Do you know that old country tune by Gene Autry, "Back in the Saddle Again"? I told you when I work that music comes to mind. This ditty became my theme song as this is the first big project I've done since my shoulder injury. The challenge ahead of me was to take this damaged dresser and give it a ... READ the POST
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Chalkboard Menu from Repurposed Mirror
Being a junker can have so many perks, but certainly one of the downfalls is having enough room for all that you find. I make a rule that if I bring it home it has to find new purpose within six months, or it doesn't come home with me. Well, rules are made for breaking, right? That's because I've ... READ the POST
Storage Bins from Repurposed Kitchen Cabinets
Anyone here love storage bins like I do? Not only are we in the middle of our kitchen remodel, but a few weeks ago I showed you what I did with a few of the cabinets I had pulled out, like this flower trough... ...and this chalkboard. In addition, even my latest project using the ... 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
China Cabinet Makeover with Wallpaper
In all of my furniture adventures, I have yet had the opportunity to work on a china cabinet. Ya know, those big brown beasts from days of old? Seriously, they can be pretty cool when done right and I wanted a chance at this one I found on Craigslist. What a beast to move though! You can ... READ the POST
Update Furniture with these Simple Steps
It's been a while since I've worked on a larger piece of furniture, so it feels good to get back in the saddle again. Often when my husband is making a delivery to cities that are an hour or so away, I always jump on Craigslist to see if there is something in the same area that would be a candidate ... READ the POST