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]
How To Paint An Ugly Metal birdhouse White And Shabby It Up
It’s easy to paint an ugly metal birdhouse white and give it a new life. That’s what I did and the quick paint project just goes to show you shouldn’t get rid of outdated home decor and you might not want to pass up what might be a good thing at the thrift store just[Read More…]
Thrift Store Decor: Painted And Distressed CookBook Organizer
Hey Guys! It’s Thrift Store Decor Day and I have an easy spray paint project. It’s a spray painted and distressed cookbook organizer….or holder. The metal container I found at Goodwill had some pretty details that distressed rather nicely. The first cookbook you see is our family cookbook. More on that later. This is how[Read More…]
Over-The Top Heavily Distressed White Furniture | Love Or Hate
I don’t know how some of you are going to feel about today’s makeover. This heavily distressed white furniture piece is a bit over the top. I had the paint plan for the dresser but I wasn’t sure it was the right plan. I’ll start working on a piece and before it’s finished I’m having[Read More…]
27 Sanity Saving Spring Decorating Projects To Do Now
How are you guys doing? Hanging in there? I have some Spring decorating projects that will help you get through the next few weeks and bring a smile to your face. Most of the projects are really easy. Some of them are as simple as sticking an artificial flower bush in a recycled purse. You[Read More…]
Upcycled Craft: Succulent Plant Rake Wreath
My rusty rake has a new life as a succulent plant rake wreath. You guys know I have a thing for succulents…..faux succulents, and this succulent wreath is pretty darn classy considering the backdrop is a rusty rake. I think this wreath could be used for any season of the year except for Winter. The[Read More…]
Furniture Obsession: Simple Sophisticated White Dresser
This is one of those furniture projects that has me smiling. The simple sophisticated white dresser is a showstopper. The special addition to the makeover that took it to another level is the ceramic rose knobs. I tried adding a girly swirly wood applique and that was overkill. It was nice to get back to[Read More…]
30 Times White Was The Perfect Furniture Makeover Color
When it comes to furniture projects I have the hardest time choosing the perfect furniture makeover color. White is one of my fallback colors along with black and gray so if inspiration doesn’t strike I choose on of these neutral paint colors. Lately white has been my favorite color. Maybe because white is clean and[Read More…]
Junk Find: Vintage Metal Lawn Chair With A Lot Of Patina
I found so many cool items at the junk shop Saturday. The majority are going to my booth but a few things like the vintage metal lawn chair are staying with me. I finally made it to my favorite junk shop over the weekend. I was sick for a few weeks (story at the bottom[Read More…]
Vintage Upcycle: Cheese Box Flower Display
This cheese box flower display was created using a recycled wooden ruler and two vintage wood boxes. The rustic boxes look great together and the faux hydrangea blooms can be replaced with all kinds of things. Maybe use the display to hold washcloths in the bathroom or cookbooks in the kitchen. Today is Thrift Store[Read More…]
13 Dramatic Dining Room Chair Makeovers
Going above and beyond with dining room chair makeovers is worth the time and effort. Paint for the wood frame and a new fabric for the padded seat will make the original chair unrecognizable…..in a good way. I have a love/hate relationship with chairs. They’re a pain in the bu#^% to paint. But…..they look so[Read More…]
9 Sizzling Hot Glue Gun Projects
Hot glue gun projects are my favorite projects because they are fast and easy. I bet you have a hot glue gun. Time to get it out. My much loved and much used glue gun. You guys know I have a love-hate relationship with my glue gun. It makes me crazy but I can’t live[Read More…]
The Easy Way To Cover Stain Bleed
Painted Furniture With Stain Bleed Through When you have the original stain bleed through painted furniture you have a problem. Sometimes it’s an easy fix and sometimes the stain is really stubborn. This stain bleed was a tough one and I took care of it the easy way. Today is Furniture Fixer Upper Tour day[Read More…]
