My $27 Makeover

DSC_0086On one of my Goodwill visits I found this desk that was badly beaten up.  DSC_0087It had a

huge gouge on the top but I knew with some sanding and paint it was going to be a beauty. With dovetailed drawers and even a bottom cedar lined drawer who could pass up $15! On a different visit I found this! Read More


My Old Wicker Chairs

july 030 copyI remember the day I bought these chairs.  We were newlyweds and had just built a house with a big front porch.  I miss that porch.  Anyway, I saw these Martha Stewart chairs at K-Mart for only $50.  I wasn’t expecting them to last very long but they are still hanging in there 10 (or 14) years later.  Read More


Painted Hydrangea Centerpieces

We have a huge hydrangea bush at our house and I have never really thought about using them for decorations.  Well, maybe for dried arrangements but not fresh.  I was trying to think of a 4th of July centerpiece, as I was picking up tree clippings, and saw the hydrangea’s. Just white they are beautiful but since I am a little paint happy lately I wanted to try red and blue.  Read More


I’m Addicted

7 003 copyI am getting addicted to looking for old furniture to make pretty.    I only had one of my helpers with me one day so I thought going to Goodwill would be a good idea.  I had room with just one car seat if I found something.  I found it!  The ugliest thing on the planet.  Read More



Before and After Sewing Table

I loved this piece when I saw it and thought right away that I could convert it for my machine. This was $15 at Savers!! When I got it home I changed my mind, thinking maybe I could use this machine to help Grace learn how to sew.  Read More


Chalkboard Sign

I had leftover paint after the Chalkboard play table so I thought why not use it up.  I had purchased this tray a while ago for a few bucks.  It had a glass top that was cracked so basically the store was giving it away.    Read More


Chalkboard Play Table

My girls love chalk and since we live in a cold climate it’s nice to have a chalkboard inside.  I found this coffee table at Goodwill for $4!  It was pretty beat up so perfect for a play table.  I also bought two cheap plastic stools.  To see my quick improvement on the stools click here. Read More