$3 Thrift Store Chair

May 20, 2013 · 4 Comments
$3 Thrift Store Chair by The Wood Grain Cottage

Months ago I found a sad little chair at the thrift store. With a price of $3.00, how could I not bring it home? It was pretty beat up and I had to fill several holes and large gashes, but I'm … {read more}

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How To: Recover an Ironing Board

May 17, 2013 · 5 Comments
How To: Recover an Ironing Board

I don't know how you feel, but I was beyond tired of the generic cover that came on my ironing board. For one, it didn't have elastic to hold it onto the frame and I was constantly readjusting it … {read more}

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Lettered Kitchen Pots

May 6, 2013 · 5 Comments
Lettered Kitchen Pots | The Wood Grain Cottage

We all need easy projects. Especially, easy projects that turn out great and add character to your home. That's exactly what I have in store for you today! I've been practically obsessed with … {read more}

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Kitchen Boxwood Wreath

April 26, 2013 · 10 Comments
Boxwood Wreath | The Wood Grain Cottage

A while back I shared my entirely free fabric wrapped frame with wire mesh fencing. I literally built it from things I found laying around. Since then, I've been on a mission to find something to … {read more}

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Thrift Store Headboard & Footboard

April 15, 2013 · 27 Comments
Thrift Store Headboard | The Wood Grain Cottage

I seriously cannot contain my excitement for my latest thrift store find.... Eeee! On a spur of the moment decision, I stopped by our local thrift store. I scoped out the downstairs and then made … {read more}

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Dining Room Shelving

March 18, 2013 · 7 Comments
Dining Room | The Wood Grain Cottage

It's no secret that we have several rooms "in progress". For the most part, I hate leaving rooms partially finished or deemed as a "construction zone" for too long (they make me crazy), but I think … {read more}

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DIY Stackable Fruit Crates & A New Series: $30 Thursday

February 7, 2013 · 56 Comments
DIY Stacked Fruit Crates I The Wood Grain Cottage

I've been very excited for today- and for good reason! The lovely April from House By Hoff and I have teamed up to bring you a new monthly series- $30 Thursday. On the first Thursday of every … {read more}

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Kitchen Drink Station

January 29, 2013 · 4 Comments
Drink Station I The Wood Grain Cottage

The hubby recently acquired a Keurig single cup brewer for his birthday. Originally, I wasn't too excited about moving my Kitchen Aid mixer in order to make room for his new brew. But, after I saw how … {read more}

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Entry Coat Tree

January 14, 2013 · 4 Comments
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A while back (like August...) I found a lovely coat rack at one of the thrift stores. I about passed out when I walked in and saw it sitting there. So, naturally, I stalked it for about five … {read more}

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Breakfast Nook Lighting

January 7, 2013 · 9 Comments
Breakfast Nook Light

Like I mentioned in our 2013 project list, one of our goals is to finish the breakfast nook. After what seemed like a high and low search for the right light, I finally decided on one. At first, I … {read more}

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