When my husband and I were starting out, we were young and impoverished students. Our first sofa was found, free, from the want ads. My mo...

I was looking for an inexpensive way to store pens and markers the other day, but wasn't ready to invest in an expensive storage syste...

A few weeks ago, I shared how to upcycle leftover occasion specific note cards into beautiful all-occasion cards . This week, I'm shari...

I love Craigslist. Especially the free stuff. I am forever amazed at what you can get, simply by going to get it! I've seen go...

Recently, I was shopping for a little boy doll for my granddaughter, and had a difficult time finding one. There just aren't too many t...

This post originally appeared on House Revivals in October of 2013. In a couple of days I'm heading back to the  beach house  -- hop...

This post first appeared on House Revivals in January of 2014. I think I will never get tired of dusty old trunks and chests. They all h...

My husband has several banks of old gym lockers in our garage.   He bought them at a building supply salvage yard a few years ago to use f...

This article first appeared on House Revivals in January of 2014. Confession: I have a secret life. Sometimes I just cruise around...

Do you live near a Dollar Tree?  I try to visit one every few weeks or so. I go to Dollar Tree to stock up on certain guest supplies for th...

Do you ever feel like your stash of supplies is getting out of control?  Finding that balance between having a "palette" to work ...

Wow, it's hard to believe we're bringing 2014 to a close!  Here are a few of the most popular decor and craft posts from House Revi...

Recently, my son pulled up roots and moved half-way across the country, carrying with him only what would fit in his pick-up and a small tr...

Have you ever looked a piece of mixed-media art, or an art journal, and wondered how on earth the artist thought to use the materials they ...