I've had so much on my to do list lately, that I've felt like I've been spinning. And not necessarily in a good way. More like the kind of spinning that leads to zero progress on anything. It's not my favorite feeling in the world. And in the midst of not knowing what I was doing, I decided I knew exactly what I needed... to paint something. The painting can totally be therapeutic for me. I was craving it... and ended up with this pretty little black sofa table makeover... I picked this little lady up at a thrift store, and couldn't get past the shape of her legs. Clearly she's a lady. She was in remarkable shape, but problem was, I just couldn't get past the tiger stripe ...
Thrifting
Two Toned Table
A while back I was doing a bit of thrift store shopping when I bumped into a small beauty of a table. Needless to say, a short while later I was loading it up into the back of my truck and headed home with a big smile on my face. I just knew it would be the cutest two toned table, and I was right! It started out as your basic table... I gave it a couple coats of that lovely blue color, Vintage by DecoArt in their new Chalky Finish paint line. I tell ya, that paint goes on so wonderfully! Once it was dry, I then waxed it with their clear creme wax. To transform the top, I used my electric sander with course grit sand paper and removed the protective coat that was ...
Numbered Side Table Makeover
I really like numbers, so today I'm sharing my cute little numbered side table makeover... I've had the little side table for awhile. It's sat in our guest bedroom, waiting for inspiration to strike... and it finally did... I'm so happy with the way it turned out... I started with this: There wasn't anything wrong with it, but it didn't feel like us... One makeover ordered! I painted the round shelves with the new Chalky Finish paint by Deco Art in Primitive. It's the same color that I used on my side chair makeover, but I knew it would look fabulous with the stained wood... After two coats I had complete coverage and let it sit overnight... The next day ...
Swing Arm Lamp Makeover
I have a tendency to stash future furniture projects. Sometimes I wait for inspiration to strike and then other times I know exactly what I'm going to do with something the minute I get it home. This swing arm lamp has officially sat in our bedroom, unfinished I might add, for over a year. Yep. When I told you that our master bedroom was home to about 6 unfinished projects, I really wasn't kidding... Please tell me I'm not the only one with a room like that! It was time to scratch one of those items off the list... When I found the swing arm lamp, I knew that it could be a total beauty. I was right. But, here's the thing... it started out as combination of brass and ...
Summer Kitchen Shelves
Boy. It's getting hot here, which means it's summer time! Our corn fields are growing like crazy and everywhere we look it's covered with the brightest shade of green. I love it! Since spring is gone, it was definitely time to bring a bit of summer into our home. Our kitchen shelves are the perfect place to change with the seasons, and I couldn't wait to give them a light, bright and fresh vibe. This time, I'm all about simplicity. It's a love of mine. I used my driftwood wreath and paired it with all sorts of my other favorite things. Like, blue glass and DIY Numbered Tags... I picked up this lovely little piece at the thrift store for $1. It's so cheerful! And it ...
Wicker Rocking Chair
Remember yesterday when I told you about that fabulous estate sale? Well, I scored some amazing things. I can't wait to show them all to you! But, I practically had to contain my excitement and natural urge to jump up and down while shrieking (that would have been an interesting site...) when I saw this wicker rocking chair... But it didn't always look this good... it started out bright yellow.... And it was missing a little bit of the original wicker... Still though, I couldn't pass it up. I mean, how often do you run across a wicker rocking chair. Especially for $5.00? I knew I could probably fix the missing wicker, so right when I got home I started ...
Side Stool Makeover
Sometimes, inspiration strikes me at the oddest times. And since the 4th of July is just around the corner, my latest project was inspired by the U.S.A. But it's not the stars or stripes that caught my attention, even though I love them with all my heart. This girl is a super proud American! This time, I was inspired by the year we first declared our independence: 1776. A while back, I found myself at the right place at the right time.... an estate sale! And the best part? They let me walk through before the sale began to pick out things I wanted to buy before the sale. And they negotiated on prices. Be still my heart! One of the things I grabbed, was this little ...
