Giving a 1942 Vanity Table a New Life

DIY Vanity Upgrade

I wanted to update my boring builder grade bathroom vanity.I painted it last year but was lazy and didn't prime so it was chipping and wasn't looking its best.

Early 1800's Antique Dresser

I bought this dresser at an online auction. Based on the condition of the veneer that I saw in the photos, I thought it would be a perfect candidate for painting. But it turns out it was about 100 years older than I initially thought. Based on the materials, hardware, and handcrafted construction I estimate the dresser was made in the early 1800’s.

How to Make an Old Dresser Into Media Cabinet or Buffet

I spotted this old dresser with a missing drawer covered with junk in a thrift shop. What if I took that drawer guide out , and called it a media cabinet or buffet instead? Why not? Even I can do that!

Save Money With Hugelkultur!

Today I am popping on to share how I fill all of my garden boxes. It saves us money because we have less soil to buy, plus it is AMAZING for the plants! Here is my finished planter box. You may have already seen it on my previous post, where I show you how to rust metal. This particular planter box is from DIY Cartel, and I absolutely love it! If you'd like more info on how I rusted it, see my previous post. If you'd like to know more about the box itself, click here-- it is a GORGEOUS planter box, and we get so many compliments on it!

DIY Anthropologie Candle

As I scrolled through the Anthropologie candle section I realized a project I had put onto the back burner was actually something that came to like on Anthro…so now my project is inspired by them…even if it’s been something on my brain for the longest LOL I’ve been saving vintage brass & silver containers that I’ve thrifted to make into candles…problem is that before 2 weeks ago I had never made a candle. BUT GUYS! It’s such a fun hobby to start, it may seem overwhelming with all you need to start but there’s a bunch of things you’ll only need to buy once. So let’s get started on this DIY Anthropologie candle that will have your house smelling AMAZING in no time at all!First, let me share the Anthro candles that inspired me to get my booty in gear…just LOOK at those prices! Yes, I get it is vintage copper but lucky for me I’m in thrift stores quite a bit & it can be found on eBay if you’re willing to look.

Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash That You’ll Dream Over

Check out a beautiful backsplash that will be the crown jewel of your kitchen! Here are some dreamy before and after pics with serious inspo! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Jeffrey Court.

How to Build Board and Batten Shutters

We just completed a makeover on a home near Nashville, Tennessee with Lowe's. It was a chance to give a home a fresh new look for spring after a very harsh winter. The home owner was wanting to add new shutters to their windows, so we built them some board and batten shutters.

Make an Awesome Water-Resistant Picnic Blanket From Old Jeans

If you are anything like me, your family goes through lots of jeans. We love wearing our jeans and then when they are worn out or no longer fitting us we need new ones. But I didn't want to just toss out those worn out jeans, it was time to upcycle them into something awesome.

DIY Ugly Duckling Hutch Makeover

I just moved. Let me back track a little. I just moved into a house that was not the house I was supposed to move into. Originally, on the day I was to settle on the sale of my home, I was also supposed to settle on the purchase of my neighbor’s house. I had spent the better part of a month measuring, planning, and falling in love with the house. A week before settlement, I had to walk away due to the discovery of excessive mold and plumbing issues! Now I was going to be without a home for an undetermined amount of time. Lo and behold (God is good), the following week I stumbled across my current home and was only displaced for the month it took to get everything settled.During my measuring, planning, and falling in love phase, I purchased a large hutch from our local thrift store. It was perfect for the neighbor’s dining room! Now, I needed to make if perfect for MY dining room! Thanks to Hometalk and Fusion Mineral Paint, I was able to transform this ugly duckling into the swan it was meant to be…

Two Pieces of Furniture From One, Do You Like It?

My son needed a vanity for his laundry room. I had a dresser than was too tall, so I cut it in two, added new legs to make it just the right height, then I decorated it up a little with vinyl that I cut with my silhouette. As it turns out it is too wide for the space, so I think it will just be a sideboard. With the left over drawer and legs I added a new top and some foam and fabric to make a bench with storage. Two pieces from one!

DIY Sun Loungers Out of Old Goose Hunting Chairs!

