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 […]
Making over Muskoka chairs
I’ve said this a thousand times, but I’ll say it again; if you have solid wood furniture, DON’T EVER, EVER get rid of it! These Muskoka chairs are solid cedar – something not many can afford anymore – but all they needed was a little makeover to bring them back to new. Not really a […]
CHEAP garage cabinets to organize your space
You want the look of the sleek, new, steel garage cabinets to organize your garage or shop, but can’t afford the price tag? Here’s your solution! You guys! You guys, you guys, YOU GUYS!!! I am SO EXCITED about this idea that I only just finished organizing my garage yesterday and I’m already jumping on […]
Antique desk makeover to die for!
From seriously damaged, to seriously gorgeous, this antique desk makeover is one of my favourite before and afters of all time! Funny story (at least I thought it was funny); I asked my BF “if I were to go into a coma, what would be your favourite memory of me?” Him: “the day you went […]
Industrial cart to coffee table (an awesome makeover!)
Take the character of an antique industrial cart and make it over into a beautiful and unique coffee table! I’m so excited about this makeover – and I don’t even need another coffee table in my house! lol I’ve been eyeballing antique industrial carts through different auctions over the past couple of years – but […]
Refinishing a curb find coffee table
For those that haven’t followed the blog for very long, today I’m recapping my process for refinishing a curb find coffee table. Easy steps to follow and links to the products I use and recommend included. It’s your one-stop-shop to take a curb find to fab-u-lous! You’re not going to believe this… I can’t believe […]
Grandma’s Typewriter Desk
This vintage typewriter desk, and antique Royal typewriter are roughly 80 years old (and looked it), but check out the gorgeous finish I was able to achieve with just a little elbow grease. It’s ready for its next (or first) great novel! This typewriter desk was my Step-Grandmother’s. I include “Step” in there, not because […]