Hello, my creative friends! Thank goodness that the rain has subsided, and I finally get to venture outside again. Guess where I’m headed? Shocker! Right to my stash of scrap wood to try this new DIY wood vase holder project. Not my original idea, but I’m going to put my own rustic spin on it. […]
Hello creative friends! Want to learn how to update a factory wood finish with Gel Stain? It’s seriously easy as 1, 2, 3. I turned this golden oak file cabinet into a weathered wood-gray finish that looks amazing… if I say so myself. But you be the judge. * As an Amazon Associate, I earn […]
Using a stencil on wood furniture isn’t uncommon, but when you want a little extra, you can get a peek-a-boo design/pattern that is quite pleasing to the eye when you apply it to the drawer sides. I call it eye candy! Here’s how I do it. * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying […]
Recently while walking my dog, I came across some awesome garage sale finds in my neighborhood. Isn’t that when it usually happens? I didn’t even have cash on me. Empty pockets! I had to do some fast shopping and some heavy pleading that I was legit and only lived a mile down the road and […]
Have you ever wondered if you could lighten and brighter dark wood? Me too! So, I decided to do some research and came up with this solution. It’s my very first attempt to bleach wood furniture, and I killed it. Not literally, but this antique tiger oak chifferobe sure does look amazing now. * As […]
Hey creative friends! Today I’m sharing a re-do of an old project I did years ago (before my blogging days) using an old window for outdoor patio lighting. It’s super cute, and it’s a great way to repurpose old windows while adding some vintage charm to your space. I call it my window chandelier! * […]
Hello there, my creative friend! It’s about this time every year that I go hunting for plants for my back patio. Over the last few years, I had to learn the hard way. My precious pups, AKA the diggers, love plants and dirt as much as I do, but their way of showing love isn’t […]
I’ve been unhappy with the wasted space in my small pantry for years now, and a pantry remodel isn’t in my budget, so I decided to do some research, and I found this idea on Pinterest. Today, I’m sharing how to make a DIY rolling wood crate that you can use on the pantry floor […]
Hey friends, today I’m sharing how to create a DIY chipped paint look with chalk paint and a texture additive. Just one more step in the transformation of my builder-grade home into the house of my dreams. If you have been following me for a while, you know what I’m talking about. I’m living in […]
It’s that time of year when all the gardening tools get to come out to play. And one of my favorite things to do in the garden is to deadheading or trim back last year’s growth so that all the energy goes back to the plant. Pruning hydrangeas is no exception to this rule. Today, […]
