Introduction to Dumpster Diving

Redoux
Today Karen aka Good Time Charlie from Redoux has stopped by to share an introduction to one of her favorite hobbies.  She’s spent so much time peering into dumpsters that she’s developed some handy tips on scoring the best junk, with the least amount of effort.

Karen loves to restore and refurbish furniture and she’s so good at it! For example…

painted furnitureand if lucky enough, even use pieces she finds on the side of the road, Craig’s list Free, or….DUMPSTERS!
Continue reading

March 2012 Pinterest PinFest – Spring!

DIY Show Off Pinterest PinFest

It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month and time for the Pinterest PinFest. With all that Pinterest has going on, I’m only including images of my own projects today. You do have permission to pin my images. I’ve decided to change the party a little. New linky party rules detailed below.

spring decor

Continue reading

Beautiful Buffet Before and After

With a low budget family room renovation in progress, I need to give some old pieces a new look. As I’m looking through some creative projects, this gorgeous transformation submitted by Gabbi at Retro Ranch Reno is definitely an inspiration.

Gabbi removed all of the original hardware and sanded the surface to roughen things up for primer.