Top 12 Projects of 2012

Whew. Where has the year gone!? It's been a great year with many changes since we sold our house this summer, moved out, and are now building our new house that will be completed in the spring. Not to mention that we've been super busy around the store, it constantly keeps us on our toes. There always seems to be either some sort of DIY project going on or a room full of furniture being painted. It's a lot of hard work, but also so rewarding at the same time. I love what I'm doing because not only is it my dream job, but I enjoy working with my husband everyday along with meeting new people and seeing our regular customers that are so sweet and supportive. I'm looking forward to celebrating the store's two year anniversary on January 4th!

I haven't been able to blog as much this year, as I did last year, but I really appreciate your support and I cannot wait to see what the new year brings! Here are just a few of the projects that I completed this year.

DIY Twine Letter

Metal Basket Pendant Lights

Spring Burlap Wreath

Arm Chair Update

Buffet Makeover

Repurposed Vintage Firescreen

DIY Barnwood Signs

Patio Coffee Table Makeover

New Dresser and Bedroom Update

Chicken Wire Cabinet

Distressed Blue Chest

DIY Chevron Pushpin Boards

If you're interested here's my Top Projects of 2011 and for more furniture inspiration check out my Portfolio page.

Happy New Year!!

I'm sharing with Southern Hospitality, Bliss Ranch, and Knick of Time.

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Scrabble & Button Magnets

I recently made some silver platter chalkboards for the store and then realized the platters were also magnetic- so I decided to make some magnets to display on the chalkboards. Then I remembered that I bought several vintage board games and a huge collection of vintage buttons at an estate sale awhile back that would be perfect for this project. 

I bought several packs of small rectangular and circular magnets at Hobby Lobby and just hot glued the scrabble letters and button clusters to create custom magnets. In the spirit of Christmas I spelled out festive words to display on the chalkboards.

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm sharing with Knick of Time, Sugar Bee Crafts, Kammy's Korner, The Farmhouse Porch, and Coastal Charm.

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Giant Wooden Star

I came across this great re-purpose idea HERE and decided to give it a try. I made my own giant wooden star using vintage yardsticks and twine.

I LOVE all the different colors and advertisements on these vintage yardsticks!

To assemble the star just simply lay them out in a star shape, hot glue the edges and the places they cross. Then wrap twine around the corners of the star for a little something extra to finish it off.

This is a great inexpensive and fun craft project for year around decorating. 

I'm sharing with Centsational Girl, Delightful Order, Shabby Creek Cottage, Liz Marie Blog, Funky Junk, It's Overflowing, Home Stories A to Z, and Beyond the Picket Fence.  

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Top Projects of 2011

Hey Friends!

I wanted to share with y'all what I've been up to in 2011 and recap some of the projects I've completed. It's always fun to look back and see what I’ve accomplished for the year. I've had such a busy year with renovating and opening our antique store, redoing tons of furniture throughout the year, starting my blog, and working on house projects too. So I have much to share this year, I just can't believe its flown fly so fast.

Our store's one year anniversary is January 4th. It was so much fun to be so productive and to get lots of things accomplished in 2011. Starting a business was a huge change and major accomplishment for me this year. I'm so thankful and blessed at how successful our store has done this year. I'm sending out a huge THANK YOU to all of our sweet customers and supporters! I LOVE what I'm doing and appreciate all the business; we couldn't do it without you. Here's to another successful year!

Let's start with the remodel of our store.

BEFORE

Ugh... When we first started the remodel, the store had two different colors of commercial grade carpet that was so disgusting and ugly; it all had to be ripped up. We did an overhaul on our store with fresh paint on the walls and floors, we added and closed up walls, redid the bathroom, painted the outside awning and interior brick, then finally we hung floor to ceiling burlap drapes in the front three windows and added all the furniture and merchandise.

AFTER

What a major difference!

Now onto a few furniture makeovers. We've completed and painted over a hundred pieces of furniture this year.

Then we did a little summer backyard and patio makeover at our house.



I'm looking forward to what 2012 has in store for our business and my personal life. God sure has blessed me this year by putting special people in my life that are truly blessings and now great friends! We will be coming up on mine and Jacob's fifth wedding anniversary in June . . . where has the time gone!?  

In 2012 I hope to travel more, help others more, grow more spiritually, meet more inspiring people, begin to grow a family and my business, and grow closer to God and my family. I have so much to be thankful for!

What are your goals for the upcoming year?! I would love to hear them! Wishing you a Happy New Year.

I'm Linking to Southern Hospitality, Home Stories A to Z and Tatertots and Jello.



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