This, my friends, is a Junkin’ Journey long in the making. You see, we’ve been traveling to Blue Ridge, GA for the past 10 years…falling in love with the town and area a little bit more with each visit. It’s been a family destination for a long time and there are so many things to do in Blue Ridge. And one of them happens to be shopping in Blue Ridge, GA – specifically at antique malls, vintage shops, and thrift stores! Read more ›
Tabletop Version of a Vintage Library Card Catalog
June 1, 2017 · By · 106 Comments
On one of my typical thrifting adventures, I spied this mini chest of drawers near the cash register at the thrift shop. I didn’t really fancy the painted fruit “still life” that covered it, but I WAS curious about the wood underneath the paint. The idea of a “makeunder” floated through my mind as I envisioned a vintage library card catalog as the end result.
Bottle Cap Coasters from Tartlet Tins
May 25, 2017 · By · 130 Comments
Last Fall, the Mr. and I were perusing the shelves at a local craft beer store when I spotted a display of bottle cap coasters. I chuckled to myself because I thought it was a cute idea. But, as I walked on by, I had a “Wait a second!” moment. Read more ›
Farm Sign on an Old Cabinet Door
May 18, 2017 · By · 43 Comments
While on a Junkin’ Journey to Blue Ridge, GA, I found an old cabinet door that just screamed BARN! It would be perfect for upcycling into a farm sign, given how much it resembled a red barn. So, I snapped it up and brought it home with me. Read more ›
Antiquing and Thrift Shopping in Richmond
May 14, 2017 · By · 24 Comments
Here we go again on a new Junkin’ Journey! And this time, I did more than just put a foot in Virginia like I had in Bristol. This go around, Mr. Seasongoods and I packed up the truck and headed to Richmond, VA to explore some new territory and find the best antiques, vintage, and thrift shops around. Richmond has been on our target list for a while now. And when it came time to plan a Spring trip, we decided not to put it off any longer.Read more ›
DIY Plant Markers from Vintage Shoe Trees
May 11, 2017 · By · 55 Comments
After successfully sowing herb seeds in thrifted muffin tins and then transplanting the seedlings into larger pots displayed on a vertical shower caddy, I’m wrapping up my three-part Upcycled Herb Garden series today! And what, pray tell, could my third part be about? Well, I’m upcycling some vintage shoe trees into DIY plant markers!Read more ›
Upcycling a Wire Bread Basket into a Woven Bowl
May 4, 2017 · By · 60 Comments
I struck thrifter’s gold the other day (or, more like thrifter’s silver) when I spotted a wire bread basket on the Goodwill shelves. In fact, I spotted SEVERAL wire bread baskets. They were perfectly tarnished (i.e., patina!) and in need of a new purpose in life. As I studied the collection of wire baskets, I pondered the idea of transforming them in various ways.
Read more ›
Whimsical Decor on a Vintage Window
April 27, 2017 · By · 82 Comments
Whenever I’m in a creativity funk, I head into my garage or Craft Room to do some tidying up and rearranging. Why? Because I usually unearth something long forgotten and it’s the shot in the arm that I need to get back in the proverbial (crafting) saddle! And that’s how I decided to upcycle this vintage window into some whimsical decor to celebrate Spring.Read more ›
30+ Doily Crafts with Vintage Doilies
April 23, 2017 · By · 30 Comments
What is it about vintage doilies that makes them irresistible at thrift stores? All I know is that that: (1) vintage doilies are beautiful, (2) they’re abundant, and (3) they are full of project potential! Whether you use them in granny chic decor or upcycle them completely, there are a ton of ideas for crafting with doilies.Read more ›
Herb Plant Stand from a Stand Up Shower Caddy
April 20, 2017 · By · 44 Comments
I do a lot of cooking at home but I’m not a prolific gardener. I’m limited my own lack of gardening interest, but also by space. That being said, though, I do like to grow my own kitchen herbs in pots as much as possible. You may recall how I upcycled a muffin tin as a propagation tray for growing some herb plants from seed? Well, it’s time to transplant them and I’ll be upcycling a stand up shower caddy to create an herb plant stand!
