Upcycled Rusty Pipe Side Table
Upcycled Rusty Pipe Side Table I found this fantastic rusty pipe in a dump pile behind my son’s house. It immediately screamed TAKE ME HOME, followed by a quieter, YOU KNOW I’D MAKE A GREAT SIDE TABLE! Pair that pipe … Continue Reading →
White Board with DIY Caddy and Frame
White Board with DIY Caddy and Frame Ever since Covid, my hubby has been working from home, parked in the office I used to occupy. I ended up moving my computer to the basement where I’m closer to my beloved … Continue Reading →
DIY Nightstands from an old Desk
- By Joan
- March 1, 2023
- 5 Comments
DIY Nightstands from an old Desk Welcome back friends. What you see here is my latest Goodwill find. A cute little desk that I totally passed up. I walked out to my car empty handed and was about to drive … Continue Reading →
DIY Bathtub Tray for Spa Day
DIY Bathtub Tray for Spa Day In my son’s new house he has a beautiful, vintage, claw foot tub. The kind of tub that’s made for stretching out, putting your feet up, adding bubbles, maybe even a glass of wine … Continue Reading →
Thrift Store Upcycle, Belt Candle Holder
- By Joan
- August 17, 2022
- 4 Comments
Thrift Store Upcycle, Belt Candle Holder Welcome back friends. Last weekend you would have found me with my 2 sisters, happily shopping the Rt 11 Yard Crawl in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. It’s 43 miles of yard sale goodness. … Continue Reading →
Easy Thrift Store Makeovers with White Chalk Paint
- By Joan
- June 8, 2022
- 4 Comments
Easy Thrift Store Makeovers with White Chalk Paint Last week I found this pair of wooden plaques at a local thrift store. At $6 each I had to have them. I was having a good day, it was the same … Continue Reading →
Throw Rug Pillow Cover, Thrift Store Makeover
- By Joan
- September 2, 2021
- 2 Comments
Throw Rug Pillow Cover, Thrift Store Makeover Welcome back! I know I skipped a post last week but I was on vacation with the family in beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee. We rented a wonderful log cabin overlooking the Smoky Mountains. Lots … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Vintage Tool Chest Coffee Table
- By Joan
- April 21, 2021
- 5 Comments
Upcycled Vintage Tool Chest , Coffee Table This project today comes to you courtesy of my sister Ann. I stopped by her house earlier in the week before spending the day junk shopping and I spied this vintage tool chest … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Kitchen Cabinet Side Table
- By Joan
- August 20, 2020
- 9 Comments
Upcycled Kitchen Cabinet Side Table Over the past few months I’ve been helping my middle son and his wife update a little of their 1980 house. A 1980’s house doesn’t sound that old but styles have changed, a lot! These … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Candle Holder with Oak Flooring
- By Joan
- February 27, 2020
- 13 Comments
Upcycled Candle Holder My oldest son is an architect and often his company will acquire a house where the previous homeowners have left some odds and ends behind. And sometimes what is left behind is perfect for someones mom to … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Jack Stand Lamps
- By Joan
- October 16, 2019
- 5 Comments
Upcycled Jack Stand Lamps I shared all my flea market finds back in August and included with all those goodies was this pair of jack stands. Son #3 spied these while he was on the other end of a very … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Baby Crib Photo Holder
- By Joan
- September 19, 2018
- 2 Comments
I have a great way to display all those Instagram photos you share but never see again. Just dig out your old crib. This particular crib was a dumpster find and since I had no warm and fuzzy memories of this crib ever … Continue Reading →
Thrift Store Lazy Susan
- By Joan
- September 14, 2017
- No Comments
You may recognize this wooden piece. It was the top tier of the table I refinished last week. I told you last week that I had plans for one of the tiers and this is it…a Lazy Susan. You know, the … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Shutter, Floating Frame
- By Joan
- February 2, 2017
- 3 Comments
A couple of months ago, I’m sitting in Carrabba’s, contemplating what I’m going to order… I was going to do it this time…order something other than my usual, my old standby, mouth watering delicious, Chicken Bryan. It’s described on their website … Continue Reading →