Several years ago I was shopping in the antique stores of downtown Waxahachie when I ran across a booth full of cast iron hooks and shapes. I've always loved the old stars that hang on the outside of the old downtown buildings so I picked up a few and made star ornaments from them! These would be perfect for a shabby chic or farmhouse style Christmas tree! I'm even adding them to our ... continue reading...
Latest Thrift Store Makeovers
How to Make Vintage Key and Button Magnets
This project is a throwback to 2015 when I first shared these vintage key and button magnets on my blog. Since that time I've been selling these at flea markets. They don't cost much but I have such a HUGE hoard of old keys and vintage buttons that ... continue reading...
How to Make New Wooden Rolling Pins Look Vintage
I've been collecting wooden rolling pins at thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sales all summer long! All the time in the back of my mind I had the idea of painting the handles red and green for my Christmas display in the antique shop. Well... ... continue reading...
How to Make an Amazing Grace Picket Fence Sign
Welcome to summer! It's hot and dry here in Northern California so I spent the afternoon painting and stenciling this picket fence sign inside in the air conditioning! This DIY is an easy farmhouse style project for your home. This post contains ... continue reading...
How to Wet Distress Chalk-Type Paint, an Easy Makeover
Every DIYer needs to know how to wet distress chalk-type paint for their shabby thrift store makeovers. Today we'll learn how. Today's jewelry cabinet makeover is a throwback to a little over FIVE years ago. This is one of the first jewelry cabinets ... continue reading...
Latest DIY
How to Make Shabby Chic Cast Iron Star Ornaments
Several years ago I was shopping in the antique stores of downtown Waxahachie when I ran across a booth full of cast iron hooks and shapes. I've always loved the old stars that hang on the outside of the old downtown buildings so I picked up a few ... continue reading...
How to Make an Amazing Grace Picket Fence Sign
Welcome to summer! It's hot and dry here in Northern California so I spent the afternoon painting and stenciling this picket fence sign inside in the air conditioning! This DIY is an easy farmhouse style project for your home. This post contains ... continue reading...
How to Make a Tray with a Hello Fall Stencil {VIDEO}
Need a little extra fall decor? Make this easy tray with a hello fall stencil. Fall is my favorite season! Not only because my birthday is in October but because I love the cooler weather, fall colors, and brand new school supplies! (Even though I'm ... continue reading...
15 Easy Pumpkin Wreaths You Can Make This Fall
Today I'm sharing 15 easy pumpkin wreaths you can DIY! I'm writing this on the first day of fall and I just put up my fall decorations. My daughters always called it the day the "fall fairy" came! This is our first fall since we moved back to Texas ... continue reading...
