I hate to see beautiful old jewelry go to waste. We all seem to have the odd earring or a broken necklace that has sentimental value. This is a great way to preserve those sentimental adornments. That said, I confess that I find many pieces in thrift stores or at estate sales. Old beads are […Read More]
End Table Makeover with Broken CDs
Most of my projects revolve around re-doing old, wooden, oak-like furniture and giving it a modern pastel-ish look. This End Table was no exception. Not only did this end table need a make-over, but it needed a less scratch-apparent look that would also look good to the eye as well. I kept seeing those CD-DIY’s […Read More]
Piano Bench and Child’s Stool Makeover
I have a whimsical side. I love creating furnishings to please my children. Here is an excellent example. This piano bench was lying along the curb waiting for the garbage truck when I came upon it. It had good bones so I didn’t resist the temptation to pass it by. I don’t own a piano. […Read More]
Pedestal Table Rescue
We all must start somewhere, so today I wanted to share about my first upcycled piece of furniture. This pedestal table, that had been living in my mother-in-law’s basement for who knows how long, was destined for the dump when I got a hold of it. The moment I saw it, I knew I wanted […Read More]
Re-purposed Dresser Finds a Home in My Kitchen
Waterfall furniture was mass produced during the early part of the 20th century. It was made from inexpensive materials like plywood back in the day – then makers often added the interesting veneers details that sets it apart and brands it as waterfall. DON’T MISS: Art Deco Bureau Gets a Makeover This dresser’s top drawer shows […Read More]
Art Deco Bureau Gets a Makeover
I absolutely love finding a unique antique piece to update. Meet my latest favorite, the graceful Art Deco bureau. Although it was in pretty perfect condition, it didn’t really suit my personal style, but I had the perfect design idea that was very easy to apply. The most important aspect of this transformation was to […Read More]
100+ Simple Halloween Costumes That You Probably Have In Your Closet
Ah, Halloween. I love seeing all those fun costumes at the stores, but they’re not cheap. And with six kiddos to outfit, it turns out that I’d rather pass on spending $120-$200 for a night of trick-or-treating and funnel that money towards Christmas instead. So I say, “Rock-what-ya-got!” If you … 1. Shop Your Closet […Read More]
Halloween Candy Corn Skirt Refashion
(Bringing out a final project from the THRIVE archives before Tuesday when you’ll be able to find 100+ costumes you can make for $3 or less. Hope to see you Tuesday!) And it begins. My daughter’s convinced that she needs an extensive Halloween wardrobe. I’m convinced that it’s not gonna happen. Luckily for her I […Read More]