FSBO Jane

It’s February, and for us in the Midwest, we’ve forgotten what the sun looks like and what the heat feels like. Instead of letting this weather get you down, let’s start something new. Let’s make this makeover madness month!

I got the idea from tipjunkie.com, which created Makeover Monday. People are supposed to redesign a piece of old furniture or clothing, and then send in a photo of their finished product. It’s inspiring to see! Not only is it eco-friendly, because it’s reusing old items in a new way, but it’s creative, imaginative, fun, and it makes your house that much more cheery and exciting! This month, I dare you to reinvent an old piece of furniture.

Ideas:

Paint an old chair or a new, cheap chair with a fresh design. Purchase the paint, use stencils or your own free hand, use a paint pen for finer details, and display your newly designed chair! For specific instructions and photos, click here.

Find a slab of wood lying around, or purchase one from a hobby or hardware store. Then, attach brassy door handles or knobs to the wood. Next, hang the slab of wood on the wall and you now have a visually appealing jewelry organizer! For specific instructions and photos, click here.

Lots more ideas are available at tipjunkie.com for creative minds just getting started. After you read and try some of those ideas, invent brand-new makeovers of your own! Then, send me pictures of your creations. We’ll make this a February to remember!