I have been sick for more than a week, so I wasn’t able to post a new project today. Craftynest will be back on schedule next Wednesday. My best to you all.
(I took this pic of Crater Lake last year.)

I got this mirror on Craigslist for a steal. But it was too multicolored for me. You can’t tell in this picture, but it was painted gold, then highlighted with magenta, splattered with black, smeared with a gray wash, and finally sprinkled with silver glitter. I kid you not. I think it’s quite fabulous painted [...]

I’ve seen many new tray tables on the market recently. They inspired me to make my own. Top row: Julian Chichester, Ralph Lauren Home, William-Wayne & Co. Middle row: Oly, Malin Westberg, CB2. Bottom row: Svenskt Tenn, Iron Accents, Target.

My neighbor gave me this rusty old plant stand, and I knew it could make [...]

I found these shutters at a salvage yard. I loved their shape, but couldn’t decide what to do with them. Then it occurred to me that shutters were the perfect way to cover a bulletin board (which can look messy). It hangs right inside my entry—a great place for a message center—and I close [...]