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Creating a New Life
With a New Craft 




I first decided to put one of my wreaths on Etsy when my Father suggested it. I had just sent my youngest daughter to college and had made a few wreaths …
Tiled Bakers Rack 




I found this old bakers rack at a thrift shop. I loved the design and it fit perfectly in my small dining room. I already had painted my round oak claw …
Cheap Clock Makeover 




This was a Wal-mart clock that came in a box!! I used the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to paint it.
I first painted a layer of a soft cream color and then …
Green & Brown Elephant Nursery 




There is nothing I love more then making over a room...I just love to see how drastic and dramatic a before and after picture can be. After a year and …
Farmhouse Table Redo 




I found a cute little table that was the perfect size for our kitchen at an estate sale for $12. I scooped it up and knew exactly what I was going to do …
The Potting Shed That Wasn't 




This is my friend Linda's Potting Shed. She graciously allowed me to take pictures of it to be on my blog, Bees Knees Bungalow. I call it "The Potting …
The Painted Parlor {Power of Paint} 




It's amazing the transformation a little gallon of paint can create. I love, love, love to find vintage antique pieces overflowing with character and …
Union Jack Coffee Table 




This is one of the most unique ideas I have ever seen! It is so cool! I sure would love to have this table in my bonus room. (hint, hint) Amy …
French Dresser Makeover 




I bought this dresser at my local Good Will store and was so excited to find it! After I got it home, I sanded the top and decided to leave the rest of …
$5 Headboard 




Here is a fabulous idea for a headboard! I bought some vinyl shutters from the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. I spray painted them with Krylon's plastic …
First Chest Makeover 




The before wasn't bad, but I was ready for a change. So I went to Ace Hardware and picked out my base coat paint and picked up all my supplies and I was …
From Drab to Fab 




You will need
an old chest of drawers
coarse sandpaper
paintbrush
candle
white emulsion paint
small blade
measuring tape
3mm pieces of mirror, …
Making It Mine... 




My "take" on French Country design is my desire to use elements of the style but then make it my own. Certain elements scream French Country such as colors …
Painting Wood Furniture Not rated yet
I love the challenge of getting an amazing piece of old and tired furniture and breathing new life into it. It's amazing what a little paint and creativity …
DIY Wall Divider Not rated yet
I used old windows to create a wall divider between our living room and dinning room. Our last name across the windows, with our names on top with our …
Chair Makeover! Not rated yet
This wonderful furniture makeover idea is by Jennifer O'Brien of cityfarmhouse.blogspot.com . Her blog post title is called "Trash Pickin' Transformation". …
Wallpaper Buffet Not rated yet
I found this buffet on Craigslist for $100. The seller did not have pictures posted and I have to admit that I was really disappointed when I got there. …
Tufted Ottoman Not rated yet
I started with this coffee table from Goodwill. It did have glass in it originally, but I knew this was going to be an tufted ottoman, so I didn't even …
Accessorizing Bookcases...On The Cheap! Not rated yet
When accessorizing our bookcases, the first items I gathered were books...both my favorite ones and some vintage thrift store ones that I snagged for just …
Watermelon Picnic Party Not rated yet
I had a "sweet" watermelon picnic party to celebrate summer and my grandma's 80th birthday.
I used red and white checked fabric as my inspiration and …
Simple Home Life's- Old Electric Chandelier Into a Candle Chandelier Not rated yet
I had this electric chandelier sitting in my garage forever and It didn't work anymore so I decided to see if I could turn it into a candle chandelier …
Family Room Make-over Not rated yet
We moved in our house in November and this HUGE room sat empty. We were hosting a party for my best friend's upcoming wedding and I needed to fill this …
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