Is your wood patio furniture looking sad? Here are a few tips for refinishing wood patio furniture. I got this amazing beer garden table at Round Top a while back. It came from one of my favorite vendors and he told me it came from a Beer Garden in Germany. I love that! When I got it the think polyurethane finish on it was not in awesome shape. The blazing Texas heat did a number on that finish and crisped it up like a crinkly fry. I had a girlfriend over and as we sat at the table ... continue reading...
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DIY 4th of July Pillow
Make a Simple 4th of July Pillow for your Summer Holiday Decor! I love decorating for the 4th of July. I feel so blessed to call the USA home and celebrating it reminds me how truly fortunate we are to live under the protected freedom of our country. I made this 4th of July pillow a few years ago but I never did a tutorial on it, so now I am sharing so you can add it to your summer home decor. I love to call out the holiday "days" - 4th for 4th of July, 25 for Christmas, 14 for Valentine's. ... continue reading...
A Vacation Souvenir Idea You Will Cherish
Hopefully this summer you will have the chance to get away on some sort of vacation, no matter how big or small. I always like to get vacation souvenirs, but you know they can get pricey, they're unoriginal and many are useless! It's fun to buy knick knacks and kitschy t-shirts on your travels, but getting a vacation souvenir idea you will actually use, especially in decor, is like finding a rainbow unicorn. Over the years things we have accidentally found on vacation have been the souvenirs ... continue reading...
Creating a Small Creative Space in Your Home
Create a Small Creative Space in Your Home to Encourage Your Craft Time! If you are a fellow creative then you know you function better when you make time and room to create! It's a simple fact. That's why I decided to build out a small creative space in my home. I call it our Creation Station. Creativity is like a river that needs to flow and if it gets damned up the repercussions are rough. Lately, I have been feeling the new to draw and paint more. I used to a ton when I was a kid. I ... continue reading...
Cute Graphic T-shirts for Summer Outfit Ideas
Grab Yourself a Cute Graphic T-shirt for Summer! You may not know this but this little blog has a an online shop that goes with it. The Salvaged Living Mercantile is an extension of Salvaged Living Blog. You see, for me a faith filled home is an extension of a faith filled person. When I take care of myself and dress cute or surround myself with decor that makes me happy it lifts my spirit. That may seem a touch worldly, but I believe we are to live life full and that includes enjoying ... continue reading...
Easy DIY Centerpiece Idea
Make this easy DIY Centerpiece Idea to use year round in your decor and tablescapes! When you don't have the right thing for your bright and sunny tablescape - make it yourself! This easy DIY centerpiece idea literally took minutes to make and now I can't believe I didn't do it sooner! I can think of lits of ways I will use this unique candle holder once this table setting is long gone! You will need a few simple supplies to replicate this look, so here is a list for you to order ... continue reading...
How to Hang Pictures On Brick Wall
If you like to decorate your patio you may have wondered how to hang pictures on brick wall? Well there are a few ways, but I am sharing how I hang pictures on my brick! I have a crewelwork piece my mom made years and years ago that I love to hang on my patio. It was time to add it to our outdoor living space since I'm working on fixing up our backyard. For me, I'm not scared to add holes to the walls or drill into brick or sheetrock. It's kind of like being a half glass full kind of person. ... continue reading...
DIY Paper Sunflowers Mantel
These DIY paper sunflowers are quick, easy and budget friendly for your summer decor, especially to decorate your summer mantel with! I decided to make these on a whim. I love to make something with things I have on hand! You probably have all the supplies for these easy sunflowers around your house right now. I used a cardboard box for the sunflower centers and painted it with brown acrylic craft paint. (I love cardboard if you are new here! See how I used it here and another idea ... continue reading...
My New Machine Washable Kitchen Rug
Y'all I got a new rug for our kitchen. It's cute and sassy and it's machine washable. Let the hallelujah choir sing. In case you are new to the blog I have some traffic moving through my house. Traffic equals dirt and mess. I'm totally ok with the dirt, mess, spilled jelly, crumbs, cat puke and dog tinkles - they mean a home well loved and lived in. But is it to much to ask for an easier way to keep the rugs clean? I've searched high and low for a rug cleaner in our area to no avail. ... continue reading...
DIY Ribbon Storage Rack
I NEEDED this easy DIY ribbon storage rack in my craft room. Maybe you do too? I wouldn't say I'm a ribbon hoarder, I don't even use ribbon all that much in my decorating, but I really do LOVE to buy pretty ribbon! The problem is it started to take over small storage boxes and buckets and high dollar real estate in my craft room. You know what I mean. I didn't have any wall space for a ribbon rack on the wall, plus I wanted something a little more mobile and versatile so I made my own ribbon ... continue reading...
