Category: DIY

Easy nightstand makeover

Easy nightstand makeover {Heather's Handmade Life}

We’ve done a lot of nightstand makeovers over the years — this one, this one, and this one for starters — and this one’s been the fastest. Pop off hardware + paint — no messing around. Here’s what we started with: a simple pedestal… Continue Reading “Easy nightstand makeover”

Replace broken drawers with shelves

Replace broken drawers with shelves

Broken drawers? Missing drawers? Not a problem! We’ve all had a cheap dresser at some point, and we all know what that means: The broken drawers suck and they eventually fall apart. That was certainly the case with this one. Remember, a couple of… Continue Reading “Replace broken drawers with shelves”

Vintage desk makeover

Vintage desk makeover {Heather's Handmade Life}

Recently I learned that sometimes the first crafty instinct isn’t necessarily the best one. We have a sweet little vintage desk, which is part of a hand-me-down set of ’50s-era furniture we received when we moved into our house. It’s compact and classic, and… Continue Reading “Vintage desk makeover”

Thrift store lamp makeover

Thrift store lamp makeover {Heather's Handmade Life} Dated floral lamps are transformed into sparkly pink lamps with oversized white shades!

You guys know I love a good thrift store lamp. When I find a matching set, I will ALWAYS buy them so I can get my lamp makeover on. *waves hands in the air like I just don’t care* Usually, they don’t have shades,… Continue Reading “Thrift store lamp makeover”

Laminate furniture makeover

Laminate furniture makeover -- How to turn old laminate furniture into AMAZING pieces {Heather's Handmade Life}

I felt like I’d been duped. Could I really redo laminate furniture? I was pouty that despite being as heavy as promised, it wasn’t real wood.