Nik, I never tire of watching you create "real" stuff out of nonstuff! Isn't it great to be able to blur the craft lines and just plain create!? Well done!
That. Looks. AMAZING!!! The texture on the paintings, the transformation of the clock and Poe. Never mind that it's a flipping fireplace, too! Seriously. You've outdone yourself.
you're amazing - there is nothing else to say lol - the entire video was wonderful to watch - and the beginning with those gorgeous cats - oh my goodness - we rescued 4 kittens and they will be 5 months old in 2 weeks - they are such a blessing - but Nik everything you did is just wonderful - thank you xx
WOW!!! Unbelievable stunning and breathtaking!!!! and of course A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Can't believe what you did to Poe!!! He looks so heavy and the real thing. Love the fireplace and thanks for the idea of how to decorate my mantel!! What an inspiring video, I wanted to watch more!!!
Oh, Nik! Your previous commenters have used all the words! Couldn't agree more with every one. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cats. Would love to see more of them. Fran
HOLY COZY CORNER BATMAN!! This is AWESOME Nik!!! Your talent is boundless! Funny story...my adult son saw an electronic fireplace I had in a new apartment. I said, "It looks pretty real, doesn't it?" He said "Yeah! If you've never seen a real fire." Now I think of that every time I see an electronic fireplace. 😄 I love that yours even has the sound effects! Absolutely LOVE the decor pieces!! Seriously Nik, you're so talented!! Congrats on a job well done!
Oh Wow, Nik! I LOVE this! The Poe bust is looking 100 times better, I love the moth, and I especially love the nest cloche! You're so talented! Hugs from Belgium!
Nik: I’m most impressed with your crafting ability. As a professional designer, I’ve seen a lot of things and I can tell you,- your’s was an amazing job you did. Really some great ideas. Carol from California
And the Booksmith strikes again! Knocked it out the park on every piece Nik. I enjoyed the transformations immensely. I love seeing something old, discarded, or otherwise tossed, turned into something amazing and useful! Thanks for sharing! What's next? Can't wait! Take care. xx
Your attention to detail never ever ceases to amaze me. Great work young lady. I am in total awe of your creativity. I am always mesmerized watching these videos come to life. I pray that you are doing well young lady ❤️. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas
WHOAH! I AM BLOWN AWAY! How damned extraordinary is that! BRAVO, my friend! How awesome it must be to have that in your craft room! I totally dig it! TFS! Lil hugs xo
I love the entire series of projects. They look awesome. You have definitely made a wonderful statement corner and warmed up you workspace. As for living and learning and relearning, well…..I got you on that one ! I sooooo resemble that scenario.
I would never have imagined it to be possible to thrift and decorate the way you have... The Edgar Allan Poe bust statue... So simple and yet something that never struck me! For the painting - I've recently moved to getting printed canvases or even trying to print on canvas sheets attached to thick paper in my inkjet printer. You could explore that for a future project :)
I knew you were a freaking genius but wow. I've learned so much from you on my book binding journey and then here you are turning this masterpiece out. Love it, 10/10, Poe bust = chef's kiss. Death moth box ❤
Absolutely fabulous darling! I love that Halloween decor is just home decor! The bronzing of Mr.Poe 🖤! I was on the fence about getting him this year, because I really didn't like the paint job, never thought to repaint 🤦 I guess its one of those live and learn things I have no problem repainting a thrifted item don't know why I never thought to repaint something new. As always, everything looks wonderful and I'm totally going to try some these ideas out! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Very fun. I too made a fireplace out of a bookcase with recycled stuff. Mine is free standing so I can take it where I move. My rock salt lamp is the flame and I have a copper plate to reflect light. Enjoyed your projects!
Why does this not surprise me?? 😄A salt lamp is genius! And doubles as a great nightlight, too, I bet. This one is free-standing, as well. But, its kinda heavy and would take 2 people to move it. Good to "see" ya!
Hi Nik, you are amazing, but I have to say I love the portrait of that lady so beautiful. I really love how all of it came together. We have to have a vision for sure.
Thank you so much for uploading this! That fireplace is so beautiful and I never would have thought to build one with a heater insert. Amazing! Thank you for inspiring me
WOW! Love love love this!!! And yeah - lupus brain fog makes me forget a lot of things and have to constantly relearn if it isn’t something I do often.
You are so inspiring Nik. I don't have an electric fireplace, but thought a tv screen playing a burning fire might work under my faux mantle. Maybe I'll finish by Christmas. Thanks Nik 🌻
WOW!...you are amazing!...so much talent...love the way the fireplace insert turned out...way to go!!!the pictures ...bust and cloche turned out wonderful...as well...keep up the great works...I love watching you work your way through a project...wonderful ideas...
Absolutely fantastic video. I loved all of the projects and picked up some ideas to use in my life. Fascinating to watch you transform thrift shop finds into wonderful works of art.
You have got to be kidding me!!! You are insanely talented and this was just amazing to watch. It's all so incredible!!
Nik, I never tire of watching you create "real" stuff out of nonstuff! Isn't it great to be able to blur the craft lines and just plain create!?
