How to Make A Simple 3 Ring Wooden Binder

Don’t you just sometimes want something to look good even if it doesn’t function any better or differently than what you already use? I have a perfectly fine yet perfectly boring and clunky typical store bought plastic 1 inch binder. What drives me crazy is the fact that I can’t bend the front cover all the way back. So, it lays on my tiny little desk top surface all sprawled out basically double the size of an 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of paper. I have this idea that maybe, just maybe, if I make something that’s little more “me” that’ll it’ll force me to get stuff done. Is that a silly way of thinking or what? Continue reading “How to Make A Simple 3 Ring Wooden Binder”

Adding a Piece of Wood to a Metal Hanging Wall Organizer

I think my new obsession is mixing metal with wood. I’m not sure if it’s really new, but, I’m just now realizing it’s what I like. This hanging mail organizer is made of metal so what better way to make it over, outside of just using spray paint, then to add a piece of wood to it? Continue reading “Adding a Piece of Wood to a Metal Hanging Wall Organizer”

Vintage Cosco Step Stool gets a Modern Farmhouse Styled Makeover

I found this old vintage Cosco stool at an estate sale and gave them a whopping 3 bucks for it. I actually tried to sell it at one point but, I guess no one was in the market for a beat up, horribly painted, dull stool. Lucky for me I kept it because I cannot be happier with this step stool makeover! Continue reading “Vintage Cosco Step Stool gets a Modern Farmhouse Styled Makeover”

Small Wooden Box Makeover with a Retro Design

This small 2 drawer wooden box has been in my garage for too long. I brought it out one day and did indeed knock it out. Sure, it took me a few days because I have other responsibilities to attend to but, I made sure I always went right back to it because I wanted it done. Nothing is worse than having a half completed project waiting for you to return to it. At least for me. Unfortunately I have plenty of half finished projects to attend to. Continue reading “Small Wooden Box Makeover with a Retro Design”