When you go thrift store shopping do you have a mental list of things to look for? Recently I got to cross off an item on my list. I have been looking for a chair, a child’s chair to be exact. My friend wanted one for the grandchildren and another friend gave me one. But […]
Update A Mirror To A Light And Bright Look
Recently I closed my booth which is freeing up my time, sort of to do other things. One of the things I really needed to do is to paint the guest room and den. The den finally got painted. Now the big task is updating the accessories and some of the furniture. An easy fix […]
How Yardsticks Gave New Life To A Stool
I have this little stool that I have been thinking about. My thought was to macramé a new seat. But that idea really doesn’t appeal to me. And then I had a better idea. This month’s subject for our Thrifty Chicks Challenge is yardsticks or rulers. That is how yardsticks gave new life to a […]
See New Life In A Grill Basket
Lately, I have been showing you things I got when I went on a shopping trip with a good friend of mine. So far I showed you how to update an orange colored basket and a broken mirror. Today I will show you what I did to see new life in a grill basket. And […]
Update A Bright Purple Planter With Paint
Sponsored: Product provided by Dixie Belle Paint Company. Project idea, choice of products, and all opinions are 100% that of my own (see full disclosure policy). The weather has finally warmed up and it is time for the Thrifty Chicks Monthly Challenge. The theme this month is garden art. I decided I needed to repot a […]
How To Paint A Basket For A Farmhouse Look
Now I have been trying to clean out my garage so I haven’t been shopping. But every so often a girl has to shop, right? My Pickin’ Sister, Sue and I decided to pay a final visit to one of our favorite salvage shops. The owner retired and couldn’t find a buyer (insert a very […]
How To Create A Sign And A Blackboard From A Door
I am trying to work my way through my stash of stuff. Isn’t it amazing how the garage can be empty one day and then it seems overnight it is bursting at the seams. So I bought this cabinet door so long ago with the thought it looks like shiplap and I would make a […]
Painting A Wooden Photo Box For A New Look
We are back for another edition of The Thrift Store Upcycle Décor Challenge. A group of bloggers take an object and make it pretty. Painting a wooden photo box for a new look was my project. Last month I showed you my favorite thrift store aisle. The Rules: Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale […]
How To Give A Plain Book Charm
We all love to pin. Isn’t it fun to bring them to life? This month, I chose to create a craft using books. Angie from the blog, Knick of Time is my inspiration. She found some old books and decided to add a little character. I wanted to figure out how to give a […]
5 Steps to Painting Furniture For A Professional Finish
Does this cabinet look familiar? It is the mate to the cabinet I showed you a couple of weeks ago. Except this has a door instead of drawers. Now, are you wondering why I am showing you a cabinet painted in the same way? Because the person who bought the 2 drawer cabinet wanted its […]
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