Pallet Wood Rustic Box Centerpieces with Farmhouse Style
Pallet Wood Rustic Box Centerpieces with Farmhouse Style Most of what I buy at thrift stores and yard sales is “junk” by most people’s standards. I specifically look for broken things, metal, and wood that others don’t see value in, because those are the pieces I love to recreate with. So … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #175
Happy Tuesday friends! We've got so much to look at, so let's jump right in. Welcome Back to Talk of the Town! First, let's take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Cutting Board Makeover Bon Appétit! Come Thrift with Me! Plant Stool … [Read More...]
Plant Stool Makeover
This post it's about a poor unloved plant stool that my mother has. Last year when I visited her it was sitting out on the back porch and I kept telling her it would be so cute if she painted it. When she saw my step stool makeover that was awaiting her when she came to visit, she asked me … [Read More...]
Thrift Store Shopping Thursday
These were my thrift store shopping finds once I got back from my trip to New Mexico. A woven wood picnic basket. It's in need of a makeover, so I have to decide what to do with it. A metal cake stand. I'll probably give it a makeover too. A handmade tin-punched sign. I … [Read More...]
Cutting Board Makeover Bon Appétit!
Cutting Board Makeover Do you remember this cutting board? It was one of my thrift shop finds I shared a few weeks ago. Confession time ... I barely passed French in high school, but I think the language is beautiful. Bon Appétit seemed fitting words to do this cutting board … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #174
Hey friends. Happy Tuesday! After bringing home so many thrifting finds, I realized that I need to get busy and do something with them. I have numerous project pieces and ideas, so my goal is to get cracking with my finds, not be a hoarder! … [Read More...]
Thrifting Thursday
It's Thursday and that means it's time for thrifting! What's even better than thrift store shopping? Getting stuff free! My mom gave me several things, so let's start with those first. We have the same taste in farmhouse decor. She gave me an ironstone platter. She also gave me … [Read More...]
Bee Hive Wall Shelf Upcycle Using Dollar Tree Items
Bee Hive Wall Shelf Hey, everyone! I’m back with a new Dollar Tree project. This time it’s a Dollar Tree modular wall shelf upcycle. Last month I bought this modular wall shelf from Dollar Tree. I don't know if they still have the, but I'm kicking myself that I didn't buy more. I'll … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #173
Hey friends! I'm back from my visit with family in New Mexico. I had a relaxing good time. Now, on to the party! … [Read More...]
Plank Wall DIY Tutorials
Plank Wall DIY Tutorials 20+Inspiring Gorgeous Walls Installing our Farmhouse Bathroom Wood Plank Walls & Ceiling made such a huge difference in that room. It's been a year since we finished that project and I'm just as in love with it as when we first finished it. We're getting … [Read More...]
Get on the Bus Canada! 🍁
So many Canadians have asked if and when Chalk Couture will come to Canada. I'm thrilled to announce that Chalk Couture™ is opening business operations in Canada beginning May 6, 2019! So excited to welcome so many new Canadian friends to the Knick of Time Chalkers family ✨ and have my site … [Read More...]
Scenic Views +Talk of the Town #172
Happy Tuesday friends! I took some time to snap a few photos at my mom's house. The desert is dry, but it also has so many scenic views that are ruggedly beautiful. This last photo is my mom and son playing checkers. Can you guess where? … [Read More...]
Wooden Step Stool Makeover Vintage Truck Inspired!
Wooden Step Stool Makeover Today I’m sharing a wooden step stool makeover, a quick and easy idea that you can use on a finished or unfinished step stool. I used spray paint, but you can use your favorite type of paint. You can make over one of these in about an hour. … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #171
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I hope your Easter was special! My mom and I went to church and lunch with my son and his wife. It was a sweet day. … [Read More...]
Custom Signs and Vintage Decor On the Workbench & In the Shop
This is just a quick post to show you the new signs I've recently made that are in my shop now. I'm now taking special orders for custom signs in 22 different color options. First up is one that is the same design as the Dollar Tree pizza pan tray I made last month. That tray was painted … [Read More...]
Thrift Store Haul: April week 3
It's Thursday and that means it's time for another thrift store haul! I always walk through the section of the thrift stores with wooden items first and I found a bunch of things, which is rare lately it seems. First I found an old wooden clipboard. Sometimes I use them to display … [Read More...]
Spring Trip + Talk of the Town
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I have an upcoming trip to visit my son and his wife, as well as my mom and sister. I can't wait to hit up some new thrift stores and hopefully show you what I find. … [Read More...]
TV Tray Table Makeover Ode to Chickens🐔
TV Tray Table Makeover Today is amazingly special for two reasons. The first is that my husband and I were married 30 years ago today. That blows my mind! I'll tell you the second reason in just a bit. … [Read More...]
