Do you ever purchase something because you feel sorry for it? Like, you see it sitting there looking sad, and you don't need it, but you know you could give it new life? That's what happened when I spied this Ethan Allen table that someone was selling. I was actually purchasing other items from this ... READ the POST
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Repurposed Coat Rack ~ DIY by a PreTeen
One of my absolute favorite things to do is spend time with my kids. Beyond getting the wonderful opportunity to homeschool them, I can also pass along my trade. All 6 of them are eager to learn and ready to jump on a project when the opportunity arises. Enter in Miss S. She's not a newbie to the ... READ the POST
Vintage Vanity Painted a Soft Pink
Do you ever have conversations with someone that leave you saying, "That was really weird"? While perusing Craigslist I came upon this piece advertised as a desk. To me it looked like a vanity without a mirror. I called to inquire, and he said he still had it. Sweet! Stay with me as I show you how ... READ the POST
Oak Desk with Industrial Farmhouse Flair
As a kid, I remember my parents taking me to farms and country properties to go to auctions. Mmm...the smell of the outdoor spaces and the thrill of the hunt. Especially for me as I was knee-high to a grasshopper and had the perfect height to dig through the boxes looking for treasures. Sometimes ... READ the POST
Aged Finish Created by using Paint
One of the most often questions I get asked by readers about my work is how I create an aged finish on my pieces. The kind of effect that tells a story of days gone by and looks as though it has been around for years. I recently acquired this vintage mirror with gorgeous ornate carvings from a good ... READ the POST
Wall Art from Thrifted Finds ~ DIY Fun
Making your house your home shouldn't have to break the bank. I'm all about creating my own space by using thrifted finds transformed into something new. Today, I'm going to show you how I took a couple of different basket frames found at a local thrift store and turned them into custom wall ... READ the POST