Many moons ago, I had spotted a gorgeous farmhouse lamp at a highfalutin antique shop in Cashiers, North Carolina. Constructed from an old porch baluster (the spindle’s more robust cousin), it was striking…and strikingly expensive. I went from defeated to determined, though, when Jon whispered to me in the shop, “We can make that.”Read more ›
Tabletop Version of a Vintage Library Card Catalog
June 1, 2017 · By · 106 Comments
On one of my typical thrifting adventures, I spied this mini chest of drawers near the cash register at the thrift shop. I didn’t really fancy the painted fruit “still life” that covered it, but I WAS curious about the wood underneath the paint. The idea of a “makeunder” floated through my mind as I envisioned a vintage library card catalog as the end result.
Repurposing a Small Footstool with a Wooden Cutting Board
March 23, 2017 · By · 68 Comments
I don’t buy much thrift store furniture for upcycling projects, simply because I usually repurpose small items from the housewares section. But I couldn’t pass up this small footstool that I saw the other day. Its rush seat was unraveling, but I could tell it had good bones and was a nice piece of primitive furniture. So, I decided to try my hand at repurposing it.Read more ›
35+ Upcycling Ideas for Farmhouse Decor on a Budget
August 28, 2016 · By · 45 Comments
It’s hard these days to get away from the idea of Farmhouse Decor. Not that I WANT to get away from it- yet. TV shows and magazines are completely devoted to it. Which means that regular folks like you and I may be on the hunt for farmhouse decor on a budget.Read more ›
