If you're a rustic, whimsical aesthetics fan, you won't want to miss this update on my charming wood pathway. Initially built in 2019, the path has found a new home by the Little Free Library. With the mulch area shrinking, this was the perfect opportunity to give the pathway a new lease on life. Despite some wear and tear, the character and charm of the path have only grown over the years. If you're curious how it fits in with the rest of the property, you will want to see this post!
Do you know that feeling when the thrift store gods smile down on you? That's exactly what happened when I stumbled upon this adorable washstand. And the best part? It's car-friendly!
Let's rewind a bit. I've had my share of thrift store heartbreaks—those moments when you find the perfect piece, but it's just too big to fit in the car. Ugh, right? But not this time!
So, there I was, waiting for another customer to decide. She was in front of the washstand, contemplating, maybe even having a mental flowchart moment (we've all been there). Finally, she walks away. My turn!
One look at the rustic back of this piece, and I knew it was coming home with me. Sure, it had its quirks—a crack here, a missing knob there—but that makes it special.
Time for a makeover! I was vibing with a sunny yellow, so I chose "Cork Board" by Dutch Boy. First, I tackled the drawers and the door. A little sanding, a little distressing, and voila! Rustic chic achieved.
Now, let's talk top coat—or the lack thereof. I skipped it! Why? Because I used outdoor paint, and that stuff's built to last.
The finishing touch? Some hardware I had lying around. A quick spray paint session later, and those knobs were looking fab in black.
Y'all, I'm smitten. This might be my favorite furniture flip yet!
Feeling inspired? I'd love to see your own furniture transformations! Please share them with me using the hashtag #OnTheCreek, and let's spread the creative vibes together!🌿💕
My husband, James, & I added a brand new mulch area to the side of our home this spring (you can read all about that here). We made sure to make the new area a little bit bigger to accommodate a pathway.
Then, like most things at our home, the area sat empty for a couple months while deliberations were happening!
I wanted to use wood from pallets to create the pathway. I've seen so many cute ideas on Pinterest & I wanted to recreate them for our pathway. Also it would be practically free because we already have several pallets laying around.
But...here's the thing:
James hates repurposing stuff, especially wood. He worked in the construction/carpentry field for many years & has an extreme hatred for reusing old materials. He would much rather use things that aren't all twisted & beat up with nail holes everywhere, which is totally understandable. New materials are easier to work with.
Welcome to On the Creek: a digital scrapbook of grief, growth, glue guns, and girlhood unhinged.
I’m Tiff, a widowed weirdo turned emotionally feral homemaker. Around here, we mix healing with home projects, delulu with DIY, and grief with gut-laughs. It’s part homestead therapy, part thrifting haul, part soul purge.
This blog is where I turn chaos into cozy corners, trauma into thrift flips, and everyday life into something worth pinning (or crying about in your journal).
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