Category Archives: DIY & Crafts

Upcycled cottage decor project: sawhorse coffee table

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Janet

I wanted to do another upcycled coffee table after the success of my children’s playroom activity table, but it took awhile to make it happen! When Greg and I were pickers, one of the things we always looked for was … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, it’s enough to be pretty

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Janet

Nineteenth century designer William Morris famously said, “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be beautiful or believe to be useful.” I’ve tried to follow this advice over the years – it has guided many a … Continue reading →

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Coffee station DIY: spinning rack with mugs

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Janet

Recently at work our maintenance team gifted me with a small empty wooden cable or wire spool. (Do they know me or what!?) I had seen so many examples of the larger spools being repurposed into tables, and I knew … Continue reading →

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Farmhouse step-back cabinet built with love

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Janet

My sweet boyfriend Greg (if you are 54 years old do you still get to use the word “boyfriend”?) spent many hours recently, building me a piece of furniture that I had been hoping to find at auction for a … Continue reading →

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Nautical theme table with transfer graphics

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Janet

Hey remember that post where I told you that I never paid more than ten dollars for a table at an auction, except for the time that I did? Well this is that table – and again, although I don’t … Continue reading →

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