Upcycled Kitchen Island from Fence Wood and Pallets
I LOVE custom orders!! I’ve met Courtney at the Trade Days in McKinney a while ago and she has all these great ideas for her cute house. And I am the one who can build all that stuff. Seems like an excellent pairing! I love people who know what they want, working with them is what makes my job enjoyable and so much fun. Finishing a job may take a while because I use what’s already been used and therefore I need to find my material before I can jump right into a project. But once I got everything, it will be finished within a day...
read moreEasy Ice, the Iceologist & Chef Robert Irvine
I never thought, I’d be this excited about ice machines (I’m not getting paid for this post, but I did the illustrations for this company )! A couple of months ago, I was asked to create an illustration for an ice machine company called “Easy Ice“. I thought that their concept was awesome (I can definitely tell because I am a chef) –it’s a monthly subscription based concept. I can’t think of a company that does not own an ice machine and I am sure they all know what it means to maintain one… So...
read moreAnother Repurposed Bed Frame turned into Bench
I don’t know how many benches form headboards I have built in the past, but I know that they sell like hotcakes! And I enjoy building them A LOT. I just can’t pass a bed frame at the curb. Here are some of my benches I have made and sold over the past two years (I know I made more but I sold some even before I had a chance to take a picture…): And the bed frame I found last week is almost done too. I need to work a little more on the detail and it’s ready to go to a new home. My work in progress: Want to read more...
read moreBeat-up Dresser turned into Bookcase
Historic downtown McKinney (TX) is the perfect place to find abandoned treasures along the streets! I usually do my trip after my chiropractor appointment on trash day on my way back home. Two weeks ago, we picked up an old dresser without drawers, it had some bad water damage but I liked its shape (and it looked pretty old). I probably put more work into it than I should have, but who cares about money when you get this result?! I decided not to put drawers back inside, instead I added shelves and kept the front open –I’d put...
read moreVintage Record Player Console to iPod Station
It’s not quite done yet but almost! My hubby and I found an old record player console at the curb last week. We were so excited, but man, was it heavy. It JUST fit into my Subaru with a lot of pushing and squeezing… It was pretty dirty and had some water damage but nothing I couldn’t fix. It’s a Victrola model number VGT98LK, I think it’s a 60s model, but I am not sure since I can’t find it online. If you have any information about it or know more, let me know! At home, we took the whole thing apart,...
read moreUpcycled Balusters to Table Legs
I am so sorry, I haven’t put anything new on my blog lately. I am planning to change that (sounds like the new year’s resolutions….) and post more. I am pretty good at keeping my facebook page updated and keep you all informed about my latest projects and I love all your feedback and interaction there. All kinds of jobs have kept me busy and my “how-to” photos are piling up in my pic file. It’s been an incredible time with weekend shows, antique markets, trade days and custom orders for my wonderful...
read moreMy Trip to Paris
I really needed this! After a couple of very busy weeks at weekend flea markets, setting up and making stuff (and renovating the house between jobs) I decided to take a trip and leave Dallas suburbia for half a day. And I chose PARIS -in case you wondered, I am talking about Paris in Texas! My friend Kevin owns an antique store, Lillian Kelleys Design, in Paris and what would be a better idea to go and visit? I was amazed what a great store he has (doesn’t surprise me, because he’s an awesome guy, I knew his store would be...
read moreThings I am Selling at The Third Monday Trade Days in March
Here are a couple of items I will have in my booth this month at the Third Monday Trade Days in McKinney, TX. I’ve been busy curb-shopping, upcycling, cutting, sanding, painting and creating. I hope I can make it all fit into my booth! This month, I have: coffee tables, kitchen & dining tables, school chair, newly upholstered chairs, pillows, frames, framed potato sacks, pallet shelves, a dresser, bookcases, bunting, headbands and much more. Come by and visit if you’re nearby, I’m at Loftice Lane, booth...
read moreRefurbished Bassett Dresser
I just picked up this beautiful dresser made from Bassett at the curb! I was so excited when I found the imprint inside and seen that it’s solid wood and needed only a little fixing. Just glued one drawer, painted a coat of white on top, replaced the knobs and sanded it a little, to have the black shine through for the distressed look. And then I added an image, the fleur de lis. I googled the dresser and it sold for a little more than $1,000 when it was bought first. Wow. Here’s a little diy how to transfer an image to furniture....
read moreDIY Turquoise Chevron Dining Table
I’ve built several tables before but I haven’t done a kitchen table yet entirely from scratch. So, I got these beautiful poles and my hubby came home from work with some great wooden boards that were used to ship equipment from overseas. And so here it is, a kitchen table with turquoise chevron pattern. I first built the frame for the table, then added the poles and finally attached the tabletop. I whitewashed the surface and after it was dry, I taped the chevron pattern on top (which took me more than an hour). Then painted the...
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