I painted the “Apple” and “Pear” chairs several years ago. They are reinvented, second hand chairs. I wish that I had photographed them in their before state. Nobody would ever have believed the complete transformation they took on.
Patterns From the Past
Uncovering layers of pattern.
Hidden Treasures of the Bungled Bungalow
You hear about wonderful hidden treasures, found in the attics, under the floorboards, in the basements and behind the walls of old homes on shows like the PBS, Antiques Road Show, but these were our only hidden treasures.
Chair Affair
Using "Vintage Pillowcases" is an easy way to dress up ordinary chairs for a party.
New Porch, New Paint, New Presence
The installation of a new porch floor and ceiling, and a fresh new paint color top to bottom, gave this tired old girl new presence. Her charm was revealed during the first week of renovation. Her true inner beauty however, took a couple more years to reveal.
Bungled Bungalow
This bungled bungalow has become quite a beauty over the past few years and I am planning to share the transformation of it with you step by step.
Red Licorice Christmas Tree
Recycled Christmas Lights Turn Twizzler Christmas Tree
Buttons & Braids Christmas Trees
This is a great way to reinvent a favorite dress shirt, t-shirt, pair of pajamas, or in my case all three.
Valentine's Day Valentines
Use "Typography" to let your loved ones know they're "Just Your Type".
Halloween Deco DIY
4 x 4 Post Pumpkins
Spooktacular Spirits
Scare up the bar at your next Halloween cocktail party!
Halloween
Quick & Easy Halloween Wreath
String Jars
String jars aren't just for the kitchen and craft room. Think about giving them as hostess gifts with handmade wrapping paper, brown craft paper you've embellished yourself, or paper bags decorated with vintage newsprint.
Tray Chic
Make a Junk Store Picture Frame into a Serving Tray for Your Next Outdoor BBQ
Gift Tags Revisited
Making gift tags is comforting to me. When the rest of my world is falling apart, I retreat to my studio and cut paper. It's easy.
Necklaces & Bracelets
Earthy Elements: Wood, Leather, Metals, Fauna & Florals
Spindle Santas
I salvaged these spindles/dresser legs more than ten years ago with no thought at the time as to what I would do with them. I just knew that eventually I would think of a way to transform them into something special.
Boyfriend Pajamas
In this time of boyfriend jeans, boyfriend watches, and menswear inspired ladies apparel,I thought why not boyfriend's pajamas?