Decorating

I found this really cute denim skirt while thrifting recently, and paid $2 for it, knowing that when the inspiration struck, it could turn into something fun.  Due to the challenge of not having my Grandmother’s fabulous Bernina working, I have not been sewing much for a while.  This machine is over 30 years old,…

  I have had this table for about 5 years, and have used it in many rooms in my home, most recently as an end table in my living room.  I paid $4.99 for it at Goodwill, and have not done a thing to it until now.  Except dust it.  I have dusted it a…

We have been in our home for about 3 1/2 years now, and I love it.  The location is great, and it has been a wonderful home for our growing family.  We are currently leasing it, and I would like to buy it someday if the opportunity presents itself.  In the meantime, I am working…

French Country Bread Box So, I found this little lovely while out thrifting and have a very hard time passing over a solid piece that is easy to refinish and turn into something else.  I am gluten-free so I don’t eat bread, and my family eats very little.  The need for a functional bread box…

Sitting pretty on my favorite green shabby table I had a few chair pads that I bought while thrifting last year, and meant to recover them oh, about 37 times. Some time passed and I found just enough lovely yellow and white chevron fabric at the fabric store to do something with.  I ended up folding the old…

My “new” Sunburst Mirror that will be a focal point in my Living Room Makeover! I am so excited to share my how to on one of my latest projects! I have seen a few of these floating around but decided that I wanted to upcyle something fairly hideous into something I love for my…