A local weekly auction is back open and I guess I’m trying to make up for lost time. You know the Nashville Flea Market has been closed for months now and I miss the shopping. The auction is a poor substitute but it has it’s good points. I bought a whole bunch of stuff again… [Read More]
How To Make An Enamelware Magnet Board With Miniature Tea Set Magnets
This is a simple magnet board with easy to make miniature tea set magnets. The best magnet board is one that is made out of steel or metal and naturally attracts magnets. Then you don’t need magnetic paint to make a magnet board. This project is made using a vintage enamelware pan lid (automatically magnetic)… [Read More]
Flowers, Whimsy, And Rust
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]
