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.

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.  These DIY canopy side walls are easy to make. 

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.