skip to the end…because I have a wonderful announcement. … 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 →


Corrugated Tin and Pallet Wood Frame

It’s hard to believe that August is half over and since it is the third Friday of the month, that must mean I’m guest posting over at My Repurposed Life. It’s been a while since I’ve shared a  recycled or … Continue Reading →


Pallet Wood and Tin Roofing Shingles Frame diy

Add to Flipboard Magazine.  I think that we can all agree that it’s time for winter to end. I personally love to use the winter months to clean out and start new. If you’re going to be stuck in the … Continue Reading →