It’s been three weeks ago today that my youngest son and I got on the train, headed for New Mexico. It was three weeks filled with worry, heart break, and tears (read that update here), and although it was hard to say goodbye to our family, I am so ready to get home, and get back to some semblance of “normal”. If you follow me on Facebook (here), you know we had some car issues on the first leg of our journey home, but {Read More}
Budget Home Makeover Tips
February 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Most people have to work within a budget, (and usually a tight one) when they want to change the look of their house, so seeing how others have done it can really be helpful. Deborah and Tom from Salvage Sister and Mister are my guests here today to share how they are remodeling their home without breaking the bank. Welcome, Deborah & Tom! Thank you Angie for the opportunity to guest post today! We believe in making the most with what you {Read More}
Family Word Wall Art from Repurposed Junk
February 1, 2016 by 3 Comments
Right now, my life is all about my family, so while I’m not able to work on any new projects, I’m grateful to have Keri from Repurposing Junkie here to share a project that is all about family. I’ll let Keri take it from here!… Family Word Wall Art from Repurposed Junk I blog mostly about repurposing and refinishing items, as well as a little home décor. I just want to say, “Thank you so much” to Angie, for allowing me to share {Read More}
Wooden Shutters for My Entryway & How-To Tutorial
January 29, 2016 by 18 Comments
I really haven’t fallen off the face of the earth, but I’m still in New Mexico with my family, and it’s been a bit of a roller coaster ride and a difficult time, but I’m not ready to share about it just yet, but I can say prayers for my whole family would be appreciated right now. I did want to take a moment to show you the wooden shutters my husband and I finished for our entryway before I {Read More}
Crackled Paint Product Review: Valspar Crackle Glaze
January 10, 2016 by 41 Comments
Chippy and crackled paint finishes are very popular right now – especially when the finish comes from natural age and wear, but sometimes you’ve just gotta fake it, if you want to make something that looks old. Since I was impressed with Valspar’s chalky paint (read my review here), I decided I would test and review Valspar Weathered Crackle Glaze and share my findings with you, along with some comparisons to other products that give a crackled paint finish. I was not paid {Read More}
Repurpose a Paint Can into Hanging Flower Holder
January 3, 2016 by 8 Comments
Repurpose a Paint Can: A few days ago, my husband and I were walking around Lowes, and I spotted empty paint cans that could be purchased, and it jogged my memory that I had one out in my workshop I could repurpose. I’ve had it for several years, and don’t even remember where I bought it. When I got home, I dug it out of the workshop. (and I really did have to dig for it – what a disaster it {Read More}
Drop Cloth Curtains for My Entryway: No-Sew Version
January 1, 2016 by 7 Comments
No Sew Drop Cloth Curtains Happy New Year everyone! I ushered in the new year at a local fun spot (roller skating, laser tag, etc.) where my daughter wa working, and m teenage son was attending the New Year’s party. It was chaotic and noisy with over 400 kids there, but I really didn’t mind at all. I’m not sure whether to call today’s project the last one of 2015, or the first one of 2016, but I haven’t decided what window {Read More}
Cats Versus Pooch : DIY Perch for Cats
December 19, 2015 by 8 Comments
Today’s project has abolutely nothing to do with Christmas, but it has everything to do with peace on earth (or at least peace in my house), because there’s a battle raging at my house between our dogs and cats. Well, it’s actually only a battle between both of our cats and one of our dogs, but it’s driving me crazy. The youngest of our four dogs is the troublemaker in the family, and she keeps raiding the cat’s food bowl. It does’t matter {Read More}
Poster Size Christmas Chalkboard Print & ?’s for You
December 12, 2015 by 50 Comments
With 2016 on the horizon, I stared thinking about what kind of projects I’d like to work on next year, but it occurred to me that I should ask YOU what kind of projects you would like to see. First, I’ll show you today’s project, then I have a brief survey at the end that will only take a moment for you to answer. Thanks in advance! Now, onto today’s project! 🙂 Poster Size Christmas Chalkboard Printable If you don’t {Read More}
Gingham Christmas Wreath and Gift Cans with Video
December 10, 2015 by 7 Comments
I don’t know what it is about gingham, but it has an old-fashioned charm that I can’t get enough of. It reminds me of curtains hanging in an old farmhouse and vintage aprons. I bought an evergreen garland for my entryway, and had a lot left over, so I wired a leftover piece around a grapevine wreath to hang in my kitchen. I used this gingham wired ribbon to make a bow for the wreath. It’s easy to work with, and holds its shape {Read More}
