Fleur-de-lis is translated from French as ‘flower of the lily,’ though widely thought to be a stylized version of the species Iris pseudacorus. The fleur-de-lis can be both decorative and symbolic. Though different cultures have...
I acquired two pine end tables and a coffee table when a couple of our friends decided to move in together. By combining the furniture of two houses into one, they no longer had...
The chairs are done! The chairs are done! And I can’t stop staring at them. I am completely in love: If you don’t know the story behind these chairs, please check out my previous...
My mistakes don’t usually turn into breakthroughs but this time I was lucky! I’m absolutely loving the transformation to a thrift store well-in-tree silver plated tray I bought for $2. I was dying to...
When we renovated our master bathroom, we removed a large storage closet to make more space for our double vanity. While happy with that decision, I do miss the storage options provided by shelves...
This DIY shutter project is easy to complete and makes a great housewarming gift. I purchased a pair of shutters from a demolition store for $30. Truthfully, a bit more than I wanted to...
The gentleman who owned our house before my husband and I left this desk (i.e., escritoire. I love that word. With its French origin, it playfully rolls off the tongue) out on the curb...
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I’m experiencing a deadline crunch. While my company is open on Black Friday, most companies are closed and if they aren’t, it’s a popular vacation day. Translation?...
On summer Saturdays, I meet my running group at 9 am in the center of my seaside town. These runs are my favorite because during our 6-7 mile treks, we get a quick peek...
Hi there. I'm Rebecca, a freelance writer by trade who relies on other creative outlets to restore my mind and fuel my work. Restoring old furniture and finding new purposes for everyday items requires a methodical process that allows me to refocus my story ideas. I restore to restore, it's as simple as that.