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
Thrifted Vanity Set Makeover DIY Style
Woot! Woot! I'm excited because today I am taking part in the Swap It Like It's Hot blog party where a huge group of 40 bloggers have an annual swap for some thrifted finds costing $10 or less. I send some goodies to a friend, while someone sends some to me, and we all get to see what each person ... 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
Repurposed Storage: Think Outside the Ammo Box
As a family of 8 with a dog and cat, you can bet we need as much storage as possible. I am pretty crazy about only keeping what we need and not having our home look as if the kids own the place and we reside. Don't get me wrong, kids gotta have their things too, but why not store then in less than ... READ the POST
Vintage Typography Acme Cedar Chest
I have a fascination for vintage typography and have a blast adding it to the pieces I work on. It was a goal of mine to do something fun on a chest of drawers, but when I found this cedar chest in a thrift store, I knew just what to do with it. Well...this is how I found it. Lookin' pretty ... READ the POST
Thrift Store Glass Made New ~ Budget DIY
Today, I have a fun project that most anyone can do utilizing a sort of "gold mine" if you will. Have you ever been to a garage sale or seen those dreaded collections of thrift store glass vases and dishes? They are aching to pawn off that cheap glassware left over from a wedding or a recent ... READ the POST