A great way to add instant charm to any room is by hanging an antique or vintage mantel on a wall to create a DIY mantel shelf. In this blog post I'm sharing how repurposing an antique mantel is a creative way to make a floating mantel shelf to add extra storage or add decorative elements to a ...
How to Make a Shelf by Repurposing an Antique Mantel
A Kitchen Island Made from Base Cabinets
Boy was our old 1980's kitchen ready for an update! Cracked tile floors, stock cabinets, laminate counter tops and an out of date 1/2 wall to name a few dated features! The problem, we didn't have the money to do a full kitchen renovation - but what we had was a really great idea of repurposing a ...
A Puppy Gift Bag
Meet our new "Grand-pup" Piper! Our Daughter and her girlfriend adopted this sweet Golden Doodle a few weeks back and we are so excited to have her join our family! We of course hope she will have a few sleepovers at our house so a little sleepover/travel bag seemed in order! Sharing a few ...
African Violet Pots (Plant Care and an Easy Gift Idea)
Sharing one of my favorite gift ideas featuring African Violet pots. These bright fun plants with their sweet cluster of tiny blooms surrounded by fuzzy round foliage are the perfect plant to put a smile on someones face. In a few simple steps you can create this fabulous African violet planter ...
Easy Wooden Stool Makeover for Less than $15
My love for yard sales and thrift stores runs deep, you just never know what you will find! I bought this vintage wooden stool for just $5 at a local yard sale and just knew with a few changes I could take it from drab to fab. Read below on how I saved on this clever new cushion cover! (hint I did ...
Summer Mantel Styling Featuring a Layered Basket Wall
Summer is the perfect time to restyle your living room fireplace mantel decor. For many the mantel serves as the focal point of the room and is a great place to make a big statement. Today I'm sharing a summer mantel styling featuring a layered basket wall design. This striking design made a big ...