Jelly Cabinets (Jelly Cupboards, Jam Cabinets) became popular in the early 19th century kitchen as a place to store homemade jams and jellies throughout the winter and keep out mice and other pests. The design is simple and reproductions can … Continue reading
Do you remember the huge gold frames my Mom and Aunts found in North Carolina for me? If not, here is my post on the one above – Large Vintage Frame Turned Chalkboard – that I turned into a chalkboard for … Continue reading
My friends and family are great sources of vintage finds for me! My Mom and Aunts were vacationing in North Carolina last year and came across two of these large pieces of art! My Mom knew I could do something … Continue reading
My daughter still needs a step stool at all sinks in the house. I don’t love the plastic ones, so I set about switching them out with old wooden step stools that I found at garage and estate sales. A … Continue reading
My sister lives in a great apartment in New York City… high ceilings, exposed brick wall, beautiful original flooring, fabulous fireplace! But, her bedroom walls were lacking. After many months of looking for frames at estate and garage sales, I … Continue reading
Here is an easy way to add some life to your entry foyer or mud room… Paint the back of your door a fun, happy color! I chose Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Duck Egg Blue for my mud room door. … Continue reading
This stool had been sitting unused in our basement forever. After pinning a similar stool by Thrifty Decor Chick on Pinterest, I knew I had to try her two color distress finish and number detail myself. I painted a base coat … Continue reading
