It’s the tenth of the month, which means I’m joining my friends for Ten on the Tenth to share seasonal projects. This month we’re sharing fall ideas, and I focused on the humble pumpkin. I created three distinct fall vignettes to style a bookcase—simple, budget-friendly looks you can recreate with items you likely already own. … Read more

What is this post about? Aside from photography, it’s about repurposing and upcycling. Today I have a simple and satisfying project: turning leftover coffee beans into a fragrant tealight centerpiece. I’m writing this while visiting my sons in New York, and part of my visit turned into a little tidying spree. While cleaning a cupboard … Read more

This is the story of four discarded table legs rescued from the roadside and transformed into a charming DIY pallet table. They were dirty, cracked in places and even beginning to rot, but their graceful curves and weathered character caught my husband’s eye. Bringing them home launched a creative project that involved sanding, improvisation, and … Read more

Disclosure: I received product compensation for this post. All opinions are my own—I only use and recommend products I truly like. Mirror Makeover with Old Fashioned Milk Paint Today I have a special announcement: I was chosen to be a Brand Blogger for the Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company. To celebrate, I tackled a quick … Read more

Have you ever felt that a piece of furniture can become a member of the family? Last year I shared a story about another dresser, and this season I’m tackling a much more neglected piece. This battered Ikea pine dresser has traveled across the Atlantic like the other one and spent most of its life … Read more

DIY Father’s Day Photo Display Made from a Repurposed Barbecue Grill Father’s Day is coming up, and instead of another tie or mug, consider a thoughtful, handmade gift: a personalized photo display made from repurposed grill parts. This easy DIY turns two round metal grill racks into a rustic wall display that showcases family photos … Read more

Create a compact, stylish DIY coffee bar using an upcycled glass tray. This small coffee station keeps everything within reach, looks great on a counter, and takes up very little space—perfect for busy mornings. I’m a coffee lover and used to keep all my supplies tucked away in cabinets. Mornings are hectic, and hunting for … Read more

Pretty and Practical Bookcases the Easy Way For the past few weeks I’ve been working on my small apartment project and I’ll be continuing with more updates. This post shares the real, everyday look of the bookcases after styling and organizing them. Earlier I showed how I painted the bookcases with milk paint; those photos … Read more

How I Made Over an Old Wooden Bed Frame This was an old bed frame that had been sitting in my basement for a while. It’s slightly larger than a twin but a bit smaller than a full—just a nice, usable size. The original finish had that heavy orange-toned varnish that makes a piece look … Read more

I live in a small town in Southern Greece. Our farm sits just outside town on a broad plain between the Corinthian Bay and the nearby mountains. Lately there has been a flurry of activity around the farm: a new railroad is being built and a station is rising close by. One day I climbed … Read more