February 2016 | Vintage, Paint and more...

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tribal Inspired Ripple Design Crochet Afghan

Hi there friends,
I have been sitting by the fire crocheting up a storm these past few chilly months - yes, it has been chilly at the beach. I have completed one afghan and nearly completed a second one.  The one I am showing you today is for my oldest son and is crocheted in an old fashioned Ripple Design using the tribal inspired colors that he loves.
  
Crochet afghan done in a ripple pattern with tribal inspired colors

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Rustic Potting Bench Makes a Vintage Industrial Table

Good morning friends.
I love a bargain as I am sure most of you all do also. Last week "T" found a little rustic table and thought I would like it so he brought it home to see if I could find a place for it. Can I say I didn't just like it - I Loved It. And I think you will too ...

a vintage potting bench used as side table

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Organizing with a French Hamper

Hi everyone.  
Are you all still trying to get your first of the year organization done like I am?  I have to say I am still on my quest to get a few things organized around here.  I have to admit I have not made a huge difference as I have been a bit under the weather.  I have a small project I put together to organize my out of control yarn supply  - a cute little French Hamper that I think you will enjoy.  I am also joining with the ladies of A Dose of DIY today.  This month's theme is, of course, organization. Just in time for me to get this little hamper off my to do list and into a functional state.


I found this rather drab old hamper at Good Will and picked it up thinking I could use it in some way.

using an old hamper to organize yarn

Not too pretty - woven raffia or reeds of some sort and dull.  It was quite dirty and needed a good cleaning also. So I set to work on cleaning it before I did any kind of rehab to it.