Project 3: Rocking Horse

I also found this little rocking horse at "Second Thyme Around." I know I don't have any kids yet, but I just couldn't pass this up for only $3.00! It'll be great for when I babysit for now too. :)



All I had to do was wash the horse down and put eyes on, and it's good as new... and the kids that come over LOVE IT!

Project 2: Wrought Iron Patio Furniture (in progress)

So, I've been looking for a table and chairs for my third-story deck. It's not very big, so we need something that will fit and not take up too much space, but look good at the same time.

I went to a thrift store called "Grand Ol' Trunk," and couldn't believe what I found. It's EXACTLY what I've been looking for... for $10/set! Needs a bit of TLC, but soon it will be good as new!



Well, it's done after 2 1/2 months. I couldn't find the right diamond-pressed iron...stuff for the table topper, so I found a wooden one instead. It works great! The best part is that I can always take it off if I want to change it up later on. I repainted everything a darker green, and I need to make cushions for the chairs now, but other than that I'm FINALLY done! What do you think? I'm going to make cushions and matching table cloths/runners for each season... maybe each holiday. No one sees it but my hubby and I, but I like to see it and know it's something I gave new life to. :)

Project 1: Kitchen Hutch

I had a fun project this last week. I was out garage-saling with Joan (MIL) Saturday (Jul 3) and found an UGLY, but AWESOME hutch. I instantly saw its potential and fell in love. With the help of my MIL, I decided to get it.  (Hutch: $40)



Monday (Jul 5--no work due to Independence Day observance)I bought the primer and paint and wiped it all down. Tuesday the primer went on. Wednesday the first coat, and part of the second went on. Thursday the painting was completed, and I put the new hardware on, but I had the wrong type of hinges so I couldn't finish until Friday after getting new ones. I had so much fun redoing the hutch!
(Paint and hardware: about $30)


The microwave now sits in the it, and my cookbooks fit perfectly in the side cupboard. Not to mention my punch bowl in the bottom cabinets. Check it out!!! (Total: about $70)

New hardware, New life

The purpose of this blog is to be a journal for my projects. I am the kind of girl who LOVES to find old pieces of furniture that seem pretty much at their life's end, and give them new life. I usually accomplish this by giving the objects new paint and new hardware depending on the project. If I can't find a something to make into a project, I make it! I am very crafty and love to do just about everything from sewing to building. I haven't done a whole lot of the bigger furniture before, so please feel free to offer advice or ideas on any projects posted.

ENJOY!