My husband asked me the last time we moved why I no longer hang up all the family photos in the hallway. You know the display. It looks like your Aunt Gertrude’s house with all the 8×10 frames filled with … Read the rest
PB Inspired Armillary for the Yard
Christin at Pregnant with Power Tools recently showed us how to make an amazing armillary out of embroidery hoops to display in your home. This time, Christin went one step further, and using barrel hoops she created this fabulous piece … Read the rest
City Wood Art
Several years ago after having a deck installed on our house, we had a bunch of little wood pieces leftover, which I promptly turned into snowmen and gave away as gifts. Rebekah of Potholes and Pantyhose took some leftover pieces … Read the rest
Make Your Own Tire Swing
I’ve always wanted a tire swing, but never had quite the right tree to hang it in. Therefore, I shall live vicariously through Stephanie Lynn of Under the Table and Dreaming.
See exactly how she did it so you can … Read the rest
Flower Cart Revamp
Yard Sale + $4.00 = Rusty old flower cart. Sounds like a great deal to me! This little cart sat in Sandy’s garage all winter long, then all spring, then summer came.. well, you get the picture. But she pulled … Read the rest
Vintage Frame Collage
I’ve begun looking at thrift store and garage sale frames in a whole new light. Not sure why it took me this long to do so, as so many others around the blogosphere seem to have been at it for … Read the rest
Nautical Ladder Shelf
I came upon a post by Suzanne at Meridian Road. She took an old ladder, painted it, and hung it on the wall. But it wasn’t quite finished. So she dolled it up with some nautical knick knacks and turned … Read the rest
Bench Makeover
Mary over at Mary’s Meanderings had been saving the frame of an old bench that had seen better days. Then she pulled out some leftover wood flooring slats and went to work. Just look at the gorgeous result!
See Mary’s … Read the rest
Lovely Counter Herb Garden
I love herbs. I have quite a few growing outside, but having little pots of them on the kitchen counter is so convenient! if you have a sunny window, you’ll want to make these little pots.
Head over to Blueberry … Read the rest
Purse Planter
I never would have thought of this, and I have to say, I will be looking a little closer at the purses at the thrift store from now on!
Read how to make a planter from a purse at Cap … Read the rest
PB Inspired Light Fixture Lantern
I love all the Pottern Barn inspired projects out there! Sorry PB, but your gorgeous decor is just out of my price range, and even if it wasn’t I probably would make it anyway! 😉 I’m also loving the repurposing … Read the rest
Drawers to Shadowbox Shelves
I like to think of myself as a pretty creative person. When I see garbage, I can often envision a way to reuse it or make it into something cool. So often I am amazed at what others think of … Read the rest
DIY Clocks: 5 Different Ways
I have several different clocks to show you, all have a different twist, but all are fabulous.
Welcome to our DIY Clock Roundup! Time is a precious commodity, and what better way to keep track of it than with a … Read the rest
70’s End Table Redo
I don’t think I could have imagined taking an ugly 70’s throwback end table and turning it into something gorgeous. Well Modern Vintage Interiors did, and really did a fabulous job too. I think I’ll be looking a little closer … Read the rest
Old Chair to Cute Nightstand
Looking for a unique way to dress up your guest room? Kierste from Brown Paper Packages shows us how to take a broken chair and turn it into a darling night stand!
Get the tutorial for this old chair turned … Read the rest