It's that time of year again! Time to get out the old Christmas ornaments and start transforming your home into a winter wonderland. But, instead of using just your exsisting decorations, or buying new ones, how about repurposing some household items you probably already have? Try these Rustic Christmas Decorating Ideas in your home this holiday season. … [Read more...]
Repurposing Archives
How to finish a pine farmhouse table
First-Why I decided to finish my unfinished pine farmhouse table Before we get into how to finish a pine farmhouse table, I want to give you a little background of why I decided to finish my unfinished table. Many years ago my son, who was dabbling in furniture building, built me a small wood plank table. This was made to hold my very large guinea pig page. Well, because I am so impatient, … [Read more...]
Christmas in July – Campground Style
Every year our seasonal campground hosts a "Christmas in July" celebration. Our resident camp "craft lady" Dolly, is the one who started this tradition. I've seen how creative Dolly can be while helping with her weekly kids craft projects and I can't wait to see what she does. Everyone knows me as the "Halloween Lady" because I host the campground's Halloween celebration every year. But, I … [Read more...]
RePurposed Farmhouse Style Planter Chandelier
I was scanning the web and saw this beautiful light fixture that was a planter built into an old wood beam for a wedding decoration. I fell in love with it. And of course I thought...I want a planter chandelier in my home! So, first I searched for one I could purchase. But, as usual, I couldn't find exactly what I wanted. Story of my life! So, what do you I when … [Read more...]
10 ways to repurpose Christmas Cards after the holidays
Looking for ways to repurpose your old Christmas cards? I bet your one of two people; You throw away all of the Christmas cards you receive right after Christmas, or you keep every one of them in a drawer or box because you just can't throw them away. … [Read more...]
DIY Farmhouse Corner Desk
I found some plans online to make a corner desk with a wood plank top. You can find the plans from the rustic barn on this DIY website Handmade Haven. I changed the measurements on the plan to perfectly fit a corner in my living room as well as customizing it into a farmhouse corner desk. … [Read more...]
Monogrammed Art From A Thrift Store Tray
I found this old mirrored tray at the thrift store and decided to turn it into a monogrammed art piece for over my bed. It was very plain, painted bright white, and kind of boring. And I was looking for something to hang over my bed in my master where I just repainted and thought it would be nice to have something personal instead of a generic piece of art. … [Read more...]
Tools every female homeowner should have
What tools should every female homeowner have on hand? Well, women always ask me what tools I have for small home improvements and what's in my "bag" that I bring to redesigns or flips. So, I believe there are some "must have" tools for women who are interested in decorating their homes or for performing minor home improvements. Read below to find out exactly what I have and why I love … [Read more...]
Make a Re-purposed Floral Chandelier
I saw the cutest floral chandelier made with a tray and mason jars in a gardening magazine and I just had to make one for myself. It was so pretty and I've been looking for something to hang from my gazebo roof for a centerpiece. This was the perfect solution. The next day at work. at the thrift store, a box of mason jars came in and I just knew it was meant to be. … [Read more...]