My friend Christy moved into a new apartment about a month ago. She’s gotten all of the basic furnishing she needs but now it’s time for the fun part…adding layers and color. We started the process a few weeks ago by recovering the chairs from the dining set handed down from her grandmother. Besides the […Read More]
DIY
Old Cattle Water Trough Recycled into a TV Stand
When it comes to furniture, every one of us wants pieces that represent not just our taste but also our style. If you live on a farm, fortunately for you, you can instantly integrate ‘farm style living’ by merely recycling an old trough and transforming it into a handy, practical, and pretty TV stand. In […Read More]
Turn a “Disposable” Gift Basket into an Attractive Utensil Caddy
Have you ever received a thoughtful fruit basket as a gift and wondered what to do with the basket once you were done enjoying the fruit? We had just such a basket, and while it really wasn’t much to look at in and of itself, I knew it had great potential for a thrifty crafting […Read More]
Inexpensive Dining Room Chair Upcycle with Situational Flair – Part Two
In a previous post, I explained my dining room set renovation (see Part One!) and how I got started with this particular project. If you’re a “newbie” to furniture upcycling, don’t worry – it is easier than it sounds and/or looks. Trust me – if I can do it, so can you!! All you need […Read More]
DIY Wood Sign – inexpensive and easy to assemble
Happy Thursday! Here is a simple weekend project. I love wood signs! They can be very inexpensive and are easy to assemble. You can also make them to match any decor you want. To make one, you start with any width board you want. I would not go too thick. This might make the wood […Read More]
Antique Blue Mason Jar Lanterns
Happy Thursday! The weekend is just around the corner. Keep reading to see a simple but stylish way to light up your porch. Hope you enjoy! DON’T MISS: How To Create A Vintage Farmhouse Sink I love blue antique mason jars; they are a classic. I wanted to make some lanterns for the house to hang […Read More]
From Cheap Plastic to Fantastic
As part of son’s room make over, I wanted to add a globe (or two) to his dresser to go along with his map. He loves looking at the globe in our office, so I set out to find an inexpensive one that he could have of his own. SEE ALSO: Best Ways to Upgrade […Read More]
DIY Rope Shelving
Happy Monday, I hope everybody had a great weekend! Did you check out the bathroom reveal and see the rope shelving? If not, check it out here. I wanted some type of inexpensive shelving for the girls bathroom. I used some pallet boards to make them. I use a lot of pallet boards because I […Read More]