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This post has been coming for a long time. You may remember my Dressing Table Makeover from last year. I loved the result, but the problem was, it had no bench. When I thought I found one, that project went sideways ( you can read about it HERE ) , and I was still left with a bench-less dressing table. Fast-forward to last summer and a yard sale that I saw advertised online. The picture showed a little bench that looked like a great match. The problem was, it was already noon and there was a good chance it was already sold. Being the eternal optimist, I grabbed the hubs and said, "We're going to a yard sale!" Off we went and when we arrived, the bench was still sitting there. I tried not to act too excited, because I wanted to dicker on the price....it came home with me! I forgot to take a 'before' picture (no complaining, I've warned you about this), but let me describe it. It was painted white with a light gray microsuede seat. Not my s

Break Out Those Wine Corks!

You've been self-isolating, drinking some wine, and saving the corks for a project. But, before you think I'm accusing you of drinking too much, we both know that every wine-drinker has a stash of corks somewhere in their house. It's time to dig them out and finally DO something with them. Welcome back to 10 on the 10th , a group of bloggers sharing ideas and inspiration for less than $10. This month we're sharing Tips While Social Distancing and we've got some great ideas for you. Let's get started..... First, find those corks. They're probably hiding in drawers or a cabinet...maybe in a box or bag. You can find them. I have faith in you! My first project is an easy one. All you need is a hot glue gun, a can, and your corks. This jade plant has been living in an aluminum can ever since I cut it away from the original plant. It's doing quite well, but, let's face it, this container is not very pretty. I chose my corks from

Not Just an Ashtray Stand

As soon as I laid eyes on it I knew what this sad little ashtray stand could become, and I had ALL of the pieces to make it happen. How often does that happen? W elcome to the 'Do It Over' Designers blog hop. We are a group of bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/DIY. I'm happy to host this hop and I hope you'll visit everyone to see what they have to share with you. Their links will be listed at the end of this post. This is what I found: Dirty, damaged - you know, the usual things I find! As I started sanding, the burn marks became more apparent: The glass ashtray was either broken or lost and someone decided to put out their smokes on the wood. Ugh! After the whole thing was sanded, it was sprayed with shellac. I was going to paint it white and no one wants 'bleed marks'. Out came the white chalk paint. (Just a sidenote, everything was sealed with a clear spray after painting.) The plan? Make this a side table for my balcony and a stand for a bird c

Wine Cork Wreath

Just a note...I promised to share the wreath and picture in a previous post. Here they are: Now, if you're anything like me, you've been saving wine corks for forever because there is a fabulous project that you will just HAVE to make with them. The problem is, you haven't found it yet! Have no fear, your project is here! To get started, you will need lots of these: How many, you ask? I estimate that I used between 200 and 250 corks. You will also need a straw wreath, like this: Don't forget to remove the plastic! This next step is extremely important! Wrap some wire around the wreath and make a loop for hanging. There is nothing worse than getting your wreath all done and then say to yourself, "Hmmm, how the heck do I hang this thing!?! Now you're ready to get started. Be sure to cover your work surface to protect it. I used a lovely old vinyl tablecloth that I had laying around. You know the one - you

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