Well done!
WOW!!! I’m speechless at what you’ve done with mostly thrifted finds! Absolutely amazing. 🤩
That. Looks. AMAZING!!! The texture on the paintings, the transformation of the clock and Poe. Never mind that it's a flipping fireplace, too! Seriously. You've outdone yourself.
Some people have talent. I mean, REAL TALENT. You're one of them!! Its beautiful
That is very kind, thank you! 😊
I admire you so much for having a vision and following through on it...however long it takes.
Extraordinary. I love everything you do, so I’m not *surprised* this grouping came together so amazingly. Absolutely stunning. 💚
you're amazing - there is nothing else to say lol - the entire video was wonderful to watch - and the beginning with those gorgeous cats - oh my goodness - we rescued 4 kittens and they will be 5 months old in 2 weeks - they are such a blessing - but Nik everything you did is just wonderful - thank you xx
WOW! Just WOW! There is simply no end to your talents! Such a pleasure to watch you create, Nik! 😍🙌👏
Wow! You need a show on HGTV. So impressive and wonderful and cozy.
Looks so amazing! A life size version of one of your miniatures!
How gorgeous!!! I miss doing things like that. Look like you were on a mission and I love it!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
That color green is my absolute favorite shade.
What a unique idea Nik!
OH MY STARS..... WHAT DID I JUST SEE.....❤❤❤❤❤❤ YOU ARE SO AMAZINGLY TALENTED ❤❤❤❤❤
WOW!!! Unbelievable stunning and breathtaking!!!! and of course A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Can't believe what you did to Poe!!! He looks so heavy and the real thing. Love the fireplace and thanks for the idea of how to decorate my mantel!! What an inspiring video, I wanted to watch more!!!
Oh, Nik! Your previous commenters have used all the words! Couldn't agree more with every one. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cats. Would love to see more of them. Fran
Your talent and creativity never ceases to amaze me
Wow, that fireplace has turned out fantastic. What a great idea, and as always the execution is perfect. The styling is on point. Bravo, Nik!
HOLY COZY CORNER BATMAN!! This is AWESOME Nik!!! Your talent is boundless!
Funny story...my adult son saw an electronic fireplace I had in a new apartment. I said, "It looks pretty real, doesn't it?" He said "Yeah! If you've never seen a real fire." Now I think of that every time I see an electronic fireplace. 😄 I love that yours even has the sound effects! Absolutely LOVE the decor pieces!! Seriously Nik, you're so talented!! Congrats on a job well done!
Oh Wow, Nik! I LOVE this! The Poe bust is looking 100 times better, I love the moth, and I especially love the nest cloche! You're so talented! Hugs from Belgium!
You are SO handy! Your new fireplace mantle is gorgeous!
I seriously wish I had even half the talent you have!!!
Nik: I’m most impressed with your crafting ability. As a professional designer, I’ve seen a lot of things and I can tell you,- your’s was an amazing job you did. Really some great ideas. Carol from California
Oh my goodness! What a talent you are. Love this creation!!!
Absolutely beautiful! I'll watch anything you make!
Such fun watching you create beautiful things
And the Booksmith strikes again! Knocked it out the park on every piece Nik. I enjoyed the transformations immensely. I love seeing something old, discarded, or otherwise tossed, turned into something amazing and useful! Thanks for sharing! What's next? Can't wait! Take care. xx
Of course! You did a phenomenal job on all of it!! That corner looks like a little picture from a home decorating book. Gorgeous! Hugs 🤗❤️
Nik everything you touch becomes beautiful. Thank you for sharing❤️
Your attention to detail never ever ceases to amaze me. Great work young lady. I am in total awe of your creativity. I am always mesmerized watching these videos come to life. I pray that you are doing well young lady ❤️. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas
One word ! WOW ! ❤
WHOAH! I AM BLOWN AWAY! How damned extraordinary is that! BRAVO, my friend! How awesome it must be to have that in your craft room! I totally dig it! TFS! Lil hugs xo
Thank you, Rhonda! 🤗
I love the entire series of projects. They look awesome. You have definitely made a wonderful statement corner and warmed up you workspace. As for living and learning and relearning, well…..I got you on that one ! I sooooo resemble that scenario.
You are so incredible! There's no words for the depths of your creativity!
I would never have imagined it to be possible to thrift and decorate the way you have... The Edgar Allan Poe bust statue... So simple and yet something that never struck me! For the painting - I've recently moved to getting printed canvases or even trying to print on canvas sheets attached to thick paper in my inkjet printer. You could explore that for a future project :)
Thanks so much! I saw the statue idea on Pinterest, figured it would be cheaper than shopping for a real bronze statue! Lol
You never fail to astound and delight.
I found it so fascinating watching how you approached changing those old frames and art ❤
I knew you were a freaking genius but wow. I've learned so much from you on my book binding journey and then here you are turning this masterpiece out. Love it, 10/10, Poe bust = chef's kiss. Death moth box ❤
Wow! Just in awe. You are very talented.
