As we were preparing for our move, I was in major purge mode. I was sending things to Goodwill and the dump like it was my job. My old kitchen chairs were on the "Do Not Move" list. I was determined not to let them make the cut. My husband, Matt, kept shooting this one down. Every time I'd move them to the get-rid-of-area, he'd scoot them back. I'd take them to the carport to haul away and he'd slip them into his office. One Saturday, I started working on my new craft desk. I look over and I Continue Reading
Recycled Old Dresser Makeover
"One man's trash is another man's treasure" is exactly the phrase I attach to this fun piece of furniture. I found this pretty wood dresser in my neighbor's trash. No joke. I wish I had a picture of the sign because it said "take me home" and that is just what I did. This is a real wood piece. I loved the shape and size immediately, but it needed some loving. The bottom two drawers were broken. I stared it for several weeks trying to decided what I wanted to do with it. I debated Continue Reading
The Christmas Tin Can Makeover
Do you have any of those Christmas tin cans (that came holding a snack) that you don't know what to do with? I have a really cheap makeover that you can do with them to use for a gift for THIS christmas. This beautiful tin can cost me only a dollar to make. Granted, I had all the paint, metal, sandpaper, and jeweled embellishment already on hand. I did not have the can though! While thrifting with my family over the weekend, I found one for a dollar. It was big and tacky, and there Continue Reading