These chairs must have been born in the 70’s. You don’t see fabric like that anymore. $12 each at the thrift store. Good condition and no need to repaint . . . at least not now. One-third yard of fabric to cover each seat. Start to finish – less than …
A well-placed mirror makes a room look bigger. A thrifted mirror in good condition is even better. A thrifted pedestal table can be cut down to make a wonderful coffee table. If Grandpa doesn’t live at your house, I don’t know what to tell you. New wheels, bronzed …
(There are seven “thrifted” items in this photograph. Two paintings, a floor lamp ( $5), a table lamp ( $3), a table ($4.99), a hassock ( $5) and distressed silver trays. ($1 each) When I was a child, I loved the old home at the end of the street. The …
This is a just a quick look at quick project. This wooden box was white. It is my “idea file”. I have been trying to “think outside of the box” (so to speak) when it comes to color. I tend to choose muted tones but lately I have tried some …
I seldom paint anything. If I say that I am going to . . . Grandpa always says he will do it for me. That is because I am a messy painter. Not sure why, but it is true. He wasn’t around today when I thought about my old memo …
