Junk Shop Tables And Hardware Hey Guys! I made a trip to the junk shop and bought just a few things. Man, trying to downsize my junk stash is killing me. I’ve been very very careful about my junk and furniture purchases lately, meaning I haven’t bought much. It has to be extra special and… [Read More]
How To Make A Door Wreath Using Flea Market Finds
Vintage Dustpan Front Door Wreath You can make a wreath out of just about anything. I made this wreath using a vintage dustpan I found at a local flea market. Yes, I have a flea market addiction. I have cut back on my flea market, junk shop, and auction purchases believe it or not. Still… [Read More]
9 Ways To Say I Love You With Reclaimed Junk
Say I Love You With Reclaimed Junk Okay, let’s talk reclaimed junk. It doesn’t necessarily have to be old or vintage or junky. To me reclaimed means anything found that can be reused. That means just about anything qualifies as reclaimed. I have tons of what I call reclaimed projects meaning I made them from… [Read More]
Wooden Pink Flamingo Planter And Auction Buys
Pink Flamingo Planter And Other Fun Stuff I bet you guys already have your fill of bloggers “Best Projects of 2018” posts so I’m not going there. Today I have new junk finds and auction buys, project ideas, what my plans are for this month and the year ahead, and a wooden pink flamingo planter… [Read More]
Homes for the Holidays House Number 2 | My Volunteer Experience
Surprise for New Homeowners You guys asked and I’m glad to share. This is the second Habitat for Humanity home in Nashville that was completely furnished and decorated through Homes for the Holidays and Warrick Dunn Charities. I volunteered on the project and posted the photos of the first home last week. I was overwhelmed… [Read More]
Shiny Brite Christmas Tree and Decorating Extravaganza
They’re Shiny Brite Shiny Brite ornaments. Can you believe at one time I thought they were lame? Maybe you did too. The ornaments went out of style for a while. At least where I lived. Well, now I had to investigate the demise of Shiny Brite. From what I can gather plastic ornaments began being… [Read More]
How To Paint Black And White Stripes On Wood
Paint Black And White Stripes For A Touch Of Sass Hey Guys. Do you like black and white stripes? I do, especially when you pair them with red. I had this plain old wood box and I painted black and white stripes on it. Then I added wheels (casters). You wouldn’t recognize it now. Black And… [Read More]
Open The Wardrobe Door For A Stenciled Surprise
Stenciled Door It’s furniture fixer upper day! My vintage wardrobe project is full of color…..turquoise and red, a great color combo. It also includes two great stencil designs, one modern geometric and one whimsical. The furniture fixer upper team usually takes the month of December off and we share one of our favorite furniture projects… [Read More]
Volunteering With Homes For The Holidays
Warrick Dunn Charities Homes For The Holidays Hey Guys, I’m really excited to share this with you. Remember last month when I wrote about what I want to be when I grow up? In case you missed it, this is what I said “My dream job, or dream volunteer job, would be to go into… [Read More]
Mixing Paint Colors To Make The Perfect Gray
Mixing Paint Colors Is Easy If you don’t have the perfect paint color on the paint shelf then mix your own. That’s what I do about 50% of the time. Why buy more paint when you can work with what you have. I’m all about saving money. This project started out one color and moved… [Read More]
100 Brilliant Thrift Store Home Decor Makeovers
Top Thrift Store Home Decor Makeovers I’ve selected my favorite thrift store home decor makeovers from the past year to showcase today and so have my thrifty friends. We each choose several projects to highlight then we have a linky list with over one hundred of our best thrifty makeovers. My first favorite project… [Read More]
How To Turn Masculine Furniture Into Girly Furniture
Girly Furniture Painted Orchid Today’s the day for girly furniture. It’s been a while since I’ve used a totally fun, bright paint color. Radiant Orchid was the perfect color for this furniture makeover. Radiant Orchid Paint Color For Girly Furniture Yep, it looks girly to me. How about that color. I have to admit the nightstand… [Read More]