Girl you are the bomb diggity! Your imagination astounds me! Super cool .. thanks for sharing!
Wowza! What a great tableau! So many great components, Nik. Loving this.
Absolutely fabulous darling! I love that Halloween decor is just home decor! The bronzing of Mr.Poe 🖤! I was on the fence about getting him this year, because I really didn't like the paint job, never thought to repaint 🤦 I guess its one of those live and learn things I have no problem repainting a thrifted item don't know why I never thought to repaint something new. As always, everything looks wonderful and I'm totally going to try some these ideas out! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
That’s it guurrlll!!! You go ahead and gild that lily. It looks amazing 🤩
Fabulous! I watched, lived and learned. I hope I don’t forget much, though I often forget to remember. 🤪
Very fun. I too made a fireplace out of a bookcase with recycled stuff. Mine is free standing so I can take it where I move. My rock salt lamp is the flame and I have a copper plate to reflect light. Enjoyed your projects!
Why does this not surprise me?? 😄A salt lamp is genius! And doubles as a great nightlight, too, I bet. This one is free-standing, as well. But, its kinda heavy and would take 2 people to move it. Good to "see" ya!
Just WOW! I’m dazzled!
Wow, that was amazing, thank you for sharing your talent with us.👍❤️
Hi Nik, you are amazing, but I have to say I love the portrait of that lady so beautiful. I really love how all of it came together. We have to have a vision for sure.
Love this. Would be great to see more projects like this.❤
How very gifted you are. Such a wonderful video to watch. Love the finnished work 👍💯🇦🇺🦘
I love your new fireplace! ❤
I have a project similar ongoing! Can't wait to get mine finished now! (Fireplace surround and mantle)
Amazing transformations! Thanks for taking us along!
My word, how ingenious! Loved each and every amazing project!
I absolutely love everything you did. Swooning over it all. I am just stunned by how cool this is and how wonderful it turned out. ‘Nuff said!
Awesome project, so inspiring! You asked. I am also living and learning all the time, non stop :)
🤯 you are so talented and full of energy! I can’t stop watching what you do and always look forward to what’s next.
Oh wow are you good!!!!!!!! Loved it all. Thanks
really cool addition to your workshop! I'm going to have to make some "masterpieces", lol! Beautiful job!
It’s all so stunning Nik! Looks so inviting. 😊
So creative, What a gift to follow you on RUclips 😍 tfs and be safe Luv ya 😘
Wow wow wow Nik, amazing projects. 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much for uploading this! That fireplace is so beautiful and I never would have thought to build one with a heater insert. Amazing! Thank you for inspiring me
"Who needs a plan when you've got misguided enthusiasm and powertools?" 😝😍
I think that is absolutely brilliant. I would like one like it myself. You are so clever and an inspiration to us.
WOW! Love love love this!!! And yeah - lupus brain fog makes me forget a lot of things and have to constantly relearn if it isn’t something I do often.
Fabulous pieces. I enjoy watching you create. Wonderful!
Well that was something to behold... what a great job you have done with it all... really enjoyed watching your process, cheers for sharing... x
Welllll... she did it again... Yup she did 💖
You are so inspiring Nik. I don't have an electric fireplace, but thought a tv screen playing a burning fire might work under my faux mantle. Maybe I'll finish by Christmas. Thanks Nik 🌻
This is unbelievable....and I want to come to your thrift store!!!! Well done!
WOW!...you are amazing!...so much talent...love the way the fireplace insert turned out...way to go!!!the pictures ...bust and cloche turned out wonderful...as well...keep up the great works...I love watching you work your way through a project...wonderful ideas...
Looks great! Wish I had the imagination, tools and time to do things like that..........
Very clever! Loved it!🦋
Cool as always. 👍
Inspired and entrancing!
You are amazing! You are so creative and gifted! Thank you for sharing!!
I think the Poe bust is my favorite ❤❤
Thanks! I saw someone on Pinterest make a similar one and thought it was a genius idea, had to try it!
L😍VE love LOVE what you’ve created!! Talent and then some!
Such talent. You are amazing!
Glued and screwed, I need that on a tee shirt!
Gorgeous work! You are so beyond creative! I love every single piece 🥰
Fabulous, Nik!!! Love it!!! ♥️♥️🥰🥰🌺🌺
So gorgeous! I love all the work you did:)
Absolutely fantastic video. I loved all of the projects and picked up some ideas to use in my life. Fascinating to watch you transform thrift shop finds into wonderful works of art.
Wow!!! Thank you for all the amazing inspiration ❤️
fabulous outcome to everything you touch! thank you for sharing your talent and creativity ❤
Just WOW!
This is fantastic! Love love love!
Wow!
Those are some beautiful frames you found.
This is awesome!
It’s so lovely!!!!!
I love your creativity!! That corner is very inviting! ❤
Love it ! Amazing work! As always
Brilliant!
Incredible!
Amazing!!! Inspiring! Such talent!
Thanks for this wonderful share. I loved all of it.
gorgeous!
Wow I love it.
Love your creativity!.
I think I’m going to borrow that shadow box idea 😊 so cool!