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Turn trash into treasure when you reuse and repurpose plastic bottles. These 13 projects are fun and unique ways to upcycle those bottles instead of tossing them in the trash bin. Which was your favorite? I really liked the faux cactus plants. Cute!
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Tutorial for a vintage cedar chest makeover with a two tone paint and stain finish. Is it okay to paint an old cedar chest? Sure it is, and this cedar chest makeover proves it. The two tone paint and original stain finish combine the new with the best of the old. Today is my favorite...
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Repurpose food containers into extraordinary treasures with these 13 amazing upcycling ideas. What a great way to reduce waste! Are you surprised? Some beautifully projects, right? Did you pick a favorite? Leave a note if you have time and thanks for being here, Kathy
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Decorating your home allows you to express your personality and make spaces that show off your style. But not every idea turns your home into a Pinterest dream. In this article, we’ll talk about ten home decor mistakes and learn important lessons for anyone trying to change their living spaces. 1. Oversized Furniture The idea...
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Get inspired with 13 ideas for reusing old buttons in imaginative and practical ways. We all have buttons in our junk drawer – ones that came with new clothes or ones we found in the washer, dryer, or on the floor. Did you pick a favorite project? How do you reuse old buttons? Don’t let...
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Create DIY magnetic boards using recycled or new items. Personalize the boards by making decorative magnets from your favorite items or collectibles. Did you pick a favorite? I’m kind of partial to the framed magnet board covered with vintage wallpaper. Thanks for being here, Kathy
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This article studies white paint color options for interior walls, considering many factors, including types of finishes, durability, major paint bands, and popular colors. White interior walls can make a home feel so inviting. There are tons of different shades and finishes of white to choose from. Let’s cover popular white paint color options, factors...
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This is a very short post about selecting the right furniture knobs for your furniture makeovers or furniture refreshes. I painted the side table/nightstand back in November and couldn’t find knobs I really liked. I put these on and decided they would do. Several of you commented about the knobs and that they did not...
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Create hot glue decor projects and crafts in minutes. The things you can make with hot glue guns are endless. I’m not sharing tips or tricks here; just projects I’ve created with hot glue guns. Wreaths Putting together a wreath using a grapevine for the base is easy when you use hot glue. Select seashells...
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Repurpose aluminum cans instead of trashing them. The projects you can make with soda and beverage cans are endless. What a great way to save money and create unique, personalized home decor. Did you pick a favorite? Mine are the tin cans from The Graphics Fairy. Thanks for being here, Kathy
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Create a unique farmhouse style upcycled candle holder or jewelry holder using salvaged items. My favorite thing to do is put together fun home decor using parts and pieces I’ve picked up at junk shops and thrift stores. You can make a candle holder, too, and you don’t need a big junk stash. There is...
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Make fun refrigerator magnets at home in just minutes using vacation souvenirs, junk drawer stuff, and old hardware. Last week, I re-shared a tutorial on how to make skeleton keys and hardware magnets from a couple of years ago. It was such a hit that I created another bunch of magnets this week. I went...
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I always make a batch of sausage balls during the Christmas holidays. I don’t make them more often because they’re a pain to mix up and roll into balls. But I’ve found an easy way to make sausage balls and added some tasty ingredients to the original recipe. I’m sharing my tips and then going...
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Decorating and updating your kitchen doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Make your kitchen stylish and showcase your personality at the same time. You can complete these projects yourself! 1. Open Shelving Embrace the minimalist trend by replacing a few upper cabinets with open shelving. You can easily create your own shelves...
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In this article, we will replace furniture hardware knobs and pulls where the center-to-center measurement of the old hardware differs from the new hardware. To put that in regular language….you can’t screw the new knobs to the furniture because the screw holes are not the right distance apart. I will show you how to take...
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More junk shopping and more good finds. I bought a few things from the online auction and several things at my favorite junk shop. Between the bad weather and the holidays, it had been a few weeks since I went to the junk shop. So, of course, I had to make a trip. I miss...
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Featuring Andouille sausage and bacon, this green bean recipe includes Cajun seasoning and goes right to the heart of Southern Cooking. It’s a rich, slightly spicy dish that perfectly blends savory and hearty flavors. Serve it as a side dish or main course. Cajun Green Beans With Andouille Sausage Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time:...
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Depending on the piece of furniture, two paint colors can be layered without distressing the paint. As often happens, the painting process for this small sideboard took several twists and turns. The makeover involved extra time and extra paint, but the finished look was worth it. Today is Furniture Fixer Upper Day, and if you’ve...
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These two-tone furniture makeovers will have you rethinking your painted furniture projects. It’s okay to paint old furniture especially if you showcase the original stained finish. If you’ve been here a while, you know I paint, usually everything. Lately, however, I have wanted to try to save at least part of the original look- talking...
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Why is it that grandmothers are the best cooks? Is it because they’ve had a lot of practice? Maybe. Some recipes, like Grandma’s apple pie and her made-from-scratch crust with a lattice top, take years of practice to perfect. And this pie is perfection. Not only is it delicious, it’s a work of art with...
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