I’ve been having had a difficult time finding potholders that work for me. They’re just too stiff. Either the fabric layers are too thick or the rubberized layer interferes with my gripability ability to get a good grip on hot pots. So I thought I would just make some for myself and decided to poke [...]
Note: If you are here on a retrurn visit and were unable to leave a comment before, I apologize. I hope I fixed whatever was wrong and hope you will try again. Thanks so much! You’ve seen these inexpensive storage cubes before, right? They are made of inexpensive fiberboard with a faux laminate finish but [...]
I have so many ideas swirling around inside my head; both projects for my home as well as to sell. I would love to do a craft fair this summer but haven’t found one that would be a good fit. Actually the Renegade Craft Fair would be a perfect fit; however, the vendor fees are [...]
Let me clarify, I’m referring to distressed furniture love. Before I started blogging, I was into perfect finishes. When I would refinish or makeover a piece of furniture, I would spend countless hours stripping, sanding and meticulously refinishing, being careful to remove every scratch and fix or disguise every imperfection. However, as I got more [...]
There is so much pallet fever in blogland and the creativity behind these DIY design ideas blows me away. And the fact that it is repurposing what would be destined for the landfill warms my heart. How about these lawn chairs? Courtesy of DigginFood.com Not up to DIY, you can always buy one from UncommonGoods.com [...]
Meet my “new” old chandelier. I found it at one of the many thrift stores I frequent. Although not visible in this picture, it was really filthy. I have since cleaned it up and now I am pondering how to update it and make it my own. I want to do something different, but I [...]
When I discovered these wall unit sections in a thrift store they were in pretty bad shape. They are actually the orpahned side sectons of a three piece unit. The parent center section was nowhere to be found. As you can see, they had a rustic pine finish and stood unleveled. But that didn’t matter, [...]
Since my last post, I have been on a mission. Decluttering and organizing, I am determined to rid my home of everything that’s not necessary or functional. It’s something about the New Year that gets one into an organizing mode. Holding on to last year’s stuff that has little or no value yet taking up [...]
It’s that time of year again! How can you not get inspired by all the DIY wreath designs floating around the blogosphere? But before I show you my design, last year I discovered these cute ideas. And below are some of the many designs that WOWED me this year. This was featured on Design Sponge [...]
Hope you enjoyed your weekend. I love Fall! Changing colors, falling leaves and cool temperatures. The only thing I don’t like is what follows. Cold temperatures, inclement weather and shoveling snow. Oh well, not going to think about that just yet. I am going to stay in the present moment and enjoy the here and [...]
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