Beautiful Button Tree

I had to share this cute button tree made by Elsie at 

Kitsch and Curious - what a great way to reuse those

odd buttons that we collect in jars and drawers! I love 

how folks are always coming up with creative ways to 

use old salvaged materials and might even try my hand

at one of these (on my "to do one day" list!) What a great

way to display your pretty buttons!  

Button tree by Kitsch and Curious Elsie

I think this would be neat made with colored

buttons that match the seasons: 

One in autumn shades of orange, red and brown for fall.

One in white and clear buttons for winter.

One in light green with maybe some pale pink here

and there for springtime.

One with bright greens for summer.

What do you think?

The Upcycled Garden II

I really enjoyed writing The Upcycled Garden blog post I did last year so I thought I'd
do another one (or two) of them this year. Before you know it spring will be upon us
(hopefully sooner rather than later!) so why not get those gears turning and think about
what creative ways you can use and display unique items in your yard and garden
this summer? Take a look at this collection and let me know what you think!

Coffee cans + chain + paint = A unique hanging planter
Can garden via Against the wood grain

Upcycled garden hose door mat by Mark Kintzel

Mosaic wall with embedded teacups for succulents

Painted wash tub garden via Indulgy

Simple birdbath made from a grapevine wreath, terracotta saucer, and rope

Upcycled bottle hummingbird feeder by Dee Luxford via Etsy

Tub settee from CleverJunk via Junkmarketstyle 




Chicken wire chandelier DIY from fun.kyti.me

Upcycled water fountain photo via Heartland Gardens

Bicycle lawn mower from Treehugger

Planter made from an old doll by Franglias Designs

Make a ginger-bird house to feed the birds like this one from Backyard Farming

Old sink on sewing machine base is now a unique planter. From Cherry Hill Cottage

Planter made from an old wagon & sewing machine base from Second Hand Rose

Use broken clay pot pieces in your planters to deter digging pests by gardengateenotes

Vertically hung garden fence edging serves as a unique trellis

Birdhouse chandelier

Recycled tin can hanging planters from Poppytalk

Old screen door used as a garden gate 

Chicken coop car (It's a Yolkswagon) 

Bowling ball + 714 marbles = unique garden art

Outdoor chandelier made with electric insulators by Brian at Gadget Sponge

Old electric glass insulators on copper pipes =  unique garden art




Copper pipe windchimes by SarahMc

Flower art via Just Imagine

What do you think?

Vintage Red Painted Furniture

There's something about a splash of red that adds energy 
as well as old fashioned charm to a room. 

Take a look at some examples of red painted furniture
 and I bet you'll agree!

Red painted bed from Martha Stewart

Vintage red chairs

Red painted fence gate by Kelly Is Inspired

Kid's red cottage style tall dresser

Beautiful upcycled vintage upholstered chair by Shana Bowes via Etsy

Vintage red painted vanity on casters

Red painted iron bed from Sundance

Vintage handpainted red chest by MeredithMBrooks via Etsy

A red etagere makes for unique home decor

Farmhouse country cottage tallboy by Stiltskin Studios via Etsy

Vintage red barrel back capatins chairs by TheSouthernMermaid via Etsy

Upcycled Chevy tailgate bench

Red painted dining room chairs via Inspiring Interiors

Red upcycled repurposed nightstand by Gadget Sponge via Etsy

Red rose painted dresser by Daniscustomdesigns via Etsy

Red painted chairs by Adam Z via Furnishly

What do you think?

Greenhouses Made With Salvaged Windows

Think it's too early to thinking about and planning for spring? Never!

As a matter of fact, now is the perfect time to begin planning your yard and gardens, 
and for more reasons than one. First of all, it's wise to plan ahead and be prepared, 
but even more beneficial  (at least in my eyes) is the lift your spirits get when you
envision the warmer weather, the blooming flowers, and all the other things that
come along with springtime. 

What better way to recycle old windows than build them into a unique garden greenhouse

 or potting shed? Check out what some creative folks have crafted using reclaimed old 

windows and doors, and maybe you'll be inspired to create your own!

I love all the elements - and colors - of this pretty greenhouse

I love the arched windows and old doors used in this greenhouse by Dreyne

10 x 10' Greenhouse built by Linda J & her husband via Hometalk

Pretty garden shed greenhouse

Pretty purple greenhouse via Penick

Salvaged window greenhouse via Apartment Therapy (above and below)

Greenhouse made with recycled windows and doors

Window greenhouse by Angela Davis at Gardening In My Rubber Boots

Greenhouse instructions by Michael Taeuber via Instructables

Reclaimed window greenhouse (above and below) via BHG 

Simple greenhouse made from old windows. I love the red! 

Baby greenhouse by Design Dreams by Anne

Mini greenhouses by Linda at Bluegate

Window greenhouses by North Peace 

Create a tabletop mini greenhouse from old picture frames via Country Living

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