Crochet Hedgehog Pillow

The very first pattern I ever bought for Crochet was this Hedgehog Pillow pattern from oneandtwocompany

Well, After almost a year I have finally made the pillow from the pattern.

took me long enough, eh?

DIY Cushion Lid Soda Crate Magazine Holder

For Christmas this last year my mom gave me my gifts in this really rad old 7up soda crate

I knew with that much character I couldn't just let it go to waste holding some junk in the shed

So, after much Googling, Pinteresting and deliberation I decided on an awesome use for it!

We have had this hideously ugly magazine holder in our bathroom for years

I got it for free like so many other things we have in our house that I absolutely hate now.

And I have been in super purging mode lately.

So I needed a replacement before I could ditch it.

Upcycled Thrift Store Desk

Tristan, our 8 year old, has been needing a desk for a good while

So, I have been keeping my eyes peeled (what a gross figure of speech, btw!)

for a cool one in the thriftosphere.

 (yep, just coined that... you're welcome)

Furniture Revamp Challenge -- Part 4 (Complete)

The time has come for (((drumrollplease))) the 

FINAL REVEAL!

I had so much fun fixing up this furniture!  I can't even tell you how rewarding this was!  free furniture, plus a crafty project!  what could be better than that?!

Furniture Revamp Challenge -- Part 3 (Progress)

Ok, So, here we go.  I've got my furniture unwrapped and in the house, I had to investigate all the pieces and get them cleaned up.  There was some grime and gunk, but hardly any scratches, or real damage.  I got so lucky with this furniture!  

It's time to get to work!  

Looking hideous as ever, so let's begin...

Furniture Revamp Challenge -- Part 2 (Colors & Prep)

So, when I found out I was getting new furniture (new to me anyway).  I did what any other person would... I went to trusty ol' Pinterest and started looking up design ideas. 

 I first went searching for color pallets that I liked, and I found this.

via pride of place interior design

I love love love beachy colors! 

they are so fresh and clean and relaxing...

Furniture Revamp Challenge -- Part 1

In The Beginning There was Ugly Furniture...

My dad and my step mom were cleaning out her father's house (his name was Moz) and trying to empty all that they could so they could sell it and sent me a few pictures of this old Broyhill bedroom set.  The color and design were HIDEOUS but the quality and the lines were quite nice and looked like they would go well with the ideas I had in mind!  

Here are some before pics that my step mom (Linda) texted me: