Please visit this fun and easy pedestal tray project.

This patriotic project started out well, with a tray, an idea and some paint...

When my children were young I used this now antique basket for their winter mittens.

If you know me you know that I don't usually like to cook.


But I sure do like to bake!

I am not a fancy food blogger but I do know what is good.
This is a simple recipe my family uses all the time and they love it! 
There is only one thing better than Banana Bread and that is:
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
3-4 ripe bananas mashed 1/3 c. melted butter or margarine 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. baking soda pinch of salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 c. flour 1 egg
Mash the bananas, add the melted butter Beat in egg, add vanilla Mix well.  Add the sugar, salt, and the baking soda Mix in the flour Add 3/4 c. chocolate chips (I use a mixture of mini and regular chips)
Pour into a loaf pan
Bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees
Let cool and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream...
Hey, what's a few more calories??

Here is how I made a free bench for my garden.

I told you the other day that I might be on ABC's The Chew today....

Well I was!

Another project from this fabulous find.

My friend Danielle posted this on my FB wall....


So I did!

and I got a call!
The woman on the phone said Clinton Kelly loved my work!

Yes, that Clinton Kelly!....  I know!!!!
I will be competing in a contest to show my work on national TV! 
I could be teaching the Chew crew how to make a project!
One of these days you might see me (and Clinton) on the Chew!
Update: I was on and you can hear all about my visit by clicking on this link! The Chew!
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If you've been around a while you know how much I like to completely take apart a cast off and make 
something new from the pieces.

A special project for my Mother...


I love hydrangeas, so does my Mom. Instead of just a plant I wanted to make her a special planter too.
I purchased this box at the thrift store, it had a lot of potential. I especially loved the black iron handle.


I think of the thrift store first because I know I will find something that I can make into a one of a kind piece, save money, and at the same time, save it from a landfill.
I painted this box Old White with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. then I stenciled on a stencil that a friend sent to me just because she is nice.



She sent me 3 stencils... Sage, Thyme and Parsley. Stop by and see her awesomerustic herb crates.


I hope to put all the stencils to a good use soon.


I didn't use the whole stencil this time, I thought the Scarborough Seed Company part was p…

How to make a birdhouse from an old table. 

This old table needed a new life. It wasn't a very good table anymore, the top was warping, and it wobbled. So I did what I do, and I cut it apart.



I had a plan the minute I saw those cool keyholes in the legs.

Are you with me on this one?



Using flat metal brackets on the inside, I attached 2 legs side by side all the way around the house for the walls.

I gave it a couple coats of Anne Sloan Chalk Paint and a coat of poly sealer for protection.


I used an old hinge for a perch and the keyholes made great doors.

Who ever said a red door was welcoming hasn't seen  black!

A quick coat of outdoor black semi-gloss...


Is very welcoming...
Welcome Friends!

Want to see more front door inspiration? 

Painting the Front Door

Yellow Door Paint
Winter Basket for the Front Door

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How to turn an old frame into a jewelry display. 

I found this beauty on the side-of-the-road...


Actually, my friend found it and and asked me to pick it up  for her but she never came and got it,
 so I'm thinking that possession is 9 tenths of the law.


I painted it with Old White, distressed and waxed it. 
I added vinyl letters that originally was printed to say BAKERY but BAR certainly worked better in this case.

I hung racks under the top shelf to hold wine glasses.

I'm loving the detail on the sides!



And I'm really hoping that when my friend comes over later today for my Cinco de Mayo party, she won't recognize this cart!

Next Day Update:

I found a wooden wine rack the perfect size at the thrift store. I painted it Old White to match the cart and added it to the bottom shelf.