I picked up a few pieces at a local antique store’s retirement auction, including these two tables that had seen better days. Heaven help me, I love old, dusty junk. Here is the image from the online auction. This post is about the large table on the right. It’s in sad shape, but it came…
Have you ever tried beet with horseradish relish? It’s an easy-to-make condiment that is both sweet and tangy, and the horseradish adds a delicious bite to the flavor. It’s amazing served with roast beef or ham, or add it to a small dish on a cheese board. I love it paired with plain rice. It’s…
Fall is the perfect season to cozy up with fun, approachable crafts that bring warmth and personality to your home. Whether you’re new to DIY or a seasoned crafter, these cozy and creative pumpkin projects offer a wonderful mix of no-sew ideas, fabric pumpkins, charming decorations, and kid-friendly crafts. From soft knit sweaters to playful…
Who says a rusty old chicken feeder can’t be beautiful? When I spotted this one at the store, I knew it had to come home with me. Rusty, worn, and far from pretty, but so one of a kind with a big surface to play on. The lady at the counter knows my bad shopping…
If you’re looking for a fun and affordable way to welcome the cozy days of fall, this easy Dollar Tree pumpkin makeover is a great place to start. You can use any of the wood pumpkin shapes they carry. I picked the largest one I could find. It had a jack-o’-lantern face cut out, but…
This summer has been very wet and cool, resulting in an abundant crop of fresh berries of every sort. We walk through a small park near our house and inevitably return to pick saskatoon berries. We have an amazing 8 gallons of fresh berries, and we could have picked twice that much. It’s been amazing….
Thrift shopping can be both fun and addictive, especially when you stumble across a store with great prices and hidden gems. There’s something about the hunt that keeps you coming back, and when you find a steal of a deal, it becomes addictive. We have a local antique store that’s a real treasure trove, as…
When I spotted this old, primitive secretary on Facebook Marketplace, I love the plain lines and the open shelves. The paint, though, was not 0my taste at all. We ended up driving about 100 kilometers to pick it up, along with another cabinet that’s in much better condition. The Before: Bright Blue and Wobbly Once…
