Freebies on Hairpins

Most of us have had situations where we wanted to spend as little as possible but still ha...

Chair + Palette Wood + Vinegar= Headboard?

In a previous post I talked about my overwhelming compulsion to use up scraps. Here is a p...

To Build A Ladder

When we had our Spring Market, I realized a little late in the game that we needed a way t...

Reclaimed Desk with a Modern Twist

We built a guest space a few years ago. It is very sweet but not huge. We made it as self-...

From Tatty, to Regal, To Whimsical-The Metamorphosis of a Caned-Back Chair

Chairs have a lifecycle just like living things. They start off fresh and new but then som...

Another Trash to Treasure Rescue

Let me tell you a funny story. One of my oldest and dearest friends, Katie, was with me vi...

From An End Table To A Desk?

In my last post I showed you the cute desk chair I had just finished. When a friend saw it...

An 80’s Entertainment Center In The Kitchen?

Ever since watching HGTV in the early 2000’s, I have wanted to convert a desk into a kit...

You Don’t Need A Barn To Make A Barn Quilt

Two years ago,  when I asked people what workshops I should offer, my friend, Ch...

Wall Sconces From Duct Parts?

The other day I was in Habitat for Humanity’s Restore looking for something else when I ...