DIY Mudroom with Reclaimed Wood

DIY Mudroom with Reclaimed Wood Hi friends, today I’m back at my middle son’s house installing a mudroom.  Up until a few days ago it was a room that housed a couple refrigerators.  And since that wasn’t a look that … 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 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 →

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 →

Reclaimed Wood DIY Vintage Signs

Reclaimed Wood Vintage Signs Welcome back and Happy New Year.  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. The last post I shared with you before I took off last month was a vintage style Mistletoe Farms Sign painted … Continue Reading →

Black Shiplap Wall, Faux Railroad Tie Mantel

Fireplace Surround This week I’m back in Kevin and Mollies house, my son and daughter-in-law.  I’ve been here before helping to update their bathroom and their son, Felix’s room.  Their house is so much fun for the person who is … Continue Reading →

Vintage Wood Whale Pedestal DIY

Whale Pedestal When I picked up some beautiful 2 inch scrap wood from the discard pile at the salvage yard for my shelf, I also picked up enough for a few more projects. This 10 inch wide piece is about … Continue Reading →

Black and White Pallet Wood Wall Art

Black and White Pallet Wood Wall Art I watch design shows a lot!   I would like to blame my obsession on being at home due to Covid…I would like to, but I really can’t,  I’ve had this HGTV problem for … Continue Reading →

Handpainted Vintage Sign DIY

Handpainted Vintage Sign After finishing the bunk beds last week, there was just one more little detail  I needed to complete.  Artwork for the wall we enclosed.  Remember, the bunk bed started out as a loft room.  A room where … Continue Reading →

Boxed Wine Never Looked So Good – DIY Wine Box Cover

 Wine Box Cover Welcome back.  Today I’m sharing with you a project my oldest son made for his Aunt, a reclaimed wood, box wine cover. While he was making the cover, he did think of me and took a bunch … Continue Reading →

Little Red Wagon Coffee Table

My latest thrift store find, a $10 little red wagon.  I don’t have any young’uns at home any more so I see an upcycle in this guys future.  Seriously, he’s the perfect height for a coffee table. If this wagon … Continue Reading →

Pottery Barn Copycat, Horse Zoetrope

I have a fun project for you today. A copycat Pottery Barn Horse Zoetrope on wood. Right now I have no idea where I’m actually going to put it but I wanted to make it because I could and it … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Beadboard Frame and a New Baby

I’m working on another frame today as I welcome grandbaby number 2 to the family.  On January 30th, my oldest son, Keith and his wife Steph welcomed their first baby, a girl,  into the world.  This little one is a … Continue Reading →

Maryland Flag Shelves, or maybe it’s a Headboard

Welcome back.   Today I have an easy build for you, a set of shelves  with a handpainted backdrop of your favorite logo, team or flag.  I know I’m a day late from my normal posting but I have a good … Continue Reading →

Driftwood Bone Fish

A couple weeks ago while I was showing you my inspiration from all over, I showed you this wooden fish that I found in a gift shop somewhere in Maine. He’s really cute with his beautifully sanded wood, but I … Continue Reading →

Make your own Wooden Vintage Sled

  When I attended the Christmas bazaar at  Chartreuse and Co last year I was struck by how many sleds they used in their decor.  Whether next to a fireplace, front porch or table centerpiece.  Decorated with wreaths, skates, greenery, bows, … Continue Reading →

Decor and Upcycling Inspiration from all Over

If you look at the top of any of my pages you’ll see a category labeled, Scavenger Files.  Scavenger Files is where I’ve pulled together a bunch of miscellaneous pictures I’ve gathered on my travels.  Things that inspire me, found … Continue Reading →