Thrift store lamp makeover
Using a $7 lamp I found at a local thrift store, a bit of putty, and some mud, I created this gorgeous antique pottery lamp that looks like it cost hundreds! I stopped into a local thrift store the other day, which I rarely ever do, and it just happened to be 50% off day! […]
Adding touches of Fall to your decor
Instead of going all-out-pumpkin, this year I decided to make my Fall decor more “seasonal” (versus “festive”). With a few inexpensive touches, our Fall family room is warm, cozy and loaded with texture. Oh guys, I’m so happy! The weather has finally turned (even if it’s only briefly) from the crazy humidity of the past […]
Rustic wood houses for inexpensive shelf decor
As a proponent of DIY decor, when I saw some rustic wood houses at nearby store, I decided to use them as inspiration and build my own! I’ve started my office makeover guys! Lower cabinets are installed, electricians came and re-routed a couple of outlets for me and I’ll be building the upper shelves this […]
Making a home office for a teenager
Something happens when kids move from “children” to “teenagers” – styles, tastes, activities all change drastically. In order to create an age-appropriate space for my teen, I attempted a $0 makeover to create a home office suitable for a teenager. My house is in such a disarray. For every project I finish, there are two […]
Upcycled dresser turned hall tree
In a time when wood prices are crazy and landfills are beyond capacity, let me suggest to you that upcycling / repurposing is the way to go. Save money, save the environment and have fun creating – like this upcycled dresser turned hall tree! I love this so freaking much! I don’t know what to […]
Patio side table (with lights!)
Add solar lights to this simple patio side table build and create a gentle glow on your patio for those warm, summer nights. This project didn’t turn out quite how I’d envisioned. I wanted to make a small side table for the patio with an opaque plexiglass top and a warm overall glow coming out […]
Make your own wood Canadian flag
With Canada Day around the corner, now is a great time to use up scrap bits and make a wood Canadian flag to decorate inside or outside your home. There were a lot of likes and comments on my scrap wood mosaic post the other day (thank you so much!), one of which suggested that […]