Tag Archives: Repurposing

What’s up?

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

So, how’ve you been? Staying well and safe, but busy? Busy is good. Since this pandemic started, everything has changed, but repurpose, recycle, and reuse are still good things. We wanted to change our kitchen eating area from a round … Continue reading →

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Denim

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Are jeans part of your wardrobe? They’re the majority of mine. I have work ones, some to wear around the house, better ones to go out and about in, and then I have some dress ones. They are comfortable, and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The Salvage Dawgs has been on the DIY TV Channel since 2012. The company, Black Dog Salvage, owned by Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp, is in Roanoke, Virginia. The day we visited, the license plate tags in the parking lot read … Continue reading →

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Quilting DIY

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It’s fall and except for a couple of days of severe deadheading, winterizing the Coleman and stacking wood pellets, the outside chores are about finished for the year. It’s time to move into my sewing room where a few weeks ago … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Green

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

As a Master Gardener, green is one of my favorite colors and being green, or environmentally responsible, is something I am proud to take seriously.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread
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DIY and Grandkids

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

What a fun combination – a DIY project and two grandkids. This spring we bought a table for $3 at the local Habitat for Humanity Restore that was perfect to put near our chicken coop. It was a nice solid metal table but … Continue reading →

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Gardening and Repurposing

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I love the word, repurposing. It sounds so much better than salvaging or being frugal. Repurposing a work bench into a potting table – it’s Yankee gardening at its best. After a dear friend passed away, his wife asked if … Continue reading →

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