Reclaim And Repurpose This DIY love letter sign is made completely from salvaged wood and reclaimed hardware. DIY Love Letters The letter blocks stand on their own like shelf sitters. That means the hubby did a good job of cutting the wood. I gathered the boards from a construction site a couple of years ago…. [Read More]
Wood Sewing Machine Cabinet From The Junk Shop
Furniture From The Junk Shop Hey Guys! Today I have a short post….a few photos and a bit of writing. I took a trip to the my favorite junk shop yesterday and bought one piece of furniture. The pickin’s at the shop were slim. I didn’t see anything interesting in the outside shopping area as… [Read More]
Cleaning and Prepping Vintage Sideboard Number 1
Prepping and Cleaning Is The Hardest Part I started working on vintage sideboard number 1 from the junk shop. It needed a few repairs and a good cleaning. I decided not to paint it black like I talked about last week. Going to go with a lighter color. I paid $75 for the vintage sideboard…. [Read More]
Painting A Vintage Wood Desk And Re-covering A Chair Seat
Vintage Desk and Soda Shop Chair When painting a vintage wood desk you can decide to work with the flaws caused from aging or try to restore it to it’s original state. You guys know me. I work with the flaws! That’s why the technique of distressing paint was invented. I also have a chair… [Read More]
Salvaged Junk Art Angel
How To Make A Salvaged Junk Art Angel This little angel will be staying at my house. The salvaged junk art angel is made out of reclaimed hardware, junk jewelry, and a door knob backplate from my grandparents house. When my cousin (Jane) started the whole house makeover of my grandparents home she kept a… [Read More]
How I Upcycled Thrift Store Mirrors Into Upscale Wall Decor
3 Thrifty Mirrors Reinvented I bought 3 mirrors at the thrift store for $2 each. Not a steal but an okay deal. White Spray paint improved the look of the mirrors but what I did next was genius. Upcycled Thrift Store Mirrors Today is Thrift Store Decor Tour Day and my thrifty friends have some… [Read More]
Two Vintage Sideboards From The Junk Shop
Junk Shopping! I have two almost identical vintage sideboards to paint and I need ideas. I thought I was having Déjà vu when I visited my fav junk shop a couple of weeks ago. You might remember I shared a vintage sideboard I purchased at the shop back in November. Well, I just picked up… [Read More]
Homes For The Holidays Warrick Dunn Charities Nashville Homes 2019
Homes For The Holidays For the second year in a row I’ve had the honor of volunteering with Warrick Dunn Charities Homes for the Holidays. The charity comes in and totally furnishes and decorates two Habitat for Humanity Nashville homes for two single moms and their families. This year the Habitat homes were part of… [Read More]
Cheesy Sausage Wontons Recipe | Family Favorite Recipes
Cheesy Sausage Wontons Recipe The Cheesy Sausage Wontons are a family favorite. I’m not a recipe blogger but I do have a family and we love to eat. I first published this recipe in 2015 and I always make the sausage wontons during the holidays. I made a batch this week. Maybe you’re looking for… [Read More]
This Last Minute DIY Gift Idea Is For You Procrastinators
I’ve Got You Covered You will love this last minute DIY gift idea. The gift is quick and easy to make along with being really cool. And the best thing is……you probably have what you need at home to put it together. Copper Mugs Filled With Goodies I made these mugs filled with goodies for… [Read More]
A Peek At My Vintage Christmas Decorations
Decorate In Style With Vintage Christmas Decorations It seems like it took me forever to get the Christmas decorations up this year. I finally have vintage Christmas decorations throughout the house…and they make me smile. The JTS brought all the totes and the Christmas tree down from the shed attic the day after Thanksgiving. Then… [Read More]
7 Makeover Ideas For Old Desks
All Kinds of Paint Ideas For Old Desks Desks come in all shapes, styles, and sizes. My best makeover ideas for old desks can be used on desks of all types! Today is Furniture Fixer Upper Day and in December every year we shake things up a bit. We each feature one or more of… [Read More]