Do you know how to make a pedestal stand? I love these things to pieces and have a few new ones that my husband and I finished this week! Not only do they look super farmhousey (yeah, I made that word up), but they earn their keep in the kitchen. Since I have a serious shortage of counter space in my kitchen, everything has to be functional, and can’t just sit and look pretty. The first one we finished was made {Read More}
Counter Space Dilemma and Faux Farmhouse Curtain
February 21, 2016 by 10 Comments
Counter tops and shelves are prime real estate in my house. Everyone in my family wants to own some of that property, and there just isn’t enough for everyone to put what they want on the counters. I’ll admit that not only do I treat counters as drop zones for my purse, mail and craft supplies, but I want to display some of my favorite vintage kitchen decor on them too, which leaves very little room to actually do meal prep, or {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}
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}
Antique Crates and a Rusty Kettle
November 13, 2015 by 4 Comments
I’ve mainly been working on Christmas projects, but I had to squeak in just a little bit more of autumn! I was hanging some decor in our still unfinished entryway (sigh), and I put some antique crates on the wall to use as small shelves.
Farmhouse Friday – Repurposed Christmas Decor
November 6, 2015 by 12 Comments
Welcome to the Christmas edition of Farmhouse Friday! Christmas can be a budget-busting time of year, but with a little creativity (and these repurposed Christmas decor ideas!), you can cross Christmas decorating off your list. Many of these projects would make awesome and super affordable (or free) gifts, and I specially selected ideas that look awesome as farmhouse decor. Let’s get started!
