Old chandeliers are one of my favorite things to repurpose for several reasons: I love that they come in all different shapes and sizes, they are almost free at every garage sale and they make a great DIY bird feeder. Next time you are at a yard sale, grab two chandeliers and you can also make…
These DIY folding chairs are the perfect addition to any family gathering. Our family loves to entertain and the motto has always been “the more the merrier” so whenever I come across folding chairs at a garage sale or thrift store I snag them up, paint them and add some new fabric and voila… DIY…
Do you want to learn how to glaze cabinets? I have been doing just that for over 15 years in my contracting business, Rekindled Spaces. Let me show you how to get the look of glazed cabinets in your own home! The benefits of glazed cabinets: I love the look of glazed cabinets. It adds much-needed…
I’m addicted to thrift store shopping. As a matter of fact, I visit them more than I care to admit! I think that it’s because of a strong desire within me to create something out of nothing. I have a fault a trait that allows me to see the beauty in everything I look at,…
Do you have golden oak cabinets? If you love them, awesome! Should you hate them, you have options! Assuming they’re in good shape, why in the world would you rip them out and send them to the landfill? Check out this oak cabinet makeover we just completed for a customer and then keep reading…
Welcome to the “Fab Furniture Flippin Contest” Sponsored By “Overlay’s” ! I’m excited to share my contest entry, a vintage furniture makeover. The theme for this month’s contest is “cut n paste with O’verlays”. One of my favorite places to shop for furniture is garage sales. It is amazing what someone will practically give away…
Do you have an ugly crockpot? You know… one that you are embarrassed to pull out when guests come over? Even worse, what if you are asked to bring a dish to a potluck dinner…oh the horror! This inexpensive and super easy crockpot makeover will have you entering every chili cook-off in the state! NOTE: This may…
I was recently asked to host a “Make It Take It” feature at the Home and Garden Show here in Kansas City. I knew I wanted to display something up high to draw people to the area so I made a deconstructed chandelier. Soon they will be hanging in my shop because I have fallen in…