This summer I was thrilled to find a pair of matching wing back chairs at a local flea market.  I liked them particularly because they were narrower than most wing backs.   Since I planned  to use them in my dining area,  I thought their […]

Here’s more information on how to upcycle a vintage wool blanket in case you wanted to try to sew one for yourself. I should probably pause here and give you a definition for the word “upcycle” since Debra and I use this word quite frequently […]

Elizabeth and I get a lot of satisfaction out of finding new uses for everyday items.  Recently, while thrifting, I purchased a wooden pedestal bowl that was filled with plastic fruit.  I was  about to leave the fruit behind when a friendly shopper said “Oh […]

Hello there!  Debra and I are two moms who love to take care of our family and friends by creating nurturing homes.  We’re also very thrifty (or cheap) so whenever we can, we love to upcycle and use what we already have in new ways. […]