Breakfast Nook Plantation Shutters
A while back I posted how much I love plantation shutters and how much they inspired me. Gah! They're just gorgeous! But on the flip side, they're very expensive! If you've ever priced them yourself, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. I quickly realized that if I really wanted those plantation shutters I was going to have to let go of my thoughts of ordering them online. Instead, I hit the streets & internet and kept my eye out for cheaper options. Hoping I could find some on craigslist and finding that our area actually didn't have a single one listed, I turned to thrift/ consignment stores hoping they would have some- and they did, but they were almost as expensive as ...
$3 Thrift Store Chair
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 totally and completely in love with the end results. Who knew $3.00 could do that? I mean, really? Here's what I started with... Plastic orange seat and all. Deciding on the paint color was the hardest... I couldn't choose between 3 colors. So, I mixed them all together. I mixed Ashwood (Benjamin Moore), White (Out of the can, Benjamin Moore) and Mourning Dove (Sherwin Williams). The result was such a pretty color! After I filled holes, sanded and wiped down the chair, I ...
Thrift Store Headboard & Footboard
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 my way upstairs (YES, our thrift store does have 2 floors... AND I live in a small town...?!). I had just rounded the corner from the book section and walked right into a whole bunch of brass headboards. Immediately, my heart started beating overly fast! You see, I've had my heart set on this certain headboard for awhile now. It's from Pottery Barn (shocker), but the price was waaay out of my budget... Pottery Barn But in that huge pile of headboards, was the one... And it just happened ...
DIY Spoon & Pallet Hook Rack
Happy $30 Thursday to ya! AND... SURPRISE... April and I added the fabulous Jen from Migonis Home to join in on the $30 Thursday fun too! Yay! I'm sharing another easy and cheap project- and one that's brought a ton of charm to our kitchen. It's a project that makes me happy! This was really very easy and provides so. much. character. I started my spoon hunt weeks ago. I began scouring our local thrift stores for silver plated spoons. I begged. I pleaded. I begged some more. Luckily, they all knew me so it wasn't too embarrassing... Or was it? In the end, I was only able to find 1 (one) silver plated spoon. Ummm... pretty sure I would need more than 1 spoon to make ...
Spring Mantel
I don't know about you, but I am SO ready for spring. I've been spending any free time in the flower beds, raking the lawn, and trying to freshen everything up. I love this time of year! Anthony is a busy bee too. Farming is officially underway and him getting home at 10:30 p.m. (or later) is our new normal. Quick, call 911- The tractor stole my husband! :) Spring is in the air! With that said, our mantel (aka kitchen shelves) was needing a little spring love too. No more winter shelves! I couldn't take them for another minute! I was craving wicker. Obviously. And the thrift store helped me out! Green apples are practically perfect for the color starved ...
Thrift Store Milk Bottle
The other day I decided to make a trip to the Salvation Army. That's one place that really requires a frequent stop. Most times I walk in there and am overwhelmed by all the goodies. But I know that if I gave into my temptation, our house would be full and my husband would start to think that I had a hoarding problem. Let's not go there- because really I couldn't handle it either! However, when I see something that totally grabs my attention it's typically coming home with me. My latest trip was a big success. I like bottles. I think they're cool. And if when we ever do my dream plan for the dining room, we're going to need some accessories! :) I found this lovely vintage-y/ ...
DIY Recipe Plate
Since I've decided to use the end of February as a way to add meaningful items throughout our home, I've decided to tackle a project that I've been wanting to do for a very long time. I've mentioned before that I've never met my grandmother. She died when my mom was 7. I cherish everything I can get my hands on, especially her recipes. We love banana nut bread and her recipe is delicious. I make it so often that I practically have it memorized. With all the awesome projects using sharpie pens and white ceramics, I decided to create my own homemade artwork- featuring the recipe we love. It was super simple. I scored a large plate from the thrift store for $2.00. I loved the ...
