Farmhouse Vegetable Stand

It's that time again! This month,  The Fab Furniture Flippin’ ContestTM is sponsored by  The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co.TM.

Old Fashioned Milk Paint™ is environmentally friendly, non-toxic and produces an authentic colonial or shaker finish.  This paint is 100% green and all natural. It's a true casein-based milk paint with a lime binder. OFMP was the first paint in the U.S. to earn a USDA Bio-based certification meaning even the way it's manufactured is renewable and self-sustainable.

This month's theme is, "Farmhouse Fun" and it's the perfect match for something I needed to create! 

I found this blanket rack at a local flea market and was determined to flip it into a farmhouse vegetable stand for our kitchen. Especially now during the peak of garden season. Imagine a veggie stand... farm style in the kitchen. Crazy fun, isn't it? 

I started with removing the top rod and replacing it onto the bottom of the rack. Then, cleaning the blanket rack and giving it a coat of Milk Paint Extra-Bond for painting. Because I didn't sand to keep the stain and finish for distressing purposes, the milk paint adheres with the bonding agent.

Disclosure: The OFMP Company generously supplied products to each participant for this contest. I received two powdered pints of the ‪‎Old Fashioned Milk Paint, one container of Daddy Van's Wax, and bottle of  Extra-Bond.  Although this post is considered sponsored, all opinions are 100% my own.

After the Extra-Bond dried, I painted the rack with one coat of Snow White OFMP, followed by a coat of Oyster White OFMP. (tinted slightly with a bit of gray) 

When thoroughly dried, I distressed the rack and drew on farm images on each side panel. 

Finally, applied Daddy Van's Antique Brown Wax over the distressed areas and giving the stand an old "used around the farm" look. 

Then the fun part! Finished off the veggie and fruit stand with wire baskets! Added the yummy goods and done! 

Have an apple or grab those veggies to make dinner all Farmhouse style! It's a super space for storage. 

It's a fun and farmhouse style to keep produce without cluttering up the counters. Having this kind of storage is just kitchen satisfaction! Easy access for cooking and eating. I have another blanket rack. But that will be turned into a saddle rack. Repurposing and paint certainly makes needed things new and functional without breaking the budget. It's furniture flippin fun! 

So, back to the details of The Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest!

Our July 2016 Sponsor is 

with the theme "Farmhouse Fun".

The contest hosts are Evey at Evey's Creations and Stacy at Anastasia Vintage

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Best DIY Projects of 2015

2015 was my second year of blogging and it certainly was so much fun. I've learned an incredible amount of blogging information, gained two giant handfuls of wonderful friends, and remained passionate about creating.

As I join our host, Rhoda of Southern Hospitality and numerous others, we're sharing our best with you.  Closing out 2015 brings goals for the new year while we're reflecting on the past. 

It's clear that being diverse can have some advantages. I've considered and hesitated to change my blog from it's current style to something more popularly structured. But, it's simply not an option. Knowing I'd find myself steering back into my own direction, I'll just maintain what I do best. And that is... little bit of everything. "Jane of all trades; master of none." All of it, on a shoestring budget.

Strolling through 2015, it's evident my work variety broadly contrasts between furniture, crafts, and decorating while focused on whole lot of upcycling. Some of it was challenging but most of the balance was quite easy. That's what I wish to continue to do while entertaining my readers. When you can exhibit inexpensive and simple projects for anyone to try, it's quite rewarding.

These project highlights are based on a few handpicked favorites, a couple of blog features, and other reader favorites. Since you follow me, this may be a fun review. If you're visiting for the first time from Rhoda's link up, I'm happy to introduce you to:  

My little home and garden DIY place. 

This laminate dresser mirror was transformed into a large restaurant chalkboard. It's proof that laminate can be painted beautifully.

A trash to southwestern treasure chair started out rather creepy.

My son's toy guitar grew up with him... Americana style. Using music sheets with burned edges, decoupage, and paint; it's more of a "tween" theme now.

Recycled cans, belts, and a cutting board became a handy tool caddy. 

 

A sweater, suede jacket, and a furry vest were reused as pillow covers.

A thrift shop lazy susan was upcycled with paper napkins.

This curbed for trash chair ended up winning the November Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest! That was very exciting!

An antique cabinet was rescued from the side of the road and weather.

Here's another plain thrift shop find that gained a new personality. This piano bench became very colorful.

A broken chair I named "Florence" also came from the side of the road.

It was fun faking a fake antique chair.

Recycled tuna cans became handy as an "upholstered chair" pin cushion.

This rag ruffle pillow cover was easy to make. 

From thrift shop vintage to a touch of red... I gained a garden chair. 

These projects were exciting transformations. Most of which... were trash. It shows that renewing old and discarded items is a good possibility. 

Whether you're just visiting or still following along with me, I thank you so much for your support. I love hearing about your projects and any input you have to share. I'm looking forward to 2016, with hopes of good health, lots of friendly exchanges and more successful creating!  

Wishing you the very best during the New Year! ~ Robin