I really struggled with my eight year old daughters room and what to put on the large wall above her bed. This is how it ultimately ended up but I did a few things before this that basically had no cost. Read More
My $27 Makeover
On one of my Goodwill visits I found this desk that was badly beaten up. 
It 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
I 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
I 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
Transformed Gazebo
We sit outside so much more now that we have a gazebo on our top deck. On our lower patio we get really intense sun in the late afternoon so we had talked about putting another gazebo down there. 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
