As someone who does NOT follow NASCAR, Bristol, TN has never been on my radar as a destination. No offense to NASCAR fans, of course! But, when I was researching potential Junkin’ Journey locations, I fell in love with the quirky geography of it. As it turns out, the Tennessee/Virginia state line falls down the middle of State Street, which is the heart of downtown Bristol- in both states.Read more ›
Fairy Garden in a Jar for Spring Decorating
March 9, 2017 · By · 75 Comments
Several years ago, before I even started my blog, I created some “Spring Jars” using fairy garden accessories and dollhouse accessories. I just thought they were the cutest things ever- y’all know I love miniature ANYTHING! And when I reposted the old photo on my Facebook page, the positive response was overwhelming. So, I knew I needed to create a new fairy garden in a jar (or two) to share with you on my blog!Read more ›
Log Cabin Birdhouse from a Vintage Coin Bank
March 2, 2017 · By · 50 Comments
It’s been a while since I created a bird project for our yard. So, I decided to combine this year’s Log Cabin theme with an outdoors project. Since we always have nesting wrens and chickadees at our house, I had a log cabin birdhouse idea that I just couldn’t shake.Read more ›
Windmill Decor from Ceiling Fan Blades
February 23, 2017 · By · 216 Comments
Mr. Seasongoods and I are slowly (and I mean SLOWLY) giving our home office a face lift. The first order of business was replacing the outdated squeaky ceiling fan. And when we did so, I saved the ceiling fan blades for a project- of course! I had this idea for transforming them into windmill decor or a half windmill wall decor.Read more ›
Painting Hudson’s Bay Stripes on Plain White Dishes
February 16, 2017 · By · 81 Comments
A Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket with its iconic stripes was a mainstay in my childhood home. And while I don’t have that blanket anymore, I had a burning desire to recreate that same look. Upcycling thrift store pieces seemed like the easiest way to do so. Namely, I wondered if I could paint some plain white dishes with Hudson’s Bay stripes.
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Cross Stitch Heart on Cane Placemats
February 9, 2017 · By · 35 Comments
There I was, on a thrifting adventure. I had walked around the store and didn’t find a single treasure for my cart. Don’t you hate it when that happens? Anyway, I hit the last corner of the store when my eyes spied some cane placemats. With Valentine’s Day decor on my mind, I was certain that a cross stitch heart would look darling on each one.
Faking the Look of Grain Sack Fabric for DIY Lavender Sachets
February 2, 2017 · By · 46 Comments
Grain sacks are a wonderful trend if you ask me. From their faded graphics to the texture of the fabric, I just can’t get enough of them. But cutting into grain sack fabric for upcycling crafts seems almost sacrilegious, doesn’t it? I wanted to create some DIY lavender sachets that looked like grain sack but not actually with grain sack fabric.Read more ›
Antique and Thrift Stores in Columbia, SC
January 29, 2017 · By · 32 Comments
To kick off a new year, we recently headed down the highway to do some shopping in Columbia, SC. Now, Columbia isn’t all that far away from me. And I don’t really know why I waited so long to explore the vintage/junking scene there! Read more ›
Vintage Valentine Decorations on an Antique Rug Beater
January 26, 2017 · By · 44 Comments
So, Valentine’s Day isn’t much of a holiday in our house, truth be told. We’re pretty lovely-dovey all the time (I know, go ahead and roll your eyes) and I NEVER decorate for it. But, I had an idea for vintage valentine decorations rattling around in my head that just wouldn’t quit. Not only did it involve vintage valentines, but it also involved an antique rug beater, which is something I’d never upcycled before. Read more ›
Upcycling a Boat Oar as a Nautical Coat Rack
January 20, 2017 · By · 35 Comments
I’ve hinted at it on Facebook and here on the blog that I would start focusing on cabin-themed projects this year. My in-laws built a GORGEOUS cabin in the North Georgia mountains, which means I get to add a new facet to my blog! And I’m kicking off that trend with this boat oar or wood paddle that I recently acquired. It was the perfect size to upcycle into a nautical coat rack for the cabin. Read more ›
