Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods

DIY Fire Starters from Household Waste

DIY Fire Starters from Household Waste

We’ve all been told to clean out the lint trays in our dryers to avoid a house fire. And for good reason- dryer lint burns like crazy! Which means it’s the perfect ingredient for DIY Fire Starters. And those things come in SUPER HANDY when you need to get a fire going, either in your fireplace or a fire pit outside. Read more ›

Best White Paint Options for Upgrading Your Interior Walls

Best White Paint Options for Upgrading Your Interior Walls

White interior walls can make a home feel so inviting. There are tons of different shades and finishes of white to choose from, so it’s completely understandable that you would want to check out all the different white paint options before you begin to paint.Read more ›

Farmhouse Lamp from a Wood Baluster

Farmhouse Lamp from a Wood Baluster

Many moons ago, I had spotted a gorgeous farmhouse lamp at a highfalutin antique shop in Cashiers, North Carolina. Constructed from an old porch baluster (the spindle’s more robust cousin), it was striking…and strikingly expensive. I went from defeated to determined, though, when Jon whispered to me in the shop, “We can make that.”Read more ›

Suet Feeder in a Coffee Mug

Suet Feeder in a Coffee Mug

I love to feed the wild birds in my yard all year long, especially during the cold winter months. So I decided to make a suet feeder that would keep them fat, happy, and healthy through the cold winter. And to keep it extra interesting (and very Sadie-esque), I decided to try my hand at making homemade bird suet that I would pour in a coffee mug.
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Winter Scenes in Silver Plate

Winter Scenes in Silver Plate

Ever since I put together this collection of ways to repurpose silver plate, I’ve been itching to add a new project to it. So, when I found these silver-plated goblets while thrifting, I decided they’d be fun to play with. And putting together winter scenes in the tarnished silver seemed perfect for this time of year.Read more ›

Upcycle Ideas for Craft Room Organization

Upcycle Ideas for Craft Room Organization

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

Choosing a Hall Tree for Function and Style

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 ›

How To Select a Color Scheme for Your Home’s Interior

How To Select a Color Scheme for Your Home’s Interior

Selecting the wrong color scheme for your home can be a disaster. Your home is where you go to relax and unwind, and the wrong colors can negatively affect your mood and emotions. How do you select the correct color scheme for your space?Read more ›

What to Do with Old Socks

What to Do with Old Socks

Many households need a place to put socks. We all have a lot of socks passing through the laundry room on any given week. Most socks come out of the dryer and quickly find their match, but what about those sitting alone for months in the sock bin?Read more ›

Dressing Table Storage Ideas for Stress-Free Mornings

Dressing Table Storage Ideas for Stress-Free Mornings

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 ›