The Thriftress

I gave you some hints last time about where I was going with my laundry room makeover.  Well I’m happy to say it’s done! As you might recall, the laundry “room” was overwhelmed by cabinetry and just really boring.  I knew if I could make the space more beautiful and […]

We are one of the last families on Earth with a “big screen” TV.  It’s okay.  Really.  We have been able to squeeze 10 years and counting out of this TV.  But the best part is that everyone else is trying to unload their big screen entertainment units.  We scored […]

I spied this piano bench at my local Salvation Army.  The scary purple upholstery was covered with cat hair but I just knew those carved legs would look great with a bit of paint and distressing.  It also had a sticker from a local auction house which led me to […]

Last week my son turned 6 and we celebrated with a Lego themed birthday party.  I kept the party small – just 6 friends – so that it was manageable and more fun for everyone! When the guests arrived they were greeted by this Lego “6” door hanger. It was […]

How is your Summer going?  We are having a blast visiting family, going to VBS and now hitting the beach!  In honor of our beach vacation this week I have a little fishy makeover for you today. I bought these fine fellows at my favorite thrift store the other day. […]

It’s been a busy Summer and I’ve been slacking in the blog department.  But that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been working hard on great furniture projects for Persphone’s two locations, Ginger & Spice Marketplace and Stylish Patina.  I’ve got an iPhoto full of pictures to share!  Which brings me […]

It’s day two of my B&A extravaganza.  Today I have a makeover of a pair of antique chairs to share.  I got these guys for free.  You can maybe see why the original owner was giving them away… But all the chairs really needed was a nice coat of paint and fresh […]

Welcome to third installment of Before and After week!  This post is just chockful of paint makeovers so get ready folks! This Summer my friend Brooke and I tackled a mini-makover of her living room. Brooke was looking for a coffee table, side table and more lighting to finish the […]

Here we are on day 4 of Before and After week and I am just a teensy bit proud of myself for posting for four straight days in a row!  I hope you are enjoying all the furniture makeovers in the series. Today I have a bed and chest set […]

For today’s makeover you will have to hop over to Primitive & Proper!  I’m doing a guest post about a piece of furniture for my own home that I am completely in L-O-V-E with.  It’s helped me get into the back to school blogging spirit for sure and complete this week-long […]