Catchy title yes? But now that I have your attention, here’s the scoop in the last two weeks I have found some of the most primo junk at local antique malls, and… everything that I’ve bought and brought home has been a treasure that was found while I was squatting down or on all fours. [...]
I found this wonderful feeder awhile back and I attempted to use it outside for a bird feeder, but when it’s outside I can’t see it all of the time. So I brought it in and stuck it in the dishwasher to clean it up. I love the galvanized tray and the jar has great [...]
Before I begin today’s “before and after” post I wanted to thank those who have sent emails, left comments here and on the facebook page. I won’t lie to you, it is gratifying to know that someone is interested in what you have to say. A few, including my wonderful supportive husband, have asked why [...]
A change of seasons, a change of decor. Was… Is… I love this time of year… cooler weather soups hearty breads sweaters jeans snuggling date nights at home in front of a fire… oops! I’m getting ahead of myself! What changes are going on in your home? I’d love to hear about them…please share. inspiration [...]
Our house was built in 1985 and the kitchen/dining room chandelier is an original fixture. Straight out of the 80′s, complete with the antique brass finish and frosted, fluted glass sconces. It’s a classic! The reason I’ve never replaced it is because it is solid and heavy. Real metal. Not hollow. It’s quality lighting. But [...]
You might see junk… but I see… You may see the odd… but I see the end… [Vintage Door Knob Photo Holder] By clicking the photo above you can check out the other participants of the 31 days of change! Click here to see all Before & After posts to date Find and follow more [...]
Awhile back my husband and I made use out of some tree limbs that had been salvaged from a tree in our yard that had been damaged in storm. Normally we don’t get so sentimental over a tree that we would save the branches, but this tree and 4 others are very special to me. [...]
I love texture. Love to add texture to objects and love to see texture on objects. To me…texture adds a touch of rustic. Since my world revolves around rustic, I find ways to add texture to just about anything. A few day ago I wanted to make a simple glass votive candle holder, a bit [...]
I could have gone out and bought the chandelier I desired to have, that is if I could find what I wanted. And that’s really the whole point of DIY isn’t it, besides the satisfaction of saying; “I did it myself” or the part about saving a lot of money by going the DIY route. [...]
During our recent trip to the Discount Home Warehouse, the trip when we first spotted the mantle we bought for our bedroom, I mentioned that had not left the store empty handed. I seldom do, there is always something that wants to come home with me. Like these little treasures. I found them in a [...]
I found this box of things at a flea market not just your old run of the mill things either these were gorgeous There are very few things that will make me giddy these made me light headed and giddy they were rusty they were heavy iron they had great lines they were going home [...]
Nope that wasn’t in the wedding vows but I knew before I said “I do” that I was in for a lifetime of… Packer football (he’s a die hard fan) Ranger baseball (because there were no baseball teams in WI) fraternity reunions and road trips with kids and dogs I knew that he smoked and [...]
Remember my adventure at this place? The Shop that’s filled with all kinds of rustic loveliness. I bought so many things here Mr. Cline began to wonder if I were from another planet. Or maybe he thought he hit the lottery Who knows what he was thinking…but he was happy to accommodate my flurry of [...]
twang…twang…twang I could write a Country & Western song! or better yet how about I take pictures of rustic and blue and your ears will thank me. as far as collections go; i’ve heard that if you have more than three of anything then it is indeed a collection. does that mean i have a [...]
The End. but it really all began like this. Donna at Funky Junk Interiors posted on her Facebook fan page that Becky over at Buckets of Burlap had finished and blogged about her kitchen redo. well of course I had to go look…so can you by going HERE be sure to look at her little [...]
