When someone asks me about easy upcycling projects to try, I always recommend something in the realm of organization and storage. There are so many thrifted finds that can be turned into “holders” of sorts, with or without additional hardware. And these jewelry storage ideas are all excellent examples of that- because they’re all upcycled and started out as cast offs on the thrift store shelf.Read more ›
DIY Earring Holder from a Coffee Pod Holder
July 15, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
Over the years, I’ve upcycled a lot of different things into jewelry storage. From necklaces to bracelets to rings, I’ve assembled quite the collection. But not a DIY earring holder…until today. Because when I spotted this coffee pod holder while thrifting, that’s what I immediately thought of.Read more ›
Making Over a Remote Control Holder
March 24, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
Every now and then, I have the fun opportunity to work with a thrift store on a project. Usually, it’s a thrift store in my town, but in this case, it was one clear across the country. Treasures 4 Teachers in Arizona sent me a huge box of goodies to upcycle, which included a remote control holder.Read more ›
Scarf Organizer from a Vintage Chair
March 12, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Many years ago, I was working on a new Junkin’ Journey blog post when I rolled up to a thrift store with an overflowing dumpster. Everything at the dumpster was considered unsellable, and my eyes fixed on a vintage chair that was leaning askew. Ironically, I’d been trying to come up with an an idea for an upcycled scarf organizer. And I wondered if the broken chair might be just what I needed to make that happen.Read more ›
Fantastic Organizers to Upcycle for Your Entire Home
May 27, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
When people ask me how to start upcycling, I always go back to organizers and storage-type projects. Because a lot of things can organize and “hold” items, whether they were originally meant to or not. The bottom line is that the thrift store is FULL of potential organizers and holders; sometimes you just need the right project idea to see it.Read more ›
Garden Tool Organizer for the Garage
March 18, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
Like many folks out there, our garage regularly suffers from a lack of organization. We both suffer from a “we’ll put it back later” mentality when it comes to replacing tools and such, instead leaving things strewn about haphazardly for way too long. But I recently had to buy a second trowel because I simply could not find our original one, which is when I knew it was time for a garden tool organizer. An organizer or hanger that I would actually use time and time again.Read more ›
Upcycle Ideas for Craft Room Organization
February 1, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Craft room organization is an upward battle for most crafters and makers. Paints, brushes, beads, notions- all these supplies (and so much more) get easily out of hand in a disorganized mess. Organizing and storing them is key to a crafter’s sanity and saves them from having to re-purchase supplies they already have (but got lost in the mess). These upcycled projects are a great way to get your craft supplies organized in a thrifty AND crafty way.Read more ›
Choosing a Hall Tree for Function and Style
January 27, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a way to organize your home? A hall tree, sometimes called a hall stand, entryway bench, or coat stand, is a valuable piece of furniture.Read more ›
Dressing Table Storage Ideas for Stress-Free Mornings
December 26, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
You will know how untidy they can become if you are lucky enough to have a dressing table. With these easy tips on organizing your dressing area, you will have a functional space up and running again to help prepare for your day. Dressing table storage comes in various forms and can create a space you love by organizing a home for everything.Read more ›
Small Closet Organization Ideas for a Clean and Clutter-Free Home
July 13, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Few people are blessed with a large closet, much less a fancy walk-in one. Most of us have small closets that are utilized to store our possessions in our homes. With a small closet, it is often very challenging to keep it organized and clutter-free. It may seem like small closets won’t have enough space for all your stuff. However, we can use organizational storage solutions to help keep our closet organized and maximize its true storage potential.Read more ›
