I have a big empty space on my kitchen wall, just above our antique stove. I don’t do empty spaces. I’ve never been a minimalist. I haven’t left the space empty intentionally, but every time I make something and hang it there, then list it in my shop – it has sold quickly. It makes for great sales, but not for a pretty kitchen. I didn’t want to spend much money, so I designed a farmhouse style rustic wooden frame chalkboard. It’s an easy project that requires very basic {Read More}
My Dream Barn Door … in mini version
February 26, 2015 by 53 Comments
I’m not a super “wanty” person (is that a word?) but I want a barn door in my house …and I want one bad. What does it matter that we really don’t have any space to put one? I’m still holding out the hope that somehow I can talk my husband into making one. I’ll figure out the little details, like where we’d install it … later. While I patiently wait for him to agree with me that we {Read More}
Repurposed Jeans Pocket Apron
February 22, 2015 by 18 Comments
Those of you who follow me on Facebook, may have seen a tutorial that I shared from another Facebook page, for a repurposed jeans pocket apron. I thought it was such a great and super easy idea, that I decided to try it right away, before I could forget about it. For those of you who didn’t see it, I thought I’d share how it turned out. We all have jeans that either don’t fit, or are stained, so this is a {Read More}
Fresh Apples for an Enamelware Pot
February 20, 2015 by 17 Comments
Several years ago, I brought home this enamelware pot from an auction. I’m not exactly sure how it was originally used, but it’s shaped like a flower pot, and my best guess is it may have been part of a double boiler. If you know, please let me know! I actually got two of them, and when I bid on them, I assumed they just needed a little cleaning to remove the darkened areas around the outside, but I was wrong. I {Read More}
Sweet and Simple Wood Scrap Wall Hook
February 19, 2015 by 3 Comments
During the summer, when I taught a “junk art” class at church summer camp, I taught the kids how to make a Nail Head Initial Art (seen here). I pre-cut the wood pieces before class, and the kids stained the wood, and did the nail art. A few days ago, I discovered a piece of that wood that I used as a sample. Since it was already stained, I figured I should make a quick project with it, rather than add it {Read More}
Dog Tired – Repurposed Drawer Pet Bed
February 18, 2015 by 21 Comments
Last year when my son went off to college, I don’t know who had a harder time with it, me or his dog, Pico. Pico seemed “lost” for several weeks after he left, and it broke my heart. He would sit in the front yard and look down our gravel road, and I know he was looking for my son. He didn’t know what to do with himself inside the house, because he was used to following my son wherever {Read More}
DIY Pantry Storage and Decor Ideas
February 15, 2015 by 7 Comments
I had no idea when mice invaded my pantry and I turned popcorn tins into chalkboard pantry tins, that so many other people had the same problem, and would like my idea, but when Hometalk featured it on their Facebook page, it went crazy! So much so, that Hometalk asked me to curate a Pantry Storage Hacks board, and I was happy to do so. I loaded the board with the best pantry storage and decor ideas, and can’t wait to try {Read More}
DIY Lavender sign
February 14, 2015 by 13 Comments
Ever since I started dreaming of the future lavender harvest I hope to have, thoughts of lavender keep creeping into my mind, so I had to do something lavenderish (spell check says that isn’t a word – it should be!) I’m going to think positive that I’ll have lots of lovely lavender soon, but in the meantime, I made a new lavender sign for my obsession. I grabbed an old board in my stash, and put a light coat of light {Read More}
Vintage Style Pantry Labels
February 13, 2015 by 14 Comments
I’m still busy working on organizing my house, and still have a very long way to go, but I decided to focus on my pantry for a bit. I love using glass jars in my pantry, so you can see the contents inside, but I have 3 glass jars filled with powdery white stuff. Now, I can stick my finger in and tell the difference between flour and powdered sugar, but I can’t tell the difference between flour and baking mix, {Read More}
Clementine Crate Makeover
February 12, 2015 by 30 Comments
I love projects that don’t cost me a cent, are easy, and end up being so pretty, I’m left wondering why I didn’t make them a long time ago. This is one of those projects! I’ve had this clementine crate for over 3 years now. It was filled with fruit, which I used when I was styling my kitchen for the photos in my kitchen remodel post (seen HERE). It was torture for my kids not to eat the fruit {Read More}