Farmhouse Clay Pots DIY 🌻
Farmhouse Clay Pots From Dollar Tree Today I'm sharing a quick and easy idea for DIY Farmhouse Clay Pots. There is so much you can do with simple clay pots, big or small. They are perfect for vignettes, shelf sitting, or anywhere you need a little inexpensive decor. I love … [Read More...]
Easter Crafts- Recipes- Talk of the Town
Welcome back to another week of Talk of the Town! With Easter just a few weeks away, I wanted to load you up with Easter crafts and recipes! 🙂 If you missed last week's party,there's so much more that I we could have featured, so I chose my usual two features plus a few bonus features! … [Read More...]
Wood Pallet Garden Rack with Bonus Storage
Wood Pallet Garden Rack Hanging Planter with Bonus Storage Several years ago, I made a pallet rack. It was amazing, if I do say so.🙂 First, it was a wall rack for hats and gloves. If you've never seen it, check it out! Then it became a bathroom storage organizer. It's getting a new … [Read More...]
Thrift Store Thursday
I didn't find very much at the thrift stores this week. I don't know if it was just because there wasn't much to find or if I was being more selective. I'm much more careful about bringing home things that I'm not sure if I'll be able to use. I did find a few things though. … [Read More...]
Fresh Herbs Kitchen Ideas Using Dollar Tree Plates + More
Fresh Herbs Kitchen Ideas Hey, everyone! I'm back with a new Dollar Tree project. This time it's a Dollar Tree plates upcycle. With a couple of dollars, I came up with these DIY fresh herbs kitchen ideas. … [Read More...]
Happy, Sad, Excited + Talk of the Town #168
Have you ever felt a combination of happy, sad, and excited at the same time? That's how I feel, because my husband and I are officially empty-nesters. My youngest son got his first apartment, and although I was happy for him, I was sad for me. As he drove off, I stood at the door waving and … [Read More...]
Rustic Spring DIY Signs
Get your Spring on with these 20+Rustic Spring DIY Signs. From bunnies and carrots to signs for either Spring or Summer! … [Read More...]
Chalk Art Seed Packet Banner DIY
Chalk Art Seed Packet Banner DIY Who doesn't love farmer's markets with all the colorful fresh fruits & veggies? I've combined my love of them with an easy chalk art banner that anyone can make! … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #167
Happy Tuesday, All! Spring has sprung in my corner of the world. I'm loving the longer hours of daylight and the warmer temps. I can't break out the flip flops just yet. Have I told you how much I love flip flops? 😎 Enough about flip flops because... … [Read More...]
Recipe Box Makeover Bee Inspired! 🐝
Wood Recipe Box Makeover When I asked for your opinions about some of my thrift store finds, you all had so many great ideas. And I listened! Let me show you what I did. … [Read More...]
Are You a Collector? / New Thrift Store Finds
This will be a quick post because I have a question for you. Are you a collector of anything? I've collected vintage clocks for a long time, but I kind of stopped buying them because they were so expensive everywhere I saw them. I do love my collection of ironstone pitchers. … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #166
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let's take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Glass Jars Repurposed & Upcycled Garden Inspired Paper Towel Holder Wood Kitchen Tote Rustic Pottery Barn Mirror Makeover Faux Dresser Harp … [Read More...]
Paper Towel Holder Wood Kitchen Tote Garden Inspired!
Paper Towel Holder Wood Kitchen Tote Today's post is just a quick one, because I wanted to show you my new paper towel holder on one of the wood kitchen totes my husband builds and I design. … [Read More...]
Glass Jars Repurposed & Upcycled
Glass Jars Repurposed & Upcycled People collect all kinds of things. I collect empty jars and cans ... much to my husband’s amusement. Way out in the country, there is no curbside recycling program, so I have to get creative. Thus, my most recent glass jars repurposed & upcycled … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #165
Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope your week is off to a great start. Last weekend, my oldest son and his wife drove up to spend some time with us. While they were here, we went to the Abraham Lincoln Museum in Springfield, IL. It's been years since we last were there, but it was the first time for … [Read More...]
To Paint or Not to Paint : Recent Thrift Store Finds
To paint, or not to paint? That is the question I hope you can help me with. My daughter's vehicle was acting up, so we had to drop her off at work. The town where she works is nearby, so I went to a thrift store after dropping her off and scored some good deals! This wood recipe box was … [Read More...]
Mercantile Corner Market Collection
Mercantile Corner Market Collection Today I have four projects that I finished last week: a serving tray, a box frame wood sign, a plate charger, and a chalkboard. All were made with the Mercantile Corner Market Collection. … [Read More...]
