One of the perks of doing what I do is being able to swap out items whenever I feel the need for change or whenever it jumps out and screams to me, "Buy me, buy me!" Back in late summer I posted about some treasures I had found while out junking (you can read about it in this post about two desks). ... READ the POST
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Antique Rocking Chair ~ 1800’s Redo
I am the type of person that needs change to keep my brain alive and it's fun to redo a piece of furniture, a room in my house, etc. and then keep the ball rolling. Sitting still very long is not an option for me, so I am always chomping at the bit. No surprise right? Here's my latest project and ... READ the POST
Faux Wood Garage Door Tutorial
It has long since been my husband's and my desire to give the exterior of our home an overdue makeover. Â When we originally purchased our house we didn't have a garage, but a carport with lattice as a wall on the one side. Â A few years ago, we walled in the garage and added a builder grade garage ... READ the POST
Antique Pew ~ Blessings Before Words are Spoken
I don't know about you, but I can't tell you the number of times that I have received a heart's desire and I haven't even brought it before God. Â You know, that something we would so love to have, but isn't terribly practical, is too expensive, or just plain silly to want it. Has that ever happened ... READ the POST
Potential…Do You See It?
One of my latest custom orders was for another antique upholstered rocking chair for a mommy-to-be, and it needed some seat springs replaced.  (You can view my 3-step tutorial on how to reupholster a rocking chair here.) I asked on Freecycle if anyone had any seat springs from an antique chair. I ... READ the POST
DIY Floating Mantel & Autumn Inspiration
It's finally September and autumn is just around the corner! Yippee! Do you love fall like I do? I've got it so bad that I switch the Christmas song to this season, "It's the most wonderful time of the year...." Perfect time for a DIY floating mantel, don't you think? The colors, harvest time, ... READ the POST