Trash to Treasure projects
Kate from Lace & Grace had been in search of an ottoman to accompany her new wingback chair. Kate’s search finally ended when she found an old (and unattractive) piano bench at Goodwill for only five dollars. Kate painted the base a bright, crisp white and reupholstered the top with a neutral plaid fabric she {…Read More…}
Mallory from Classy Clutter has been delighting in her new crafting space, a totally girly room to call her own filled with items she created herself. Ahhh… One addition to the space was this roadkill dresser. Just look at all the glorious details. The blah brown finish just wasn’t cutting it though, so Mallory gave {…Read More…}
Kathleen from Kathy’s Cottage found a beautiful old buffet on the side of the road needing a little love and rehab. Despite looking a bit outdated, Kathleen absolutely loved the piece’s intricate carvings. It was in pretty good shape except for a piece of molding that was missing from the bottom drawer. Kathleen and her {…Read More…}
On a recent trip, Debbie from reFresh reStyle kept eyeing a front porch post that was sitting with some trash. Despite the rotting bottom, she knew it could be recycled into something fabulous. After cutting the post into manageable pieces and bringing them home, Debbie had the brainstorm to turn them into candle holders. {…Read More…}
Kristin from A Simply Klassic Home had been housing a dresser in her office for awhile. It was actually one of the first things her grandparents owned as US citizens after leaving Germany in search of a better life. I think it goes without saying that it is a pretty treasured piece in Kristin’s family. {…Read More…}
Kristi from Addicted 2 Decorating got this old secretary desk from a neighbor. Kristi’s vision for this piece demonstrates her extraordinary ability to think outside the box. It not only qualifies as one of her favorite DIY projects but also landed her a feature in the New York Times. Now that’s impressive! Being a feline {…Read More…}
Sabrina at View From My Front Porch was driving home when she spotted a fireplace sitting on the side of the road. She quickly turned around to check it out and found it in pretty good shape with only a few rough spots. Sabrina was in for a big surprise when she got it home {…Read More…}
Most of us have probably replaced one or two of the lovely builder’s grade brass light fixtures that grace our homes. While you might be quick to throw ‘em curbside, there actually is hidden potential under that brassy exterior. Kristi from Addicted to Decorating snagged one such fixture from a home she was redecorating. {…Read More…}
