As an avid DIYer I frequently have "epiphanies" upon spying old things in thrift stores or at estate sales and flea markets. I convince myself that I couldn't possibly live without the item in question (The patina! The price!) and it inevitably comes home with me, along with grand plans for some type of DIY makeover or upcycle project. I'll be the first to admit that not all projects are a success. I've had my fair share of fails. And currently I'm questioning my sanity as I embark upon a long-awaited DIY project that might just get the best of me.
