Thrift Store Finds

I'm a little embarrassed about how long I've been away from the blog lately. It's not that I've fallen out of love with all things DIY, it's just that I have a few too many irons in the fire (classic). I have...

It's no secret that I love to shop second hand, however if you were to look in my closet and didn't know better - you would think I shop at all the high end stores. Over the years I've developed this...

So I recently bought this: And then did this: More work to...

Every time I'm in a second hand store or estate sale, I always keep my eyes out for things to add to my gallery walls. I love finding unique pieces to put on the wall, something that I may not be able to find...

This is really embarrassing. More than several of you have called me out on the lack of update on the chair I started painting over a year ago. Like any project, it starts out with the best of...

So I did something a little crazy in my office... I had to get a new desk to accommodate my new work computer, and I was lucky enough to find a long and narrow conference-y style desk for $20 at my local...

The guest room is rapidly approaching "most re-worked room in the house" status. It's been re-painted and made over so many times at this point, it's hard to keep track. The longest I left it alone was...

Last week I refinished a dresser for a friend of mine, and I discovered a fun technique I wanted to share with you. Plus it turned out pretty stinkin' cute, fit for a pint size ballerina. A long long time...

I love when things go according to plan. Granted it almost never happens, but sometimes I catch a break. I had been planning for months to re-make this $7 brass hotel wall sconce from Goodwill into...

If I ever offer to "take something to Goodwill" for you, it just might end up in my home. Furthermore, if you're thinking of taking something to Goodwill, you better call me first to see if I want it! So...