The Apple Street Cottage

Welcome to Party In Your PJ's! I hope you find something that inspires you and you link up something to inspire others. Don't forget to share our party with your friends.  It's always nice to see new faces.


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This week I shared my latest finds:
This is only part of it.  The post shows you a beautiful gossip bench and two great lamps.  The best part? I didn't have to go anywhere!
Let's have a look at the features: Boho Garden Tablescape - Little Vintage Garden
Such a sweet garden angel!

Book Repurposed into Jewelry Box - Unique Creations by Anita
This is a great tutorial to totally transform an old book.


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Make sure you visit Nina at her blog.  We each  choose our own features.

I can't wait to see what you have to share, so let's get the party started!

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If your area is anything like mine, yard sale season has ground to a halt.  Due to Covid-19, area city-wide sales have been cancelled and there just aren't any individual ones - not that I'd feel comfortable going to them anyway.  
That being said, I was 'gifted' some treasures by friends who bought a house to rehab.  To be perfectly honest, this was better than a yard sale because all of them were free!  It all started when these two pieces were lifted out of the bed of the truck and they asked, "Do you want them?"
Like they had to ask?!   The stool had about a million tacks in it along with two layers of fabric.  The case has some pretty rotted leather and my friend gave me some leather she had so I could replace it.  How did I not know she had leather in her stash??  The inside is lined with fabric and there's a perfectly round hole in the middle. I have no idea what it was used for, so if you have any ideas, let me know!
A few days later, I received a text …

Welcome to Party In Your PJ's! I hope you find something that inspires you and you link up something to inspire others. Don't forget to share our party with your friends.  It's always nice to see new faces.


Say hello to the Co-Hosts: Nina @ Grandma Ideas Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter
Ann @ The Apple Street Cottage Facebook // Pinterest // Instagram
This week I shared my Ladybug Crossing Sign:



Let's have a look at the features: Vintage Cutting Board Makeover - Little Vintage Cottage
This is such a creative makeover!

Turn a Favorite Dish Towel Into a Pillow - My French Twist
Who knew this was so easy to do?

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Spring is here, or so they tell me, and I can't wait to get out in the garden.  As most gardeners do, I love seeing ladybugs and decided a sign was needed.
The first thing I did was find a piece of wood in my box of wood chunks - yes, I actually have a box of of wood - and give it a quick coat of stain. Then I went on Design Space and designed my lettering for a stencil.  Since stencil vinyl can be expensive, I use contact paper from the dollar store.  It's very 'budget friendly'.  When the stencil was in place, I used an old gift card to burnish the edges to prevent the paint from bleeding through.  Using black acrylic craft paint, I began stenciling with very little paint - actually, almost a dry brush.  This is another way I keep the paint from bleeding.
This was the first coat. I continued stenciling with light coats of paint until everything was filled-in.  The stencil was removed, and I had the lettering done. With a piece of chalk, I drew my ladybugs on the sign and …

Welcome to Party In Your PJ's! I hope you find something that inspires you and you link up something to inspire others. Don't forget to share our party with your friends.  It's always nice to see new faces.


Say hello to the Co-Hosts: Nina @ Grandma Ideas Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter
Ann @ The Apple Street Cottage Facebook // Pinterest // Instagram
This week I shared my Office in a Box:
This is an upcycled silverware box that now keeps me organized.
I've been keeping myself busy with various project around the house and checking-out all of your wonderful links.  I must say, you are all blowing me away with the things you do! Let's have a look at the features: Wall Hanging Heart - El Refugio de Lirtea
Stop by to see how this beautiful heart was created!

Wave Rocking Mermaids - Chasing My Life
As soon as I get some warm weather, I will be having these on the porch!


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Happy Mother's Day and welcome back to 10 on the 10th!  A monthly blog hop where a group of bloggers share ideas for $10 or less.  This month's theme is Upcycle/Recycle and we have some great ideas for you.  Let's get started.  
To fully appreciate this post, you should go back to the original one where I shared the silverware box I found for $5.  Did I mention it was full of silverware??  The post is HERE. 
Let me give you a peek at the finished product and then I'll explain how I got there.
This silverware box was solid wood, but the finish was very orange and not to my liking. I sanded off all of the old finish: And used a red mahogany stain to bring out the beautiful grain. A big improvement!

The inside looked like a typical silverware box: Everything was torn out and the wood was sanded smooth. The fabric was on sale for $2.  The first thing I did was measure the perimeter of the bottom portion of the box and it's depth.  I cut a strip of fabric to fit (plus a little e…