This month for the At Home DIY Challenge, we were challenged to come up with something for your walls. Since I’ve already done Hand Painted Wall Paper, Airplane Art, Plank Santa Art, Toddler Art, and so many more, I knew it was time for something new, something whimsical. Since I love a good pun, I […]
Vintage Kitchen Counter Step Stool Makeover
A few years ago, while driving back to work from my lunch break, I spied a very cool but sad looking vintage step stool sitting at the end of someone’s driveway next to their trash. I passed by, but it didn’t take me long to circle around the block and come back to pick up […]
Wood and Canvas Hustle Sign
So many people are working from home these days. Telecommuting to work while getting things done from the comfort of their homes. One thing you can do to make your work space more motivating is by creating motivating art work. As an at home DIY participant this month we were challenged with creating $20 DIY […]
Thrift Store Lamp Update
This month’s Thrifty Style team was one of my fastest and easiest makeovers! I love an easy project and a simple makeover. One of the easiest projects to makeover is a lamp. Thrift store lamps are easily found and often have beautiful details being hidden by a boring dull color. Sometimes you are lucky can […]
Patriotic Wood American Flag
Father’s Day is right around the corner. This month for the Thrifty Style Team we decided to let the men in our lives take charge of the thrifty projects! The guys did an amazing job so make sure you scroll through the entire post to see what all the other men came up with this […]
Colorful Snarky No Soliciting Sign
At the front of our neighborhood we have a large easy to read “No Soliciting” sign. For some reason solicitors treat this sign as a mere suggestion. They annoyingly make their way going door to door pushing whatever it is they are pushing. Usually lawn care or pest control with the occasional magazine slingers. I […]
How to Antique Galvanized Metal
. I love the look of antique galvanized metal buckets and tubs, but finding them with the nice patina is easier said than done. I am constantly coming across nice, bright and shiny buckets or if I do find old ones they often have rust holes in them. I finally found a bucket that I […]
100 year old Barnwood Shelves
A few years ago I was very fortunate to acquire a lot of antique barnwood from a friend. We have used the barnwood on several different projects including our reclaimed barnwood mirror, barnwood lanterns for our porch, and even a barnwood bottle opener! I have done my best to make the best use of this […]