Restyling Without Spending A Dime

Oh summer, oh summer.

How I do love thee!

Lazy days poolside enjoying a cool cocktail.

But I'm just not in love with the lanai attached to our poolside. 

Footed Enamelware

Y'all remember the slogan "Two great things that go great together"?

Well, this isn't a yummy a peanut butter cup but it is a delicious reuse of two great items, 

enamelware and cabinet knobs.

The Cutest Little Thermos Lamp Ever

Okay, y'all ready for this?

It seriously is the cutest little thing ever.

Well, in my world...for now...until the next cutest-little-thing-ever project comes along.

Y'all know how that goes, right?

My kitchen tends to be a little dark due to the design of our house.

A little lamp on the counter was just the thing it needed.

But not just any little ole lamp, it had to be the perfect fit.

So, what's a girl to do when she can't find the perfect one?

She makes it!

Easy Breezy Letter Placement



Stenciling a large treasure can prove to be daunting.

Like who wants to guess at the exact placement of a word?

Well, just hold on to your stencil cutter...here's the world's easiest way to place those letters!

"On Beach Time" Clock



Summer's here.

Who wants to spend time looking at a clock?

We do, if it's this one: ;) 

Faux Chandelier for the Lanai







I have a thing for lampshades.

Just cannot toss one if it's got good bones.

Happy is the day when one gets refabbed and used again...like this one:

Replacement Cabinet

Once upon a time a family bought a house.

A house that had good bones but needed updating.

A house that hadn't been touched since the early 80's.

This family had mixed opinions.

Momma said "It'll be fun to redo it to just our style."

Daddy said "We're gonna be broke, kids."

Momma said "Nonsense, we'll be done in two years flat."

Daddy said "We're gonna be broke for a long time, kids."

Well...

Live With What You Love

For the longest time we had "placemats of the month" on our table.

Custom made just for us.

Cute as pie.

But....it got boring after a couple years.

Time to change it up.

To date, the most recent addition to the table top is this runner:

Gifted Sofa Table

Last week a precious friend of mine asked "Would you like this sofa table?"

Painting Mason Jars

Have y'all seen these beauties yet?

They're all over Etsy and Pinterest these days.

As usual, I live in my own little world and am one of the last to know...

....BUT....