Kitchen Drink Station
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 excited he was to use it everyday, I knew that I could move my mixer back and forth between uses. Even though it's heavy. That, my friends, is called love! :) And since I was willing to make him feel extra special, why not take it to the next level and convert the empty space into a drink station? Plus, we just happen to have the perfect place to pull it off. I knew one of the first things our drink station would need was a mug tree. And, lucky for me, I found one for $1.50 at ...
Bedroom Reading Ladder
I don't think it's a secret that I periodically check out the thrift/ consignment stores. You never know what you will find since new items come in daily. On a whim, I decided to stop by one on my way home. Not looking for anything specific, I browsed through the store and just happened to find a metal ladder. I was beyond excited! Not only was it cheap, $7.00, but it was also in amazing shape. I couldn't wait to get it home! I'm thinking that it was previously used as a ladder for bunk beds because it had a couple of hooks to attach it to something. I had Anthony cut them off at work, then I cleaned it up and gave it a fresh coat of white spray paint. The hardest part was deciding ...
Entry Coat Tree
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 minutes, figured it would be safe to browse through the rest of the store, and headed off in search of other new items. When I went back to the front of the store it was gone! What?! I hurriedly searched around while mentally telling myself that I was a big dummy for not packing it around with me. I was just about to give up when I walked around the last corner and there it sat! The staging lady had moved it to a less noticeable area. I hugged her thanked her for protecting my new favorite ...
Christmas Countdown
Have you ever saw something that you loved, that spoke to you, that called your name? Something that you just had to have? Me! Me! I have! When I stumbled upon Emily's lovely Christmas Countdown board I had to have it! So, like anyone who is completely smitten and in love with something, I had to recreate her awesome-ness! Ah, I loooove it! And talk about a simple, but rewarding project. I love how customizable it it! Choose whatever catches your eye. At first the idea of finding 25 small-ish items may seem a little overwhelming, but the craft store is an excellent place to find lots of little items. Get creative! I searched high and low in the craft ...
Office Desk Organizer… A Makeover Story!
Thrift stores are my favorite... I get such a rush walking through them because you never know what you will find! Today's project is no different. When I stumbled upon this at the thrift store, they had it labeled as a jewelry box. I guess is was possible, but I saw it as a desk organizer. Here's what it looked like when I brought it home: Look how awesome it is inside: How could I pass that up? I knew that a coat of spray paint and a freshly painted inside would transform this piece from drab to fab. Let me just tell you... I LOVE the transformation! It's the perfect addition to my desk and it makes finding my favorite pens easy peasy. I also like that I can ...
Kitchen Tray
I'm a big believer in trays. I like how they instantly "group" something, or how they make an item look special. Anytime I find a tray, or something that even resembles one, I snatch it up and find a home for it. There's always a place, trust me. My latest find at the thrift store was this little beauty: When I brought it home it didn't looks so good. It was a really hideous red... Not that I have anything against red, but this had an orange-y tint to it. Blah. I was in such a rush to get rid of the color, that I painted it before I took a "before" picture. Doh! Call me smart. It's playing a pretty big role by holding the olive oil, salt and pepper, plus a few pretties. Our ...
Upholstered Thrift Store Chair
You've already seen the "After" version of my lovely thrift store chair, but I can't even begin to tell you how much I have fallen in love with it. What started out as a sad little chair ended up being one of my favorite things. Ever. ;) Here's it's Cinderella story: A while back I was browsing my local thrift store and I walked right into this: It was really sad looking and practically begging for a makeover. But the amount of potential was amazing. The shape. The legs. It had it going on! Well, except for the color, bad paint job, horrible seat fabric and not to mention the fact that it was very wobbly. Nothing a little TLC couldn't fix, right? Because of it's rough ...