Our old barn became a relative's dumping ground for many years (decades ago) so I inherited some very strange leftovers. Especially old hunting gear and what-not. And, you know me, I'm trying to find projects and usability every where I can! These chairs my dad proclaimed to be old goose hunting chairs that once came with a blind over top of them. I nodded thinking, Well, that's cool but now they're mine! Mahahahahaha! I don't know about you but my idea of the perfect thing would be a place in the sun after work for a couple of hours, good company (or just myself would be fine too...) and a bottle of wine. I had been working on sun loungers in my head for months when I had stumbled upon these old goose hunting chairs and immediately, I got excited! I pulled them out of the barn Saturday morning and I got to work.

How to Use Lace With Wood Icing® Textura Paste

Quick little video showing how to use lace with Wood Icing® Textura Paste I show how to spread the Textura Paste over the top of lace. And I also show how to press lace into the Textura Paste. We paint both with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used this technique on the Flag project we posted.

Painting Furniture the Easy Way With a Wagner Sprayer

Does the thought of painting furniture seem overwhelming? Over the years we’ve painted over 100 pieces of furniture and learned a few tips and tricks along the way. Since we started using the Wagner sprayer we felt like we’ve died and gone to painter’s heaven. In fact, using a paint sprayer is so much easier than you think!We’ve shared how quickly we were able to paint all of the interior doors in Steph’s house with the Wagner sprayer.While today we’d like to share how to use the detailed spray nozzle to get a beautiful smooth finish while painting furniture.You’ll also find tips for prepping the furniture before paint, tips for sticky drawers, as well as how to apply gilding for a little bit of glam.These furniture pieces were painted for a client. You’ll see the transformation of a vintage dresser and vanity. Once we were finished, they looked so beautiful I wanted to keep them for myself.This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Please see our disclosure here for details.

Repurposed Dresser Converted to Bathroom Vanity

Are you interested in a repurposed dresser converted to bathroom vanity with a vessel sink? You’re in luck! That’s our tutorial today!

Pretty Spring Wreath

I made a pretty Spring wreath using flowers from Michael’s Store but you could use the same technique with flowers from your favorite shop.I’ve had bright pink on my mind this Spring and I was thrilled to find so many pretty stems in one spot! (I have to admit I went one step further, it was pouring out so I had it same day delivered…my new favorite thing!!)I’ve had my Forsythia wreath up for awhile and it’s time for a switch.

Modern Farmhouse Master Bathroom Renovation

Mudroom Makeover

Hi friends!! I hope you’re having a wonderful day!Having four boys, it seems like it is a constant chore to keep all the backpacks, jackets, and shoes put away, so I decided to give my mudroom a little makeover to add a few more hooks for jackets/backpacks and shelves for shoes.Here is my mudroom before…

Bespoke Looking Bookcase for IKEA Prices

We wanted a beautiful bespoke looking bookcase for our home office but the quotes we had were insane. Instead, we bought some IKEA units and built them in to the wall ourselves!

All Natural Garden Markers

After trimming a few branches, I made these easy natural garden markers for my herb garden and it didn't cost me a cent!

DIY Wedding Arch

I built my daughter a custom wedding arch for her outdoor wedding. Being on a budget shouldn't stop you from building a custom arch that is affordable.

Simple DIY Crate Coffee Table

A neighbor asked me if I could make her a simple outdoor table from some crates she had purchased. Always up to the task I said yes. She brought them over and I immediately got to work.

Laundry Room Makeover

Hey everyone, are you drooling over laundry rooms that you see online but don't want to spend thousands. Here is a unique flip I did that landed me around $600, you cant get better then that!

How I Used Old Holiday Cards and Windows to Create Wall Art

I have had these old windows sitting in my garage for the better part of a year that I found in the trash! When I saw them, I just new I could use them for something beautiful.

Textured Planter

I keep seeing beautifully textured white vases and planters online and in the stores (ahem Target). I personally can't justify $40+ on a small planter. So let's try to DIY one!

How to Serve up Spring & Summer With a Unique Garden Serving Tray!

