DIY

A Classic Yet Exotic Nautical Desk Makeover

September 17, 2013

After a week and a half of sanding, dodging rainstorms, mapping out stripes and painting she is finally done! Oh did I mention re-sanding and repainting, yeah I sort of goofed on the second coat but more about that later. First, let’s talk about how we went from drab to fab then on to the […]

Emerald Pop – Nightstand Makeover Under $10

August 19, 2013

One of my mom’s favorite stories of me involves a box of crayons, not the small pack of 24 but the huge pack with the sharpener in the back. I was very particular about my crayons. More over I was singularly focused on the colors in my Crayola box.

DIY Coastal Christmas Card Screen

December 13, 2012

Receiving Christmas cards is such a joy. The anticipation of discovering what creative treat awaits inside each envelope is part of the holiday magic. Yet my dilemma has always been finding the best place to display our cards. I have tried ribbon down the bookcase but I left behind tape marks. That is why this […]

Fun with a “RE”purpose.

July 11, 2011

I am a repurpose junky! If I can get my hands on something old and make it into something new then you will find me in a state of bliss grinning from ear to ear. I can’t explain to y’all the rush that I get with repurposing old junk but it is indeed a rush. I haven’t been able […]

Put your heels up!

May 12, 2010

One of my favorite things to do is repurpose furniture. I am always in consignment shops, Good Will or yard sales looking for a bargain that I can play with and tweak. Here in town we have a store called Vintage Values. Vintage Values has two locations where you can donate your household items or […]