Adding wheels to your laundry basket not only saves your back... it's adorable!

I sat on my deck looking at the uglyblack wrought iron coffee table in front of me... 

I thought about how much I didn't like it and  I decided to get up and do something about it right now!

This old junker has been outside for years.  It was faded and rusty and ready for a new life.

Remember the beautiful trash-picking frames?

This frame is awesome!

Sometimes my neighborhood walk  yields more than just a good workout.

I'm celebrating a new washer and dryer with hand-made laundry signs... 

The idea for a chandelier came together after I found this huge wooden turned post on the side of the road.

Recently I shared great pictures from a junk yard  I visited while on a recent road trip.

One of my fabulous finds was a vintage hanging scale.  The only problem was that it was missing the hanging tray... so....

An antique oval mirror found at the thrift storeundergoes a major transformation.

A sad old cabinet gets a much needed make-over.
and a few tricks and lessons I learned along the way.

Outdoor canopy tent curtains are not only beautiful, they serve much needed shade from the sun.

Living near the water nautical home decor is a given....

My mantel is outfitted for summer

with some rusty gears thrown in for good measure...

I love the look of grain sack ribbon so I made my own!

The Fourth of July calls for home made flag pennants!

Here is a method to create your own with 
scraps of fabric you may already have.

How I painted the perfect grain sack stripes.