I have said it many times. I love old doors. Really!! I could decorate with old doors in every room if it wouldn't be just a little it too over the top. My love of doors began with these finds. these treasures triggered my whole love of decorating with upcycled doors. I have used doors to decorate the exterior of my home as well as the interior. Here, are just a few examples of some of my … [Read more...]
Weekend Treasure Hunting
Oh oh, it's that time of year again! The season of ... "We can no longer park the cars in the garage ". Why?, you may ask. My projects have come out of hiding from the basement and found a new home in the garage. Items left over from last year, and new found objects from a weekend treasure hunting haul, waiting for their transformation... weather permitting. Let me tell you about the fabulous … [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...]
DIY Silver Chalkboard Tray
I wanted to share with you a quick DIY project you can do in a half hour or less. This idea came to me when I had the opportunity to share in a birthday celebration for a dear friend and wanted to give a personal kind of gift. I had a couple of these silver trays tucked away in my stash that I picked up one day thrifting at a very reasonable price. I always had the intention of … [Read more...]
How to organize your jewelry on a budget
Have you experienced disorganization when it come to you jewelry? I sure did. To be honest, I am not a big jewelry wearer, but, that may have been because of its accessibility. When I would be getting ready I would not take the time to look through my selections to make a choice to complete my outfit. Out of sight , Out of mind. Then after the fact I would kick myself for … [Read more...]
It’s Found a home… Finally!!
Do you recall this find posted way the heck back? Well it lived in my garage all winter long. I had great plans of painting it to some degree but never had the motivation. It kind of felt like homework. Something that needs to be done but just not motivated to get started. So it sat on my side of the garage Every time I would pull in or leave there it would be sitting, reminding me … [Read more...]