A few weeks ago I shared this picture on my social media, asking what did anyone think these items would become. Who knew it would be a repurposed snack & beverage stand? woot! Some had said a light fixture, others a planter or some sort of laundry basket. I guess no one was as crazy as me to ... READ the POST
Painted Sign Tutorial ~Easy DIY Technique
Hi. My name is Larissa, and I'm addicted to old signs. There. I said it. There's just something about the typography and artistry of old advertisements, name plates, just...whatever. They draw me in, and since it's hard to find these relics, I like to create my own - especially on cast-off wood. Let ... READ the POST
Feeling the Autumn Love?
Has the autumn weather hit your area yet? Â We are having an unusually warm October here in the midwest, and you can bet I'll take it!! The leaves are starting to fall, our garden is slowly going to sleep, and wood splitting is in full force. Gotta love the scent of fresh split wood. I ... 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
Trashure….Making Treasure Out of Trash
My love for junking can never be quenched, at least I don't see how. There are so many ways you can reuse an item, even to the point of dismantling it and putting it back together in a different form. One man's trash is another (woman's) treasure, right? When I pulled out this particular ... READ the POST
Backyard Fun ~ DIY Style #1 ~ Sand Table
Summer is quickly coming to an end, but there is still plenty of time left to enjoy the beautiful weather and outdoors. Previously, I had shared with you a couple of backyard projects, the fire pit and my mud bar that were created by using reclaimed materials. This time, my project is not made ... READ the POST