We added another vintage sewing machine to the hoard pile! This one was purchased at an estate sale for just $15. It came with a box full of sewing notions and goodies. I was so excited to sort thru it all. It is a Free Westinghouse machine inside of a small sewing table. Looks to… Continue reading Vintage Sewing Machine
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Thrifty Find -Storage Bench $50
I'm OBSESSSSSSED with finding things on Craigslist for the hoard pile. I have my almost daily searches that never let me down. The day before we moved in I found the most perfect storage bench for $50. So on move in day, I picked her up on my way to the new place. She was… Continue reading Thrifty Find -Storage Bench $50
In Progress- Tiny Hallway Makeover
Currently tackling the décor of our new home room by room. We made it a point to start in the spaces we spend the most time in or have our eyes on the most. There is a tiny hallway just off the garage entry into the house that desperately needed a face lift. The off white… Continue reading In Progress- Tiny Hallway Makeover
UPcycle – Entry Way Table
FINALLY! After more than 1 year of searching for the perfect entry way "table"... I found it! Remember this progress pic of the entryway? I had a vision for this super tiny area next to the front door. The amount of time and energy I've spent on this corner is a little much, but if… Continue reading UPcycle – Entry Way Table
Entry Way Progress
I've had big dreams for our entry way. It's difficult to describe vaulted area that leads to 3 areas in our home. I have been determined on adding features that would set this tiny area apart, we are 6 months into it now and it's still haunting me. This is the view as you enter the house...… Continue reading Entry Way Progress
Air Plants and Vintage Drawer Pulls
Been loving the new chalk board wall in the family area of our home. On Mother's day I came down and was surprised to see my husband has also found his inner artist. Notice the newest residents of the chalk board in the upper right corner.... AIR PLANTS! I have been scouring the house looking… Continue reading Air Plants and Vintage Drawer Pulls
UPcycled – Salvaged Yard Stick Bobbin Holder
You might have noticed the recent wave of DIY-ness that we've completely immersed ourselves in. Partly because we started the year vowing to complete house projects that have been waiting almost 2 years for us to get to.... but there is more behind it for me. When my son passed in 2010, there were so many… Continue reading UPcycled – Salvaged Yard Stick Bobbin Holder
UPcycled – Vintage Frame Thread Holder
When I first set up my craft/sewing room I set out on the hunt for the run of the mill mini rack spool holder for my small collection of thread. Unfortunately there is not a variety of thread storage available at the big name stores. Not to mention they are not cheap! I caved and bought… Continue reading UPcycled – Vintage Frame Thread Holder