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...]
Home Decor Treasure Hunting Part II
The last few weeks have been quiet around here, project wise. That is because it is the start of garage sale season in Wisconsin. I love to go to garage sales, yard sales, rummage sales or whatever else you may call it. You can read about the history of my treasure hunting here. It short, it has evolved mainly from shopping kids toys and clothes to home decor. My house is decorated with … [Read more...]
Coffee Table Staging- No Cost Decorating
Do you have that space in your home that you see many times a day and it just doesn't look just right? It's either too cluttered, too sparse or just off in some way. This space in my house is my coffee table. Yes, I know it doesn't seem like a big deal but it can be such an eye sore. It is right smack dab in the center of our main living space. So I've decided to "shop my stash" and … [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...]
Home Decor: Weekend Treasure Hunting
How was your weekend? Mine was surprisingly spot on! I started the weekend by carving out a brief time to go treasure hunting. You see, here in Wisconsin, it is a seasonal event and now that the weather started cooperating, the garage sales have sprung. Its spring time! If you recall in a pervious post, I explained how I began thrift store and garage sale shopping. It was a Friday … [Read more...]
DIY Pin Board
I have been collecting picture frames for a while to create a gallery wall. I'm getting close to the amount I need. After accessing the pile, I came across one that just didn't seem to work with the others. So what does one do with an odd ball picture frame? Make a pin board! This is is what I had to start with. One empty picture frame. How to Make a Pin Board- Shop my Stash Step 1: … [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...]
Thrifting Tips for Decorating on a Budget
I have been asked multiple of times how did I start shopping thrift stores, garage sales, and flea markets. To tell you the truth, I don't recall, but I'm guessing it had to be a financial reason during my college years. There are plenty of reasons why people become treasure hunters. I am familiar with many retired couples that enjoy it as a hobby, or have witnessed people who treat it as a … [Read more...]