I rearranged both of our boys’ bedrooms recently. Each of them had one of these shelves in his room. They used to be a part of a wall unit, with the bureau in between each shelf. After we moved into our new house, we put one shelf in each kids room, and they used them as night tables. However, they never really looked right stuck in a corner alone, and they were definitely not meant…
Upcycling – Creating a Bar Area Using Old Furniture… I love upcycling old pieces of furniture to match the decor of our new house. Today I’m going to tell you about how I used an old table and wine racks to make a ‘bar area’ in a nook in our kitchen. But, before I tell you how I upcycled this old furniture, let me give you some background information on why we have this nook in our…
Renovation projects often leave behind odd bits of scrap that can be transformed into personalized home decor with a little extra effort. So, instead of discarding these extra materials, consider upcycling them as an eco-friendly way to reduce renovation waste. Whether it’s extra wood from flooring or leftover tiles from a bathroom renovation, these materials can be used in many interesting ways to make unique, functional decor. With a bit of creativity, your home can…
I have been searching for a new settee to replace the one you see in the picture below. This one was purchased at Tuesday Morning about 5 years ago, and has served us well. So well in fact that it is very beat up. Our cats seem to think it is a scratching post and my son likes to sit there everyday when we have dinner. It has seen it’s share of spilled food and…
When it comes to home decor, there are countless ways to add your personal touch. From adding color to your walls to hanging up some unique wall art, these are all simple and affordable ways to make your house feel like your own. But if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add personality to any room in your home, changing the light fixtures is also a great option. So if you need…
Writing this post made me realize that I sure have been BUSY this year and have completed A LOT of projects! I always seem to have something going on. Some of these projects were done without buying a thing, and simply using things from our own garage. So, without further ado, here are some of My Top and Most Viewed DIY Projects of 2020. I hope you enjoy! August DIY Challenge – DIY Driftwood Sailboat…
I am joining a fun group of bloggers for a Quarantine Upcycle Challenge. In this challenge, since we are all mostly still self-quarantining, we will either MAKE, REVAMP or REFURBISH something we already have, using only materials we have on hand. I am excited to show you the DIY 3-Tier Wooden Planter that my husband and I came up with. You will not believe what my creative blogger friends came up with in this quarantine…
I am joining a group of bloggers for a blog hop called $10 on the 10th! This is a fun challenge where we share projects we have made for $10 or under. My project this month cost me $0!!! This month’s theme was upcycling or recycling something we already had on hand. Read below to see what I came up with. Then, be sure to check out what all the other creative and crafty bloggers…