Everything is more expensive these days, and yes- that includes thrift stores, too. And while their prices have gone up along with everything else, I still view thrift stores as the best (and most affordable) source for furnishing my home. Perhaps some of these ideas for DIY home decor will inspire you to go thrifting in search of unique and project-worthy decor for your space, too.
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
Witchy Books to Read During Spooky Season
September 15, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Truth be told, I read witchy books (and magical realism, in general) all year long. Definitely not just during Spooky Season! But that wasn’t going to stop me from putting together a reading list of witchy reads at this time of year. Read more ›
Fall Decor Ideas and Projects
September 11, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Fall is one of the most popular seasons- in fact, it’s certainly my number 1 favorite! The mild weather and the natural wonder of changing leaves make it a favorite time of year for many people. As a result, decorating our homes with fall décor is an annual trendy pastime.Read more ›
Framing a Vintage Atomic Cat
September 3, 2026 · By · 8 Comments
Sometimes my projects come together in one fell swoop, and sometimes they come together piece by piece. And this atomic cat wall hanging definitely falls into the latter category; each secondhand component was sourced separately over time.
Upcycle Ideas for Throw Pillows
August 24, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
One of my favorite ways to spruce up the couch or a chair is to add a few throw pillows. Seasonal or decor-driven, changing them out always makes a room feel refreshed and more interesting. But constantly purchasing new throw pillows isn’t something I’m in the market to do- let alone storing all of them, too. Instead, I’m all about making my own pillow covers and DIY pillows using thrifted and unexpected items. And these upcycle ideas are proof positive that there are endless ways to create unique, upcycled throw pillows.
Fall Craft Ideas from the Thrift Store
August 10, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again- all things Fall have entered the stores, our coffees, and (hopefully) the cooling air around us. Which means that everything at the thrift store starts looking like pumpkins and leaves, and all sorts of Fall craft ideas begin to take shape. So, if you’ve been looking for some upcycling inspiration with an autumnal spin, you’ve definitely come to the right place.Read more ›
DIY Yarn Wall Hanging
July 23, 2026 · By · 4 Comments
Between the cost of everything skyrocketing and my ongoing thrifting disappointments, I’ve been focusing on projects that use supplies I already have. And yarn is one thing I have quite a bit of, so I decided to try my hand at a DIY yarn wall hanging.Read more ›
Refashioning a Resistance Tote Bag
July 2, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
There I was, going through my mom’s storage closet when I spotted something familiar. My ’90s-era orca tote bag was hanging in between dry cleaner bags- it was something she’d bought for me while I was in college. It was still in remarkably good condition, so I decided to take it home and give it a 2026 refresh. Given the rebellious reputation of orcas all these decades later, it’d be the perfect resistance tote bag.Read more ›
DIY Gazing Ball and Stand
June 23, 2026 · By · 6 Comments
Years ago, my friend, Gail from My Repurposed Life posted a project that I just adored. She turned an old bowling ball into a DIY gazing ball, and I was completely smitten with the idea. I loved how hers looked and knew that if I ever thrifted a bowling ball, that I’d want to do the same thing.Read more ›
DIY Lantern from a Glass Globe Light
June 2, 2026 · By · 13 Comments
I never pass up the light fixture section when I go to Habitat ReStore- especially the shelves full of glass shades. And these ruffled, draped globes caught my eye IMMEDIATELY. They seemed pretty enough to decorate with just on their own, and I wondered if I could turn at least one of them into a DIY lantern, too. Read more ›
