Table legs become candle sticks

I’ve had these table legs for a long time and knew that I would some day make some candle sticks out of them. Today I was bored :)



Easy enough, lots of tutorials out there, so I’ll spare you the details…







Fills this corner of my living room in nicely







That’s it, that’s all.



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Kitchen floor runner diy

My kitchen floor is above my garage and it gets quite cold in the winter, especially with porcelain tile. In preparation for the long, cold winter, I knew I needed a mat, but I wanted a long one and it couldn’t cost a small fortune.

I used a window blind made of seagrass or something like that. Perfect size and shape.

Since I already had everything, it cost me nothing but my time :)

I started by removing the wood that was used on the top and bottom, then turned the edges over and taped them. I laid out the pattern for the outside and inside rectangles first.

Then I cut a trellis stencil out and filled in the center.

Next I applied two coats of wipe on poly and that’s that.

I’m not sure how well it will hold up to kitchen messes, but I thought it was worth a shot. I like the way it looks and hopefully it will survive longer than a week :)  I’ll keep you posted.

I will be applying latex caulking to the back to see if that will prevent it from moving.

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You sure know how to make a girl feel better

Take your right hand and place it on your left shoulder. Now take your left hand and place it on your right shoulder. Now squeeze.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

That’s me sending a big virtual hug to all of you that so kindly left me a comment on the passing of my sweet Betty.  You managed to make me realize that it would have been difficult either way, with her as she passed, or without.

To all of you that have left such kind comments recently on my projects; if I haven’t responded to thank you, it’s because you don’t have an email associated with your account. So, thank you.

Enjoy today.

Pet loss

Yesterday after work, we had to say goodbye to our dear and sweet Miss Betty.

She graced us with her presence for 16 years.

I have one regret; I was too chicken to go into the exam room while she slipped away, and the thought that she had to look at a stranger as the last face she saw, is breaking my heart. I had planned on it, and it was a last minute decision not to, I think I was afraid of letting her go.

I miss her more than I would have ever imagined.

Ballard Designs knock off – Moulin cube

Have you seen the new Ballard Designs items for fall?  Lot’s of great stuff. They are so many great items to knock off, and this one seemed like an easy one.

Well, I’m no sewer :)  I struggled with it, but in the end it turned out pretty good. It’s not an exact duplicate, but good enough for me.



I started with a $20 storage cube, some burlap, drop cloth, fabric pen and some straps from a grocery bag.



I created the lettering using SCAL and cut a stencil out of acetate (just in case I want to make another).

Ballard Designs version

Which sells for $269.00

My version, which cost me $20

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My new coffee table

There is nothing wrong with my old one, but when I found this table for $10, I wanted the challenge of making it look better. If it didn’t work out, I only lost a few bucks and some time.

This took me a long time. Sheesh, I don’t know how you guys do it. But now I’m worried that the painting bug has hit and I’m wondering what I can paint next. LOL

It turned out fab!  My first time staining and it’s not perfect, but I don’t do perfect anyway ;)


 

Stripped down

I used American walnut for the stain on top, and RL Roadster White for the paint. I lightly sanded all of the edges and then applied 3 coats of wipe on poly. I don’t mind that the poly gives it a bit of amber as it adds to it’s aged appeal.

Before

 My inspiration for this update came from an Australian business, French Dressing. Same size and same shape, very similar to mine.

Cough cough, it’s $995.00, equivalent to $1039.00 Canadian dollars! (1,097.21 USD)

I already had the primer, stain, paint and poly, so my cost … 10 bucks! 

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Bed & Breakfast sign

It’s a holiday here today, and rather than go outside where it’s roasting, I decided to stay in and work on some stuff around the house.

When I find something that I want to do, I pin it and when I feel motivated, get to it. I love the fun of this Bed & Breakfast sign, so I made one. I’m still working on the distressed/beachy look. I’m getting closer :)

I’m STILL slugging away at painting my coffee table. I don’t know how you girls knock off painted furniture so quickly.

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway, for a burlap tote bag and the vinyl to make your won rustic herb crates. It ends on Friday morning.

Off to the garage to put another coat of paint on the coffee table.

Enjoy today.