Tag Archives: Thrift Finds

A Classic Entryway Setup For Under $100 (Furniture Included)

A Classic Entryway Setup For Under $100 (Furniture Included)

It’s no secret that I am a thrifty shopper and this entryway with its classic console table and its plethora of decorative items proves it all. Over the years, I’ve shared many of the inexpensive treasures I’ve brought home, but I haven’t really shown how I tie them all together ~ this blog post today is… Continue Reading

How  To Transform An Old Piece Of Art Into Something Modern

How To Transform An Old Piece Of Art Into Something Modern

We finally moved into our new house in Houston, Texas and we spent most of the 4th of July weekend trying to settle in.  I can’t wait to make the house functional, to start the projects that are waiting in line, to get back to my cooking routine and, of course, start exploring the area and the beauties… Continue Reading

Upholstered Stool Quick Remake

Upholstered Stool Quick Remake

Friends, for the last few weeks, I have been working on our upcoming move. We are sad to leave the San Francisco Bay Area but excited to discover new destinations! While cleaning up the garage and getting rid of many unwanted stored items, I found this little stool (photo above) that I had recently purchased at… Continue Reading

Take Out Your Paint Brushes!

Take Out Your Paint Brushes!

Back in September, I sold my daughter’s amazingly restored bedside table and shortly after I somewhat regretted it. At the time, I was overwhelmed by all the furniture that was adding up in the garage and it felt like I couldn’t keep up with the many projects.  But that was then. So, when I recently found this Queen Ann style… Continue Reading

Why I Chose Chalk Paint For A Media Console Remake

Why I Chose Chalk Paint For A Media Console Remake

Some day back in December, right before Christmas while I was overloaded with the endless tasks of the season such as getting the house ready for the holidays, setting up the rooms for family members visiting from overseas, planning menus, shopping and much more – right when every second of the day matters and the to-do list gets longer by the… Continue Reading

Plant It Yourself:  Hyacinth Bulbs In A Vintage Tureen

Plant It Yourself: Hyacinth Bulbs In A Vintage Tureen

Around this time of the year, you should be able to find potted hyacinths at your garden center. You can place the plastic pot directly in a pretty cachepot or, even better, you can replant the bulb in an elegant serving bowl, just as I did today. Either way, waiting and watching the hyacinths grow and bloom… Continue Reading

Faux Bamboo Chair Remake

Faux Bamboo Chair Remake

I just finished the remake of this faux bamboo cane chair that I got from Goodwill two months ago, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. It now has that fresh and clean look that I was going for, and although it’s a classic and older chair, it makes the perfect sitting for a young lady’s… Continue Reading

Desk Makeover

Desk Makeover

You may remember this hand-me-down desk that I brought home about a month ago. It’s the typical wooden desk that you would see in an office, heavy sturdy, and full of drawers. I was originally planning on painting it white or some other soft color. But I changed my mind and instead of painting, I stripped and sanded it for a… Continue Reading

Easy Armchair Reupholstering

Easy Armchair Reupholstering

I’ve been working a lot on the pieces of furniture that I recently brought home, and it seems that everything is taking so much longer than anticipated. The weather is not helping either, but I will not complain for the rain that is much needed in California! I can’t wait to be done with sanding and painting… Continue Reading

Weekend Thrifting

Weekend Thrifting

Over the weekend, I visited my local thrift store again! I can’t wait to share with you the treasures I brought back home as well as what I plan on doing with each of them. Everything came from a single trip to Goodwill with the exception of the desk which belonged to someone who did not need it… Continue Reading