I consider myself a glutton for punishment. Not self-inflicted, mind you, but it definitely finds me no matter what I do. haha. A recent occurrence is after I went to the local hardware store to pick up a few things. On my way out, I pass by the clearance section and spy this swan. At first glance, ... READ the POST
Update Planters with Paint for Added Curb Appeal
Hormonal weather! I tell ya, first we thought spring was normal. Then, it went all summer on us for over a week. Now, we're back to frosts and freezes and woolly socks. I'm ready for sandals! Anyhoo, it's high time I give my stoop a refresh and update planters with some paint. Don't ya ... READ the POST
Upcycled Necktie Boutonniere ~ Father’s Day DIY
Oh, happy day! It's Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time! The last Tuesday of every month I share my latest upcycle of various textiles into something new. Today, I'm eager to share with you this fun project using dad's (or grandpa's) old neckties. How about instead of the classic necktie gift we make an ... READ the POST
Upcycled Christmas Decor into Farmhouse Decor
It's a fun time to be had the holidays roll around and you pull out the items you're like... "meh". However, today I'm going to share a sort of encore to my project last year about upcycled Christmas decor. Let me introduce you to my snowmen friends. They're metal ladles, an import product, ... READ the POST
Broken Crock Planter ~ Upcycled Garden Fun
One thing's for sure...nothing goes to waste around here. Yes, I love to upcycle for the fun of it, but also because sending perfectly good things to the landfill is just senseless. The problem is that most folks don't know potential when they see it. Take this antique gem, for instance. Would you ... READ the POST
Reclaimed Wood Planter Box ~ Farmhouse Style Decor
Sometimes a girl's gotta do something for herself, right? I mean, let's face it. I'm a mom to 6 amazing kids with a business and blog. More often than not I put myself to the side to tend to others. For a few years now I have been saving, no, hoarding (even dreaming) about this wood below. This is a ... READ the POST