Melanie Alexander

It was nearing that time in life.  In just a few years, my grandparents would move out of their own home and into an assisted living facility.  To prepare for …

Maybe the 14 month mark is when a DIY renovation project starts to feel a little ridiculous . . . Remember my kitchen makeover project that I have been working …

It’s been a few years now since the popularity of Mid Century Modern furniture pieces began to grow.  I think the trend is probably now here to stay, at least …

This February marks 4 years since I started Lost & Found.     The anniversary is easy to remember, because I moved into my booth space at Antique Company Mall …

I have a fun little project to share with you all today! Remember all that old wood I dug out from this giant pile?     Well, I’ve gotten to work …

I spent a good part of this past weekend at a women’s gathering hosted by my church. In the flurry of various speakers, discussion questions, and breakout sessions, there was …

Let me start out this post by saying very clearly that I am not a great artist. You may think that only someone with great artistic skills could ever hand-paint. …

I love old things.  I am more comfortable in a dilapidated, run-down neighborhood than I am surrounded by clean, fresh, modern buildings.  I feel at home when I am in an old …

A few weeks ago at one of my favorite local flea markets, I ran into a frequent Fusion Mineral Paint customer of mine.  My customer and her husband are actually …

What are your thoughts when you see this little dresser?  Does it look dated to you?  Or do you think it shouts “farmhouse style!” Would you notice this dresser in …