Just taking a look at pots of pretty flowers today along with my usual whimsical touches and vintage Art Decor chairs on the porch. Also wanted to share a before photo of the dresser I’m working on for our master bedroom. Almost finished the transformation. Love the yellow Lantana in the brass pot. I cleaned… [Read More]
How To Use Cloth Napkins To Re-cover Chair Seats And Make Matching Wall Decor
You can use colorful cloth napkins to re- cover chair seats and update all kinds of items around the house. I also used napkins to replace some of my old wall decor. Remember to think outside of the box……always. I wasn’t even thinking about updating the seat cover on our lone rattan back barstool until[Read More…]
Red White And Blue Summer Hat Wreath
Hey Guys! I have a super easy and fun project today. My Summer hat wreath starring the colors red, white and blue almost didn’t get made in time for the holiday. But I got busy yesterday and it only took me 10 minutes (maybe 5) to put the hat wreath together. Isn’t it fabulous. I[Read More…]
If Painting Antique Wood Furniture Makes You Happy Then Go For It
Yep, I said it. If you have antique wood furniture and you want to paint it…..go ahead. My project piece today is 100+ years old and I painted it. You guys know I don’t restore wood furniture if it needs a lot of work. This wardrobe was missing veneer in places and I don’t do[Read More…]
How To Make A Reclaimed Wood Plant Stand
Hey guys! This is the reclaimed wood plant stand made with an aquarium base the JTS and I put together before he broke his arm. It’s taken me a while to get the photos and the post together. The aquarium stand and reclaimed wood worked very well together. My plan was to stain or weather[Read More…]
How To Make A Rustic Wood Flag
You can make a rustic wood flag with an old reclaimed wood drawer bottom, a trunk lid, a piece of discarded wood, you name it…..be inventive……get creative. The flag project has several steps but nothing difficult to it at all. I call this flag a farmhouse style flag because it isn’t red, white, and blue.[Read More…]
Going Overboard At The Auction And Favorite Junk Shop
I probably spent way to much at the last online auction. Only time will tell. I went to my favorite junk shop and you guys know I didn’t spend too much there. The prices are always more than reasonable. Since the big “C” craziness all the auctions are online and for some reason I tend[Read More…]
Update An Old Birdhouse With Vintage Hardware And Bits Of Jewelry
I bet you guys are ready for a good recycle/upcycle. This birdhouse with vintage hardware is the perfect example of using what you have to transform a totally blah piece into a masterpiece. It doesn’t matter weather you have a large junk stash or just a junk drawer. You can make a similar project using[Read More…]
How To Paint A Piano Bench And Recover The Fabric Seat
Today we’re continuing with the master bedroom makeover saga. The bedroom is slowly coming together. I found a piano bench to use as the clothes catchall. Everyone has a clothes catchall in the bedroom. I painted the piano bench and recovered the seat and it looks awesome. The fabric is from the thrift store skirt[Read More…]
Fantastic Pair Of 1930’s Art Deco Style Vintage Lawn Chairs
I found the most amazing chairs on a trip to my favorite junk shop last week. They are one of a kind or should I say two of a kind. Art Deco Style Vintage Lawn Chairs Would you call the design on the pair of green metal chairs Art Deco? I would. Aren’t the colors[Read More…]
Paint Bedroom Furniture Using White Paint Tinted With Room Color Paint
Here’s a unique way to paint bedroom furniture using white paint mixed with your room color for a special custom look. Mixing paint colors is a thing with me so when I got ready to paint the master bedroom nightstands I made a custom paint color. To do this I mixed just a bit of[Read More…]
How To Make A Vintage Linens Garland
It’s easy to make a vintage linens garland and you can use almost any type of linens. I got the idea for the garland after organizing my fabrics stash. I didn’t realize how many linens I accumulated in my junkin’ adventures. I found most of my linens at my favorite junk shop. How To[Read More…]
Reclaimed Architectural Wall Decor Idea For Above The Bed
This reclaimed architectural wall decor idea is a winner for sure. I shared the architectural piece a few weeks ago and promised a new project was coming. Guess I’ve been dragging my feet this week but I did finally get one post of the promised two written. The nightstand makeovers are coming next week for[Read More…]
