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…
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…
One of my favorite finishing touches in our newly painted white kitchen is this quick and easy set of DIY cottage-style curtains. They took just ten minutes, with no sewing necessary (unless you want to), and were made from soft green cotton tea towels. While the all-white cupboards and tile backsplash really brightened up the…
Painting cabinets is a lot of work, between the prep, the priming, and the multiple coats of paint, it takes both time and patience. But painting old kitchen cabinets white is the easiest and most cost-effective way to make a huge impact on the look and brightness of your kitchen.. While white kitchens might not…
Do you love having birds in your yard? We’re just starting to get some feathered friends in our yard, and it’s still quite cold outside for the birds, especially the little birds. Easter and snow should not go together, but what can I tell you, it happens. Every year we make suet bird feeders and…
I absolutely love this simple DIY wood countertop organizer that my husband made for me. I wanted something with a homemade, vintage feel that would bring a little charm to the kitchen—while keeping everyday essentials like cookbooks, utensils, my cutting board, and a teatowel all in one neat, contained space. Here are some of the…
A gorgeous Easter spring branch centerpiece for the Easter or spring dining table. I have seen these large display branches for centerpieces in corporate displays and they always look beautiful. Buying large full-sized faux branches is expensive, and with a quick trip outdoors you can make your own for a couple of dollars. The best…
