Living a firsthand life using secondhand things.
During the second half of my corporate career, I had the luxury of traveling to Savannah, GA many times to meet with clients. It quickly became one of my favorite coastal destinations. AND it just so happened to be a hotbed of antique and thrift stores, as well. At the time, I put together a short junkin’ journey blog post detailing my favorite shops.Read more ›
From buttons to spools and zippers to tables, old sewing supplies end up at thrift stores, yard sales, and antique shops all the time. Cookie tins of notions or jars filled with wooden spools are a common sight and ideal for any number of projects. But even if you aren’t a sewist, those sewing supplies are ripe for repurposing, as well- no stitching required. So, if you’re interested in a few upcycle ideas for notions and such, you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
Mid-century modern decor, with its clean lines and atomic symbols, is as popular as ever in today’s homes. Reproductions and modern-made versions inspired by MCM styles fill trendy home decor stores. As authentic pieces get harder and harder to find causing prices to surge, many of us are taking an upcycled or DIY spin on things using items found at thrift stores. So, if you’d like a little mid-century inspiration before your next thrifting run, then you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
My husband and I are currently in the process of downsizing (and relocating) my storage unit. This means that there is a LOT of purging underway- as well as some reinvigorated inspiration. And one of the recent “Re-donate? Or keep?” pieces was this small round side table.Read more ›
Let’s face it- wine corks have a way of adding up! But throwing them away seems wasteful, so we all end up with an overflowing bag of corks. Here are some ideas and wine cork crafts that may inspire you to reuse them in crafty and creative ways.
There are very few absolutes in this world. But this one is for certain: all thrift stores have an abundant supply of flower vases in stock. The amount of clear glass vases that end up at thrift stores is astounding. Which, of course, means that these vessels are (usually) quite cheap and are ripe for repurposing. So, I’ve gathered all sorts of ideas for painting and embellishing vases to inspire you before your next thrift store run.Read more ›
Summertime and beach house decor go hand-in-hand, no matter where you live. But since beach house living is not realistic for most budgets, one must get creative to achieve that same breezy, coastal vibe at home.Read more ›
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: wood cutting boards at the thrift store shouldn’t be overlooked. In many ways, they’re a blank canvas for any number of upcycle ideas, from decor to furniture to organizers and beyond. Sure, some of them need more TLC than others, and I’ll always prefer hardwood boards over bamboo. But, if you see one while thrifting, toss it in your cart and give some of these upcycling ideas a gander.Read more ›
No matter how old you get, your mom will always appreciate Mother’s Day gifts that are handmade by you. It’s just part of the Mom Code, I suppose. Thankfully, there are all sorts of upcycled gift ideas that look so fabulous, your mom might not believe you made it by hand. Ready to be creatively inspired?Read more ›
Whether you sew or not, fabric crafts are a favorite creative pastime for many crafters. There are so many inexpensive sources of fabric, too- the remnants bin at a fabric shop, the linens rack at a thrift store, or even old clothing from your very own closet. So, if you’re looking for some new crafty inspiration, then this collection of upcycled fabric crafts will have you reimagining all your scraps and yardage into unique and clever projects.
Hello, there! I’m Sarah Ramberg and welcome to Sadie Seasongoods, my blog dedicated to approachable repurposing and upcycling projects using vintage treasures and thrifted finds. Read More
