I was having some terrific luck with garage sales and thrift store searches. With such success, leaves a garage full of potential projects. One of these projects was a sweet little wooden child's rocker I came across at an estate sale for a song. It was in excellent condition but just a little too dark for my taste. Hmm, what should I do to give a child's rocking chair a fresh look? You got it, … [Read more...]
Front Door Refresh Part II
It's July people!! In Wisconsin that means summer is half over. No really! It arrives and leaves in a flash so we are programmed here to pack as much outdoor time in as possible. We were blessed this pasted weekend with gorgeous weather. This allowed me to spend extra time getting some of my patiently waiting projects out of the way. One in particular has been finishing my front door … [Read more...]
DIY Chalk Paint
I've been plugging away working on projects that I have either stored up from the winter or have an acquired during Thrifty Friday outings. Recently, I painted a cedar chest, and freshened up a tired mirror. I'm feeling good! I can see progress, that's always motivating. I don't know what came over me but I was very much in a groove. So much, that I neglected to take photos of my work until they … [Read more...]
DIY Home Decor Projects
It has been a while since my last post. It's not from lack of thrifty projects to complete. It's from the very fact summer has begun. That means a whole new routine, expectation, and craziness. I'm sure many of you can relate. I did however, find time to complete some DIY home decor projects, I just haven't have had the opportunity to write about them. Now that I'm settled, I would like to … [Read more...]
Chalk Painted Cedar Chest
The past few posts I shared have been the terrific scores I made when I was out treasure hunting. These crazy finds can be seen here and here . However, the downside to all of this is that , now what to do with all of it? Time to get to work. My first project... give a fresh look to a tired piece, chalk paint a cedar chest. This is the piece I picked up. It had really good … [Read more...]
Blog Makeover
As I am sitting at my desk and looking out the window, I am amazed at the how quickly spring has sprung. The grass is such a vibrant green, tulips and daffodils are in bloom and the flowering crab is just turning a brilliant shade of pink. Everything is so lovely and fresh. Speaking of fresh, how about a fresh blog makeover? Blogelina is offering this fantastic opportunity to get a refreshed … [Read more...]
Nesting Tables – Drab to Fab
These nesting tables have been sitting in storage just waiting for a fresh new look. They were a find at a church sale last spring. It was time for them to be rescued and given a fresh look. They need to be transformed from drab to fab. When pondering how I wanted them to look, I was undecided. Because of that, I chose just to make a safe decision. "When in doubt go white ". The slight risk … [Read more...]
Side Table Updated
Who doesn't need an extra side table added to their home decor? When I came across this lonely little table, I knew I could give it a fresh new look that would be a great home accent next to a reading chair, or as a side table by a bed. The biggest challenge I had with this piece was deciding what color I should paint it. With such deliberation, I consulted … [Read more...]
Pie Table Rescue
Back in fall, I cleaned out the garage in preparation for winter and set aside some home furnishing projects to work on during the long winter months we experience here in Wisconsin. The two projects I decided to work on were the pie table and the step stool. I was able to complete these in an afternoon using the creative space at the Ironstone Nest. I chose a … [Read more...]
Hutch Reaveal
The painted hutch is complete! After a few changes..... Here's the story! Originally, I started with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Lucketts Green and then added Martha Stewart Iron Stone to the shelves and base. Stepping away from it for a while, I decided I did not like were it was heading. It's not surprising that I change my mind half way through a … [Read more...]