My Misadventures in Upcycling and Repurposing
Spring is upon us and there’s no recourse. Most people (or rather, most people I know) love spring; viewing it as a time of renewal, when life unfurls from its huddled winter postures and grasps pleadingly at the emerging sun, refreshing rains and warmer temperatures. Flowers bloom and trees bud new leaves, ushering in a … Continue reading Memory Lane, Part 1
“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill Failure has long been a constant in my life. I could ponder on a multitude of theories that might explain why this is the case: I’m often impulsive and leap before looking, hoping to sort things out in the fall; … Continue reading Library Bureau Book Shelf
I’ve been coming to terms with the changing seasons and pondering a bit on the symbolism of cherry blossoms, the ephemeral nature of life and the essence of renewal, but I think all of that should wait until I’m ready to post about the project I am currently engaged in completing. In the meantime, I … Continue reading Mid-Century Side Table – The “Flock of Seagulls”
Without pithy musings or rambling prelude, this is the story of Brainy Smurf’s bookcase. Or rather, the seemingly Smurf-themed bit of shelvery that the gods of free things deemed fit to send my way. Perhaps it is my obsession with libraries that has subconsciously drawn me to my predilection for bookcases, but I simply cannot … Continue reading Brainy Smurf’s Bookcase
Today’s Quickie is brought to you by the letter C. C is for Cat. C is also for Crap. Cat and Crap are the reason for this post. One of the ineffable joys of tending indoor cats is the constant stream of waste they seem to produce from such a small amount of source material. … Continue reading Cat Toilet
In many ways, winter is my favorite season. Where I live now, much like the motherland of my youth, has a casually temperate winter, characterized by short, rainy days and only the occasional disruption of inclement weather. I find that the multitudinous ways in which winter suits me is an interesting reflection of who I … Continue reading Oil Furnace Stereo Console
Previously, on The Over/Under… The team pulled together and surmounted all of the obstacles presented by the project and could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sprinting towards it, they began to wonder if it was daylight, or the headlight of an oncoming train… And now, the climactic conclusion to The … Continue reading The Over/Under, Part 4
Last time on The Over/Under… The project continued while splinters and moisture threatened the sanity of the team. Meanwhile, an unknown obstacle lurked in waiting. Join us now for the compelling continuation of The Over/Under! For the sake of complete transparency, there is a Day 2.5 in here that didn’t receive its own update. It … Continue reading The Over/Under, Part 3
Previously on The Over/Under… A rescue project, culled from the Free Stuff ads on Craigslist, launched a rollercoaster ride of pain, hope, turmoil and finally acceptance, as our intrepid protagonist sought out society’s refuse in an attempt to gain a better understanding of himself. Or perhaps it was all a thinly-veiled ploy to covet and … Continue reading The Over/Under, Part 2
The idea of a personal legacy is a fascinating notion. As a consolation for our mortality, legacy provides a mollifying effect; lessening the fear of that inevitable moment when we cease to have direct impact on the world we seek so desperately to shape. It exists as an extension of the ego, driving our actions to leave behind … Continue reading The Over/Under, Part 1
