Happy Monday! Is there such a thing or is that an oxymoron? Just kidding! How was your weekend? I worked on some projects and got to read some of my magazines that have been piling up. As for the gardening, I had on my to-do list, I ordered some blueberry plants. That counts as [...]
How was your weekend? Hope you had time to do something enjoyable. I had fun working out in my garage.
Before I begin, I just want to thank you for all the wonderful compliments on my headboard makeover. That was my most commented post since I started blogging last May. Whoo Hooo! That extra pat [...]
While looking for a table base for another project, I discovered this headboard at the Salvation Army Thrift store. I tried to ignore it but it spoke to me. No, I wasn’t hearing voices but my mind started flooding with makeover ideas and I got excited by the possibilities.
This makeover was simple. First, I popped [...]
I found the inspiration for my basement workroom/laundry room makeover. I love this basement makeover story immediately because it is functional, pretty and economical with a mid century modern/vintage feel. I remember tearing it out of Country Home magazine and filing it away for future reference; however, when I looked in my files, it was [...]
I long for a craft/work room where I can work year round creating and experimenting. I have an unattached garage, and the messy work requires warmer weather. Last winter, I was able to sneak in a few days here and there due to some unusually warm weather. This year has been quite different. The temperature [...]
As you can see this secretary had been painted and was quite beaten up. I refinished this secretary some time ago. Back then, I was into dark finishes. I always stripped everything down to the bare wood and resorted to using paint only if the condition of the wood was so bad that [...]
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I kind of got lost in the holiday preparation and missed a post or two
but I have a special story today, just for you.
Here goes:
Once upon a time, about three years ago
A dining room table was thrown away with no legs to go
A DIY princess spotted [...]
I got my first feature yesterday! What a great surprise. I was stopping by my favorite blogs as I usually do and low an behold, what did I find at Better After? My sideboard and coffee table turned bench makeovers. I can’t tell how good that felt. I discovered Better After about a month ago [...]
Four dining room chairs sitting in a row
All are primed and ready to go!
Decisions, decisions, what color will I choose? For those of you who may not know, I am a light blue (although turquoise is starting to win me over) and brown girl.Thinking glossy white to coordinate with the white wall units presently residing [...]
This past weekend was totally devoted to a little fun and a lot of maintenance DIY. I was hoping to finish my dining room table makeover and get a real head start on my button ornaments. I had a little fun doing the fun stuff but it turned into a slow process. I will share [...]
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THIS LIST IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!
1. Paint display letters
2. Repot plant
3. Clean out sideboard drawer
4. Paint inset compartment to secretary
5. Wire No. 2 son’s lantern
6. Replant flowers and lay mulch in front of house
7. Paint vertical stripes on accent wall in dining room
8. Set up DIY Spot Twitter page
9. Paint recharger drawer
10. Mod Podge decorative balls
11. Clean inside of van
12. Declutter/organize garage
