These mid-century modern tables have sleek lines were good project pieces with a lot of lessons. Another way to say this is — I almost threw these out because it was challenging all along the way. Ever have a project that you think is a good idea in the beginning and just lose steam? I...
Newly painted cabinets can totally transform a kitchen and worth the effort. I researched YouTube and Pinterest and found what worked for me within my skillset! Below is what I found to be the key success factors in getting the job done. Paint & Primer Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane works so well on cabinets, doors...
Paper mache pumpkins are a great canvas for Fall creativity and with a little paint and patience, these pumpkins looked fancy! These little pumpkins from Inspire Me Home Decor gave me inspiration. SUPPLIES: Paper mache pumpkins Sherwin Williams Chalky Finish Paint (Pure White and Tricorn Black) I had these on hand from when I pained...
These “Serena and Lily Dip Dyed Stools” are so simple and pretty, but a bit expensive! I wanted to build a DIY version of this and searched for some hacks. In the end, I used tips from Shanty 2 Chic on cutting circles and others for tips on attaching the legs and House Becoming Home...
Making spaces for home schooling is a big topic this year and it doesn’t need to be expensive. This piece was a garage sale find that was gifted to my sister (Cost = $0) . It was refinished using primer, poly, powder glaze, sponges, bondo, shellac that were all on hand. (Cost = $0) The...
Upholstery can be daunting – but, doesn’t have to be! I took an online course created by @chairwhimsy (Wendy Conklin) and it approached upholstery with some simple chairs and worked my way to this settee. My neighbor’s settee needing re upholstery is pictured below. The piece looks to be about 100 years old based on...
I loved this table so much, my daughter and I made two! (The first one was not painted.) These plans from Rogue Engineer as super easy to follow and great for beginners. Using select pine, Kelly worked her way through the cut list. The only thing I would do differently, is to cut the pieces...
This little outdoor side table is a great project to attempt for beginning builders! (That’s me!) My daughter found these plans from rogueengineer.com and they were simple to follow! This was the second table like this and I learned something each time. For this table, I used cedar. It’s a bit more expensive, but I...
This Free Little Library came to life with 13 cedar pickets and a stained glass window. This project was the brain child of my friend, Chris, who is an avid reader with an adorable lake cottage in Michigan. I am not an experienced builder and have only done a couple of “build” projects – using...
I have gifted many baby quilts throughout the decades, but this one is extra special. My nephew and his wife brought a beautiful baby boy into the world bringing so much joy and the first in a new generation for our side of the family. What better time to carry on memories and from previous...