MY KITCHEN CABINETS TODAY

 

 

 

My kitchen cabinets started as dark dirty brown mdf, very typical for a seventies mobile home.

 

 

To update and lighten the kitchen I added an inexpensive trim to the face of each door and painted them.

They were painted in a cream color semi gloss latex paint, followed by a dry brushing of a darker cream latex on the trimmed area. The handles were changed to dark wood knobs and the hinges were

 painted with an oil rubbed bronze spray. I did these cabinets years ago and Im still very happy with the look.

 

 

 

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OH MY BACK bedside cupboards

 

 

My back is a large part of why I finally chose to stay home and work.

I did love my *real* job but I was coming home daily in so much pain it wasnt worth while anymore.

 

 

 

The other day as I began working on these bedside cabinets I bent over to pick something up.

Back issues are quite normal for me as I have been dealing with them for a

large part of my life and I am weakest holding things in front of me.

As I started to stand up I gave a little cough and a shooting pain ripped across my back. 

 

Needless to say I continued to work on these precious little guys,

but George was home standing over me making sure I took it easy.

 

 

We found them on our recent Thrift Shop Hop which turned into

a true Garage Sale Grind as we treated one lucky lady to a day filled with fabulous yard sales.

 

 

I painted them in old white, added new legs, and glass hardware.

 

The interior cabinets have been lined,

 

along with the drawers.

 

 

 

And here are a couple of the new treasures that can be found at

firstfinds etsy shop

 

 

 

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My Woodworking Shop Tour

I figured I would do a little shop tour video for everyone! I know I enjoy seeing other peoples shops to get ideas and learn what works for them so that maybe I can make my workspace a little better. I know I really ejoy showing my small woodworking shop to any guests we may have over, I love explaining what each tool does and how and why I built my different jigs, storage systems, and shop furniture things. Maybe my video gave you some inspiration or an idea of a way you can improve your small shop. If anyone has any questions please feel free to let me know and I will be happy to answer them!

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THE SECRET TO MY HOME TOUR

 

 

Today I am happy to share a home tour update with you.

I finally found the right piece for the wall that helps define a line between the bedroom

area and the sitting area. For those not familiar with the space,

the main living space is set up like a bachelor suite, kitchen, living, sleeping all in one open area.

 

The full HOME TOUR can be seen here with a big secret at the end, be sure to read all the way to the bottom.

 

I found this reclaimed window cabinet on the roadside ... 

Maybe if everyone chanted quietly "Curbside Treasure!" at the same time your neighbors will put something great out for you to find too ... It was just a thought.

 

One pane of glass is missing and its really crooked but I adore it, and you see how well it

works over the printer trunk.

 

BEFORE                     AFTER

 

 

For those who missed out on a cool way to hide your printers here it is again ...

 

THE PRINTER TRUNK

 

 

 

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Drawer Storage Unit in my Woodworking Shop

I had one of my Youtube subscribers request that I do a video on my drawer storage unit that he spotted in one of my other videos. I was happy to do the video for him and it turned out well and gave me an idea or two for future videos!
This thing is great for storage and I like the small, shallow drawers the best because it seems like its the small stuff that gets layed down everywhere in the shop where you cant find them when you need it. Well, the small drawers give you a place to put this suff.