If you are a fan of thrifty knockoffs (which we all are of course!), you’ll love this clock created by Heidi from Fostering A Creative Life. This rustic beauty cost Heidi a whopping $6 to make! The planked clock face is actually scrap lathe that had been removed from the walls in Heidi’s basement when [...Read More]
White Embossed Mirror
July 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Judith from Creating Balance had been eyeing a chunky antiqued mirror that would be perfect to hang above her dresser. She happened to have an old framed canvas that she’d been planning to repaint for years to make use of its gorgeous frame. After realizing that this frame had similar bones to her inspiration mirror, [...Read More]
Beveled Mirror with Silver Trim
July 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
A beveled mirror with antique trim caught the eye of Leslie, from Goodbye, House. Hello, Home! Since she doesn’t pay full price for anything, the $199.00 mirror was not definitely not happening. Fortunately, her leftover decor stash in the basement held a mirror that was perfect for this knockoff. It only took a little paint [...Read More]
Rustic White Dining Set
July 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy was absolutely thrilled when her mother-in-law passed on a rustic table that had been outside her house for years. Jaime knew that with a bit of hard work, it would be the table of her dreams for her dining room. After a whole lotta sanding, Jaime painted the base white [...Read More]
Moss Green Console Table
June 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Bridget from Windgate Lane rose to the challenge when a friend of hers fell in love with a pricey sideboard from Ballard. After weeks of searching Craigslist (and lots of patience), she finally nabbed a deal and went to work refurbishing the piece. After all the fun stuff that goes with refinishing (aka sanding and [...Read More]
