Re-love, Re-imagine, Restore, Reuse, Relax
Since we built our house 20 years ago, I’ve regretted not putting a light switch on the outside of the house to turn my porch lights on. I know, it sounds silly. Who puts a light switch outside? But hear me out: there have been so many nights when I’ve come home after dark, totally…
A Dramatic Decoupage Makeover with Damask Decoupage Paper This little loony number caught my eye during a quick thrift stop on my lunch break. I was supposed to be looking for vintage linens… but instead, I found this quirky oval table with a loon placemat tucked under the glass top. Yep—you read that right. A…
Occasionally, when I’m not looking for a new project, a new project finds me. That was exactly the case with this particular buffet. I found it at a local thrift store while out with my daughter. She was on the hunt for a costume for her school play, but the second I spotted this brightly…
Minnesota in the spring is tricky. We’re at that in-between where it’s almost warm enough to start outside projects and then, out of nowhere, snow comes roaring back in. Real spring is right around the corner though so now is the time to get ready for some home improvements like painting your front door. One…
Every once in a while, you come across a piece of furniture that stays with you forever. For me, that piece was a $20 dresser I found while out garage sale-ing. The Story Behind the Dresser When I spotted the dresser, the family selling it shared a touching story. It had belonged to their uncle,…
