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Author: roostandrestore
Easy DIY Stamped Wood Block Ornaments
This is one of those projects that I didn’t totally come together until the very end. At first, the plain ole wood blocks do not look that impressive. I encourage you to stick this one out until the end. I think you will be presently surprised. I started with these cute little pre-cut wood blocks…
How to Make a Rustic Embroidery Hoop Wreath
This DIY embroidery hoop wreath is the perfect addition to your rustic Christmas decor. This project started much like the others, with a trip to the thrift store! Which if you know me, is my absolute favorite place to shop for supplies. I always keep my eye open for wood hoops, wood utensils and any…
Thrifted DIY Snow Scene Christmas Cloche
I am up bright and early on this chilly October morning sipping my coffee in my fuzzy socks and dreaming of all the beautiful Christmas things. The lights, the ornaments, the trees, the gifts. Every little thing about Christmas makes me so giddy. Typically I am a Halloween gal, and believe me when I say…
Budget Friendly DIY Projects to Spruce Up Your Thanksgiving Table
Growing up, Thanksgiving meals were always held at my Grannie’s farmhouse here in Western Kentucky. Most of our family lived within a 5 mile radius and we all piled in the modest, wood-paneled, den and kitchen area. There were so many cousins, aunts and uncles we were quite literally piled on top of each other.…
Easy Silverware Pocket Using a Paper Bag
With Thanksgiving on the horizon I have been dreaming up ideas for styling the table. I was needing a little something to add to my place settings and then it dawned on me.…I have about a million brown paper lunch bags my husband brought home a while back (don’t ask me why he brought so…
Magpie Vintage Market A Picker’s Dream
Y’all, I went to my very first vintage market this past weekend Yes, you heard me right. It was my first time at a market like this, and I am certain heaven is full of rows and rows of hand selected vintage items and home made goods. I have been to flea markets and trade…
DIY Mason Jar Cake Stand
I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve sifted through this box of old handwritten recipes over the years… each time I learn something new about my heritage… the woman that left a legacy. My great grandmother passed when I was an infant and I have since lost my Grannie. Oh the stories my Grannie…
Easy Guide for A Distressed Paint Job
I am a sucker for a nice heavily distressed paint job. It is a great way to give new pieces of furniture a beautiful look of old age and history. It is no secret that it has become a very popular go-to look for refinishing those outdated pieces you snagged at a yardsale or just…
How to Make A Wood Block House Using Scrap Wood
I have been seeing these adorable little DIY wood block houses everywhere! They usually have a number on them or a cute little saying and I have simply fell in love! I decided it was time for me to hop on the saw and come up with a cute and simple design. I started with a…