Sunday, May 15, 2016

Vintage ironing board repurposed

I bought this vintage ironing board from a friends yard sale.  I had been seeing all these large welcome signs everywhere.  I knew I could make one I just needed the right platform to do it on.  This was perfect.  



I bought some extra large stencils I found at Michaels, I love that store, And just stenciled the letters on, and then I added a good clear coat over the top to keep it in good condition.

I love when an idea comes together.  It makes me one happy camper. :)

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Some Repurposed items for my flowers.

I recently went to our local flea market in search of some things to put in my yard to hold flowers.  It has been years since I have put anything new outside and I wanted something different and something farmhouse oriented.

I found this cool old funnel and I had seen on Pinterest where they put broom handles in the bottom and use it for hanging baskets.


My hubby had a galvanized pipe he wasn't using that he thought of to use as the base.  It worked perfect.  I want to  add a little more flowers probably some Lobelia but I LOVE it!!  What do you think?  Have you been repurposing anything for your flower gardens?


Sunday, May 8, 2016

I had seen this shelf thingy that looked very farmhousy (if that's a word), industrial at a local store but it was $90, I can't do that.  As I was looking at it I realized it was just two crates screwed together with some pieces of metal here and there on it.  I figured I could make it for way less than that.

We needed a different side table to sit by my hubbys recliner and I wanted it to have some storage or decorative space on it.  This piece fit the bill.





I just screwed two crates together after staining them.  I added castors to the bottom so I can move it easily to clean under.  I then added some flat L brackets to some corners.  I just love it and I did it for around $25.  Much cheaper than the one I seen.



Please try to ignore my doggies toy laying there, sorry, and my cords.  The things you don't see when your taking the photos lol.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

A DIY project

I had seen these letters at Michaels that I just loved but had no idea what to do with them.  You know how you go home and are trying to figure out a project lol.  I knew I wanted to do some sort of a sign, but what kind and what colors.  

My new motto is if I buy, repurpose or take something out of my storage I have to get rid of something else.  I just have too small of a house to have too much in.  I don't want it to look cluttered.
Anyhow this is what I came up with and I found a vertical space to put it. 







I chose the word home because it means so much to us after the last year and a half.  

Monday, February 29, 2016

               Some more Spring Changes

I am adding some aqua and soft pinks to my decor for Spring and Summer.  I have had some aqua mason jars in different sizes so I am adding them in here and there.

                          

 I had this little birdy put away for the winter.  So he came out to roost again.

Saturday, February 27, 2016

                    Adding some Spring to my Home

Here in Michigan we had a big snowstorm during the week and this weekend it is supposed to be near 50, hopefully it melts most of the snow.

So I am going to try and make the inside of my home Springy, if that's a word, I received some fresh flowers and are putting them around the home.  I like to take a large bouquet and divide it up into smaller ones around the house.



I put some moss rocks I bought at Michaels to help with the Spring theme.  I am praying the weather starts to turn Springy :)

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Hello,

Today I thought I would show you some of my Valentine decor, I love hearts they are fun to decorate with. 
 I changed my mantle up after the holidays.






I treated myself with some flowers.


These were some ornaments on sale 75% off after Christmas, .50 each score!





I have had this heart forever I just love it!