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Refurbished Objects Mason Jar Utensil Caddy

As promised, today’s post is about my version of the mason jar utensil caddy.  I used things found in my work space to make my version because I was trying to avoid a trip to the store.  There are a few things that I would have done differently, as you will see.  There will also be […] Read more…

Winter Sign Made with Wooden Placemats

Last month I found a trio of wooden placemats during our 100 mile yardsale trip.  They’re the kind made from little round wooden sticks.  I paid a whole $2 for them and everyone kept asking what on earth I was going to do with them.  I didn’t know at the moment, but I knew they […] Read more…

Mini Coffee Bar Makeover

I don’t know about y’all, but I start my day with several cups of coffee.  Coffee has been part of my life since I was about 2 years old.  Yep.  I’m addicted.  I used to sit with my Memaw Teadoddle and drink coffee from cups with saucers.  We always spilled a little in the saucers […] Read more…

cheese box makeover

Finishing the Cheese Box Makeover

It’s Friday and the first day of Fall Break for our school system!  Five whole days to get some projects done!  First on my list is finishing my cheese box makeover.  I already turned the lid into a reversible fall sign, so now it’s time to makeover the box itself.  This is what it looked […] Read more…

Thrifted Chair Makeover

Alright, I’m finally done with my chair!  Of course, I haven’t screwed down the seat yet, but I’m satisfied with it finally!  Sometimes I start a project with a vision of how it will end and it changes 20 times before the final outcome is revealed.  This chair is a great example of that! Okay, […] Read more…