With spring in full force, I glanced at my still very winter white living room and decided it needed a burst of green!However I wished to create something that could be used indoors and out. And that's when I thought... serving tray. But with a unique twist!Gathering up some reclaimed wood and cedar strips, along with a crisp green paint tone, here's how I'll be serving up spring wherever my heart desires...

DIY Rattan Mirror

I've been wanting to create a DIY rattan mirror for a while but rattan reeds are only manageable up until a certain thickness. Larger reeds, like the kind used to make furniture, are hard to bend even if properly soaked! Was that going to stop me from making a rattan mirror? Of course not, if something doesn’t work, you start looking for workarounds!I tried a few designs and materials and finally landed on the right one. Guess what, it’s not rattan, it’s raffia AKA “faux” rattan because the overall look is very similar! So grab a bunch of natural raffia and read on to find out how to make a rattan mirror (the easy way)!

DIY Lantern With Bamboo Skewers

I’ve wanted to make a bamboo lantern for a while. Ever since the sun made its first tentative appearance a few months back. It took me some time to come up with a DIY lantern that anyone could recreate at home without having to visit Japan to learn how to split bamboo.So no fancy materials. Just… Bamboo skewers! Grab a bunch of natural raffia and you’re half of the way there. This makes for a pretty cheap lantern since I must have used less than $10 worth of material. The CANDLE was actually more expensive…!Find the detailed step-by-step here!

EASY DIY House Numbers

The house number sign at my condo is hard to read from the entryway. Since this is a vacation rental I want to make it easy for my guests to find the unit.

How to Bleach Wood | Beachy Dresser Flip

If you have a piece of furniture you would like to bring back to it's natural beauty, you may be interested in using bleach to remove stubborn staining. For this dresser makeover, I needed to remove the residual orange staining to get the lighter coastal vibe I envisioned.

Convert a Coffee Table Into Seating, Storage Plus a Night Stand

Change a sturdy coffee table into a multi-purpose furniture item - a perfect solution for a small budget, little space or no woodworking skills.

How To Make A Rustic Cake Stand Platter Out Of Wood And 3 Ways To Use

An accident earlier this year left us with a lot of material for projects like this DIY cake stand. Are you thinking this photo is not of a cake on a stand? It’s true. Read on to see more!

The EASIEST DIY Outdoor Candle Holder

I was at the thrift store a few days ago looking for some outdoor pots. I came across these cool-looking bamboo placements and an idea hit me. These would be a super easy DIY outdoor candle holder! So I picked them up along with a glass candle jar.

DIY Ceramic Tile Cover Up With Concrete

Looking to learn, experiment, and erase a tile floor quick, self-leveling concrete and brass inlays were the weapons of choice.

DIY Tablet Stand From a Paper Towel Roll Tube

Paper towel roll projects are the best aren’t they? Not only are they free, but you get to repurpose something that is just going to waste anyway. I’m sharing a fun DIY tablet stand from a paper towel roll tube. This repurposed paper towel roll craft that is actually pretty darn useful.I’ll be honest, this isn’t the prettiest DIY. I guess you could make it look good, but at the end of the day a paper towel roll is a paper towel roll no matter how much you disguise it.Now that you aren’t expecting anything too eye catching, I’m ready share this fun and useful project.DIY Tablet Stand from a Paper Towel Roll TubeSupplies:Paper towel tubesScissorsDecorating materials (I used peel and stick contact paper)Pencil or pen

Old Chest Turned Flower Box

I found this old chest and transformed it into a planter box for my front porch in perfect time for Spring!

Ethan Allen Chandelier Knock Off

I have never done one of these before…. A Knock Off Challenge is where you choose an expensive item from a fancy, high class store– then you make an inexpensive imitation. Now if you’ve read my blog for any length of time you know that my favorite words are “free” and “yard sale.” So I wasn’t sure what I would be able to find, that I could copy inexpensively.But I think I found a winner!!! I walked into my local Ethan Allen furniture store at the beginning of March 2020– just a few days before everyone in the world got sent to their rooms. Well, you know what I mean. So I was short on time in more ways than one. And guess what I found? I found this gorgeous Ethan Allen Orb Chandelier. Isn’t it fabulous?!Orb Chandelier from Ethan Allen