Here a couple of simple projects with rustic charm.

I just love finding things like this garage sales.

A beautiful chippy chalkboard with character...

A quick project using a vintage tennis racket frame...

I really can't help myself... 

A simple burlap frame becomes fabulous!

An old dresser drawer becomes a message center with clips for photos or memos.

I found the coolest canning jars at the thrift store.

Sometimes the simplest projects are the cutest.

At this time of year, everything is fair game...

Probably one of the most challenging pieces I've ever done...

I love cutting boards but finding vintage cutting boards at  the thrift store means only one thing.

The note says... "Susan- Do you want this?..."

A quick makeover for a typical 70's thrift store find today...

A store bought galvanized ampersand, a cutting board and a clip.

A couple vintage oak cabinet doors were dropped off at my house and  I had a couple of great ideas for them.


I began by filling the holes from the old hardware and stripping off the veneer in the center panel that had bubbled.
I drilled holes on each side and added old wooden handles I had in my shop.

The tray got a couple of coats of Fusion Mineral Paint in Lamp White. It's a beautiful white with a greyish-blue undertone.



When the paint dried I gave the edges a heavy distressing with sandpaper to give the tray an old worn look.
I'm using a Milk and Cream stencil from Knick of Time.   Angie's Vintage Sign Stencils are beautiful and the large selection of farmhouse stencils are perfect for my projects.
Using a stencil brush I applied a very light coat of paint to the stencil. I went …

What are all the best dressed jars wearing this fall?

This just goes to show what a little paint can do...

An easy DIY distressed porch sign using a new kitchen cabinet door...

Today I'm repurposing this drawer from an old hutch.