Do I have any Black Friday shoppers out there?  Oh I am a die-hard shopper and Black Friday is one of my favorite days.  You see, I have the same routine every year:  1)  On our way to our Thanksgiving festivities I stop and grab a newspaper 2)  I spend Thanksgiving with family  3)  After…
I have a quick and easy rustic decor project for you! These pallet wood DIY candle holders are so quick and easy you are going to make them for every room in your house! I love the reclaimed wood look of pallet wood and these simple candle holders can add that perfect rustic touch to…
Father’s Day is such a special time to let Dad know how much he means to your family. What better way to show him how much you care then with personal, handmade Father’s Day gifts! If you know my story you know that I lived with my single dad growing up so I started out…
This is one of my favorite DIY gifts to give to my friends and family! This projects matches together 2 elements of my gift giving philosophy: personal (photos) and repurposing (photo box container). Whenever I go on my thrift store/garage sale/ flea market shopping expeditions I always pick up trinket boxes that speak to my…
You all know I love junk right?  On any given day you can find me at a thrift store, flea market or estate sale.  In the summer, you will see me with a truck bed full of garage sale finds.  A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending JunkStock in Omaha, Nebraska.  I love…
Brighten up your front porch and your backyard with these easy DIY Outdoor Lanterns using scrap wood. An inexpensive way to decorate your outdoor space that anyone can make. First of all, you know I love a great DIY project but I especially love when I can use leftover supplies from other projects to make…