Driving to the grocery store two months ago, I saw this lovely old desk cast out with somebody’s trash. “Hello, beautiful!” With a bit of help from my son, we hauled the old thing home to the garage. After looking it over carefully, I realized that it was in excellent condition. It was worth keeping […Read More]
Repurposed
Show Stopping Repurposed Chandelier
We can’t all be lucky enough to find ourselves with a leftover chandelier, but what to do with it if you don’t have the ceiling space? For once, I was stumped, but my friend, Debbie, had the best idea: turn it into a dessert serving piece! Mind. Blown. With multiple birthdays coming up, the timing […Read More]
Repurposed Crate Storage Table
We have a few things left to do to our covered porch before it’s ready for cookouts and company. One of my favorite projects so far gave us some much needed storage and best of all, it was (nearly) free. I have to admit it, I’m not shy when it comes to asking for free […Read More]
Hanging 12-Pane Window Frame Mirror
Yup. That 12-pane window frame mirror that I just made weighs twenty-two pounds. We had to check to see how heavy the thing was to make sure it was installed properly. I definitely wouldn’t want that mirror falling on my pinky toe. Yowzers! So when we hung it up we made sure to choose hanger-thingies and wire specifically strong […Read More]
DIY Window Frame Turned Mirror Project
Oh,you’re still here? Phew. I’ve been so busy this week! I haven’t had time to share a few projects that I’ve been working on. {Side Note: I finished up my photography course a few weeks ago and then signed up for a summer photography workshop. I absolutely love it. The teacher is awesome and I’ve […Read More]
A Little Window Chalkboard DIY Project
I have a little table and chair set for Cooper’s new room. Right now it’s situated on a little section of wall at the end of his twin bed. Since it’s so low to the ground it was in desperate need of some wall art to be hung over top. Hmmm, what to do, what […Read More]
DIY Serving Tray Out of Cabinet Door
I decided to make the tray out of cabinet door for my sister’s birthday. And where would I go for the cabinet door but the Habitat Restore Store! I found an incredibly ugly one – not on purpose, but it was the right size and shape. DON’T MISS: Frugal Monday – Coffee Filter Wreath 5 […Read More]
Vintage Window Makeover
I have been trying to decide what to do with that old window I picked up at the Flea Market last month. You know, the one my husband laughed at me for buying? I had been thinking about putting pictures behind it, and my friend Melissa told me that she had put fabric behind some […Read More]