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 →

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 →

Pallet Wood Compass Rose

Back in April I was contacted by Stencil Revolution asking if I would like to try any of their stencils.  After looking at their pages and pages of stencils I jumped at the chance and eventually chose a star stencil,  a stencil of … Continue Reading →

Salvaged Piano Junk Angel

My sister recently had a sale to get rid of all her excess junk.  Among her stash was this console from her old piano.  She had taken her old 1900’s upright piano apart years ago and this was all that … Continue Reading →

Cow , Pig, Sheep, Rooster

In honor of Spring I was totally in the mood to paint another seed packet sign like the Sunflowers I painted back in 2015. I was totally immersed in my search finding, pansies, daisies,  dahlias and poppies.   I don’t know … Continue Reading →

Scrap Wood Easter Egg

I have a fun spring time or Easter project for you and if you have enough scrap wood sitting around you just may be able to make it for FREE. This colorful Easter egg is made with pieces of moulding … Continue Reading →

Easy Pallet Wood Outdoor Side Table

I have one more outdoor project for you before the weather turns too cold and then I should be inside until spring. This project goes together really quick using an old plant stand for the legs and my old stand by, … Continue Reading →

Halloween Cheese and Meat Platter

Welcome back.  I thought I was all finished with Halloween projects after my skull poster, pallet wood pumpkin holder and  skull cloche.  It was not to be…I was asked to help with food for my daughter-in-law’s Halloween themed baby shower. … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood and Skulls for Halloween

This is the week of easy pallet wood Halloween projects.  I thought the pumpkin holder from earlier in the week was a good project for the beginner palleter (made up word) but this one, I assure you, is even easier. … Continue Reading →

Fall Decorating with Pallet Wood

Just in time for Fall,  a fun, easy, and inexpensive DIY for all you pallet wood lovers out there.   Start with a bunch of pallet wood.  You will also need a dowel or spindle and more scrap wood for … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Cubby Organizer Shelves

Years ago I bought one of those printers typeset drawers. The kind of drawer with tons of little cubbies that used to house the printers type for the old printing presses and now can hold tons of little knickknacks.  I … Continue Reading →

Easy Pallet Wood Frame diy

Good morning and welcome back.  If it’s the third Friday in the month then it means I must be guest posting over at My Repurposed Life today. I think you’ll really love this project and it brings me back to my … Continue Reading →

Repurposing Dresser Drawers

Recycle, upcycle, repurpose, reuse….whatever you call it, these nightstands do it all.  The knobs are new, but the spindle legs, hardwood flooring top and drawer body of the table have all had past lives. Their worlds are about to collide. … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Christmas Tree diy

Add to Flipboard Magazine. It’s starting to feel like Christmas around here.  The leaves are almost off the trees, the stores are decked out with lights and ornaments, and it’s freezing cold!  Time to get started on a Christmas project. … Continue Reading →