Category: Thrifting & DIY Projects
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How To Dry Rose Petals Fast
I like to cut to the chase. I’m not one to write long, wordy blogs. When I’m looking for a recipe or DIY, I always scroll right to it. So that’s how I like to write my blogs. So let’s get to it. My hubby bought me some beautiful red roses for Sweetest Day and […]
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How To Restore Thrifted Vintage Wood Bowls
I love to find wooden bowls in thrift stores & garage sales. I love the rustic charm that they offer. I made a YouTube video on how I “restore” bowls that I find. Since I do like the rustic look of the bowls I don’t completely refinish them but I like to accentuate whatever character […]
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Removable Wallpaper Shabby Chic Decor
I have blogged about my Shabby Chic guest bedroom before, I’ll link it below, and I just finished a new quick project in that room and thought I’d share it. I wanted a wallpaper accent wall but didn’t want the hard work that comes along with installing it, plus I wanted something that would be […]
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DIY Tree Branch Blanket Ladder
I love rustic, shabby chic, eclectic home decor. I wanted to make a blanket ladder for our family room and I came up with this idea. We live on the lake, in the forest and I found these branches one our property. I cut the sides to five feet and then cut the rungs to […]
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Leather Belt Ottoman Diy
I was inspired a few years ago with a chair that I saw in a artsy shop made with leather belts and so I started my own belt collection. Vintage leather belts are a dime a dozen at a lot of thrift stores. I pick them up when I see them. They don’t have to […]
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Instant Pot Turkey Stock from Carcass
Today I made Turkey Breast. We made the most delicious Turkey club sandwiches with it. I decided to make some stock with the carcass. I tried making it in the instant pot for the first time, it was so fast and easy and I didn’t have to babysit a simmering pot on the stove. I […]
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Removing Paint from Vintage Hardware/Cabinet Handles
Here is a quick tip to remove old paint from old vintage hardware. Use a crockpot that you don’t plan on using for food. Add hot water and a squirt of dish soap. Place hardware in crockpot. Turn on high for a couple of hours. Use tongs to remove hardware and place on a towel. […]
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100 year Old Antique Cabinet Restore/Refinish Before & After
My husband curb shopped this amazing antique cabinet. He knows I love to restore old furniture and thought I would like this piece…well…I LOVE it! We decided it would be a perfect piece for our mud room. We needed a place to put the things we grab on the way out the door. Hats, scarves, […]
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Wood Conversation Hearts Sign Valentines Day Decor
These are cute little Valentine’s Day signs I made. They are inspired by the little Valentine’s Day candy conversation hearts. I am new to using power tools so I haven’t been taking photos during the process for my blog, but these are simple and here is the supplies I used. I cut the boards to […]
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Produce Storage Wall Hanger ; Woodworking
I have a new hobby! I’ve always enjoyed crafting but my hubby bought me this nice set of Ryobi battery operated power tools for Christmas and I’m obsessed! This tool set is great for beginners. I have already made a few items. I made this big wood sign for my office.. And this small sign. […]