I’m fully convinced that men are selectively deaf when traveling with women. They become so focused on the destination that they don’t seem to understand that women like to “stop and smell the roses” along the way. Here’s how it works when my husband and I are traveling… I spot an antique store, and suggest that we should stop. He pretends he didn’t hear me and keeps driving. He puts on his headphones, to ensure he doesn’t hear my next suggestion. {Read More}
Reclaimed Wood for My Spring Entryway
March 26, 2016 by 4 Comments
Whenever possible, I always choose reclaimed wood over brand new wood, because I want the aged and weathered look, so when given the chance to get some reclaimed wood for free – you can bet I’ll take it! Remember that chippy weathered photo backdrop I shared a few weeks ago? Well, that photo was the top of my mom’s old picnic table, and she told me I could keep it (yippee!!), so my husband took it all apart and we transported {Read More}
Toddler Overalls Wall Pocket
March 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
I don’t have a toddler or infant anymore, so I rarely look at the little kid’s clothing section of thrift stores, but the pickins’ were pretty slim last time I went in a thrift store, so I wandered over to see if maybe I’d get lucky and find some old wooden blocks, in that department before giving up and leaving empty-handed. I didn’t find any wooden blocks, but I spotted rack full of toddler jeans and overalls, and my mommy heart {Read More}
My Vintage Typewriter Gets a Brand New Job!
March 11, 2016 by 18 Comments
I absolutely love my vintage typewriter, but when your house is small, it’s hard to justify something that’s taking up space, but doesn’t have a real purpose, and since the typewriter doesn’t work, it doesn’t have any purpose other than to look pretty. I was walking by it recently, and suddenly I had a light bulb moment. What if it could still sit and look pretty, but get a new job so I could justify the space it’s taking? Can you {Read More}
Salvage I Never Thought I’d Never Find a Use For!
March 5, 2016 by 26 Comments
It’s finally warmed up enough, that I ventured out into my junk shop (which would be a workshop if I ever get it cleaned and organized, and started rummaging through my stockpile of salvage. I’m still trying to get my creative mojo groove back, and repurposing junk usually does that for me. I spotted a piece of salvage that’s been taunting me for a long time. Do you know what it is? If you guessed it’s an piece from an antique sewing {Read More}
How to Repurpose Headboards into Creative New Projects
February 12, 2016 by 8 Comments
One of my favorite projects are repurposed headboards, because they are so easy to come by inexpensively at thrift stores, yard sales, and auctions, so if you’ve ever wonded how to repurpose a cheap or free headboard, I’ve got lots of great ideas for you. There are so many great ways to repurpose them into something useful. Some require only basic skills, and some more advanced wood-working abilities, but you’r sure to find one you’ll love! Let’s take a look at… How to {Read More}
Wine Stoppers From Antique Knobs
February 4, 2016 by 8 Comments
Hello Knick of Time readers, I’m Bliss from over at Bliss-Ranch. As you know Angie is with her family, so while she’s there, I’m helping here at her blog house. I’ve got this quick re-purpose with some old pump organ knobs, I believe they’re probably Victorian. At least that’s what Google tells me.
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}
Coke Crate Repurposed into a Spice Rack
January 27, 2016 by 2 Comments
I’m still in New Mexico with my family, so I’ve invited Karen from Dogs Don’t Eat Pizza,to share how she repurposed an old Coke crate into a spice rack with you today. Take it away, Karen! I’m thrilled that Angie asked me to share a project here heretoday! At Dogs Don’t Eat Pizza, I write about the DIY, repurposing, and home decor projects I’m doing in my home (and elsewhere). Angie and I are two peas in a pod decor-wise, so {Read More}
Picnic Basket Lid Gets a New Purpose!
January 23, 2016 by 16 Comments
Back in October when my mom was visiting, we stopped at a yard sale on our way to a family reunion, where I bought an old picnic basket. I had planned to make a cute gingham liner for it, something like this one, (affiliate) and use it to hold magazines. But we were in a hurry, and I didn’t take time to look it over carefully before I bought it, and later discovered that the wood was broken in several places, {Read More}
