This succulent container idea might have you guys laughing. Spray paint recycled food cans and plastic mushroom cartons. What? Sometimes I do nutty things like save food containers and make plant pots out of them. Yep, Spam cans, food containers made out of plastic, fruit cartons, etc., can be spray painted and turned into cute… [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…]
New Upholstered Headboard Was An Easy One Person Set Up
I mentioned a few weeks ago that we painted our bedroom and I would share the reveal once it was decorated. Well, the Big C has slowed things down. I did find a new upholstered headboard at the At Home store while hubby (aka, The Junktion Technical Specialist) was in the hospital. I took the[Read More…]
Farmhouse Style White Bench Makeover With Distressing Results
My latest project…….a farmhouse style white bench makeover took many twists and turns. It had a padded seat and I did all kinds of work and recovered the seat just to find out the thing was all wonky. You get the complete tutorial and an update on hubby and his broken arm. Farmhouse Style White[Read More…]
This Unique Urine Specimen Bottle Display Will Leave You Speechless
Well, this project was fun and maybe to some of you……a bit freaky. This urine specimen bottle display is colorful and can be shown off in different ways. The bottles make great vases and guess what inspired the color of the water? Ha! I shared the urine bottles and metal rack last week. I bought[Read More…]
Porch Flowers, A Broken Arm, New Headboard, And More
Yes, you read that title correctly. The JTS (aka hubby, aka Junktion Technical Specialist, aka Ray) broke his arm. He doesn’t do anything half way. He had to go the extra mile and break his elbow and wrist. See, he trimmed some branches from the Bradford Pear tree at the end of our workshop then[Read More…]
How To Color Wash Painted Furniture
You can color wash painted furniture. That’s right. I know you’ve heard of white wash. Well, I did a green color wash and a white wash over turquoise paint. The color wash finish looks great although I do have a tip for you about the type of paint to not use. I filmed a really[Read More…]
