by Cindy
Painting Various Items
Hello everyone, today, I'm sharing a curbside hutch. Those of you that follow me on Instagram may remember this hutch my husband found at the curbside for garbage on his daily run/walk. This "Do it Over" Designers day hosted by Ann at Apple Street Cottage. "Do it Over" Designers can be anything that we repurpose or give… Continue reading Curbside Hutch
Hello everyone, I'm sharing DIY Wood Christmas tags today and they were a fun project to create. Today is the first Wednesday of the month and that means it's DIY Challenge day hosted by Terrie from Decorate and More with Tip and this month's theme is anything Christmas. Here's the catch everything already had to… Continue reading DIY Wood Christmas Tags
Hello everyone, today I would like to share a simple DIY Christmas sign. It also happens to be Thrift store challenge time hosted by Emily from Le Cultivateur and Tara from Stilettos and Shiplap. What's the thrift store challenge? Each blogger either finds a piece from a thrift store, garage sale or a piece you already own.… Continue reading Simple DIY Christmas Sign
Good morning friends, today I'm sharing the updated buffet that holds the repainted candleholders I shared. I know most are sharing their gardens this time of year. I shared our deck HERE with young plants added. Since that time, I have added pieces here and there to our deck area to add charm. I will be… Continue reading Buffet Update
Hello sweet friends, today I'm sharing a small upcycle to a piece I've had for awhile and love. The color wasn't working for me anymore. No problem, dry brushing was my technique of choice. Using Jolie Antique White I dry brushed the entire piece. Remember what I've mentioned in the past, dry brushing requires very… Continue reading Updated Kitchen Plaque
Hello my friends, hope you're all doing well. Today I would love for you to see a few changes I made on the mantel in our dining room. I'm enjoying this piece here and having fun styling it with different pieces. The cloche on the end I bought many years ago at Home Goods. I… Continue reading Small Changes
Hello my sweet friends, how about I share a great DIY with you today? Our challenge this month is Quarantine Upcyle, a bit different due to the coronavirus and all the restrictions. You know I love upcycling! A quick mention on the virus, NJ has been hit very hard. Schools are closed for the rest… Continue reading Upcycled Lamps to Candleholders
Hello sweet friends, before the virus became part of our lives, while visiting my favorite thrift shop we frequent, this bench arrived shortly before we did.It was in pretty good shape aside from a few scratches and the caning being worn. I knew I could work with this piece so home it came.The scratches were… Continue reading Thrifted Bench Update
Hello sweet friends, I hope all is well and you're keeping busy. I have been a painting machine lately. Reeses and Peanut are worried they may get painted next, these sweet faces!! Today, I'm sharing a small change I made to a lavender plant I purchased from Antique Farmhouse and I'm loving the quick change.… Continue reading Basket Change
Hi friends, I love finding new treasures, don't you? Spotting something and falling in love instantly. This is what happened the moment I saw these two very old chalk ware cameo plaques with gilding. I snatched these up immediately. My original plan was to hang them in our master bathroom. After looking at… Continue reading Creating a Piece of Beauty
