Bottle Opener?!

Here's a fun birdhouse mounted to a reclaimed post I drug home from Texas more than 5 years ago, an outdoor umbrella stand and a bunch of found treasures. I made this special for our friends of over 25 years - Daren and Lori - I of course I added a bottle opener to the side to make it a functional part of their party patio!

Today's Haul!

This here is the makings of some special creations just waiting to be thunked up! Thank you so much Matt for letting me pick through your years of found and saved treasures - I will do my best to do you proud! Thanks to Sandi too for okaying the "picking"!

Junked Up Boots!

These boots were made for Junkin'! Painted up and blinged out for Kelly and her new business Junkalicious - it's all about reclaiming and reselling great stuff!

Treasure Tree

This fun wall hanging is made from reclaimed rusty treasures and lots of recycled wood. Measures about 14" x 17" and will make a great Holiday decoration for years!

The Birds Are Digging It!

This fun birdhouse on a shovel would make a great present for the gardener in your life. It would look great mounted on a fence or leaned up against a tree in the woods. It's made from recycled fence wood, found metal treasures and has a little tin tray on the bottom to hold bird seed.

Shop Local Saturday November 30th

This is the third year for the Small Business Saturday and New2You in Port Orchard will be celebrating with drawings for store gift certificates and a large number of the almost 200 booths will have special discounts to help you get a start or finish up your holiday shopping. New2You has antiques, reclaimed and recycled items (Shabby Lab items included) and new gifts and accessories. It's a great way to find that special something and help the local community of vendors who live and shop in the area. Treats will be served! Come by Shabby Lab (Vendor 632) for a 20% discount. Hope to see you there!

See The Light!

This fun lamp was a great find at St. Vincent's - just needed a little paint and a shade which I picked up at Goodwill, took off the cover and tied on strips of tulle to make this perfect table lamp for a sweet little princess' room!

Little Blue Nightstand

I found this treasure at St. Vincent's in Port Orchard, WA last week and it was U-G-L-Y (You ain't got not alibi - you ugly!). New knobs and a fresh coat of paint (which of course has to be distressed because the wood is dented and dinged), and it would be adorable in a fun fresh bedroom!

Oh, The Places You'll Go Rocking Horse

This fun reclaimed rocking horse had been made by someone long ago and I painted it a pretty yellow and modge podged portions of the book by Dr. Suess "Oh, The Places You'll Go" all over. It's fun to ride and encouraging to read.

Barn Wood Frame

This little beauty is made special for Jennifer's artwork and is constructed from reclaimed 80 year old barn wood.

Four Post Puppy Palace

This fabulous four post doggy bed is made from an end table with some added legs, paint and a fluffy cushion with removable outer case. It measures 22" x 26", just right for that smaller sized pup!

Doggy Drool Station

You cannot be more prepared for those hot days with this amazing and oh so practical doggy water dish. It is the perfect height for medium to large dogs and small dogs can use it as their personal bubble bath. When the dogs have had their fill - it will also double as a bird bath! Made from reclaimed barn wood, and great sink from Alan and Janie and some metal roofing trim.

The Price I Pay For Some Good Wood!

This mirror is for Kris - all because she helped get the great barn wood in Bacoda. She had the mirror and I framed it using the wood we scavenged! I hope she likes it! Thanks again Kris, the wood is really making a difference in my new business!

Up For Auction!

The Tonka Truck Bed and Breakfast is going up for auction at the Harbor History Museum Rocks Dinner and Auction On September 21, 2013. I attended the auction last year and it is really a great event to support activities at the HHM in Gig Harbor. The good news....I have three more great Tonka trucks just waiting to be recreated!

Dumpload Of Bird Seed!

This fun bird feeder and birdhouse are made from reclaimed fence wood, an old lamp base and a great rusty Tonka truck. Stands about 3 and 1/2 feet high and is perfect for the back deck!

Looking Pretty

This sweet little 7" mirror is mounted on recycled pallet wood and ready to hang!

"Everyday A New Story Begins"

I found this fun little sign and mounted it on barn wood painted teal and gold. Ready to hang!

Get Yourself Organized

Need a place to hang your necklaces and scarves or your keys and dog leashes - this is it! The shelf and key hanger is made from reclaimed barn wood, a screw in hook from a pile of junk and an old rake head.

Table or Bench - You Decide!

This table can also pose as a bench because of the adjustable legs taken from an old school desk. The wood is reclaimed from an 80 year old barn out of Bacoda, WA., and the grates that make up the top are from an old recycled barbeque. Wouldn't this look great in your outdoor cooking area or even as your new coffee table?!

An Apple A Day!

Thank heaven for apple season - Baren is in heaven. He brings them in and holds them in his mouth for an hour...then eats the entire apple. This is why in the fall his name changes to Apple "B"!

Diggin' This Birdhouse!

Found a great old shovel and topped it with a red birdhouse with bird feeder below all made from reclaimed fence boards and found treasures!

Reflections Potting Bench

Keith and I tag teamed on this great potting bench today. It is made from reclaimed 80 year old barn wood from Bucoda, WA - thanks to Kris!