Memorial Day, Flag Day, and July 4th always mean a lot of red, white, and blue throughout the summer here in the USA. Thankfully, thrift stores and yard sales are full of items just waiting for a patriotic makeover! So, if you’re looking for some new star-spangled decor projects to work on, these 4th of July crafts will definitely inspire you.Read more ›
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
Framed Coastal Wall Art on Sandpaper
June 12, 2024 · By · 10 Comments
Not too long ago, I found a wonderful treasure at a Habitat ReStore: a framed Navajo sandpainting. It was such a special and unusual find, but the sandy texture sparked a most peculiar idea. Could I create something beachy with a similar texture? Some framed coastal wall art, perhaps…Read more ›
Coastal Candle Holders with Sea Glass Paint
May 30, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Clothing, books, clear glass- these are some of the things that overwhelm thrift stores. Which means, of course, that I love coming up with new upcycle ideas for them. So, today I’m sharing some coastal candle holders that I made with glass vases that I found at one of the Habitat ReStores here in Charlotte.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 ›
Upcycle Ideas for Sewing Supplies
May 14, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
From buttons to spools and zippers to tables, old sewing supplies end up at thrift stores, yard sales, and antique shops all the time. Cookie tins of notions or jars filled with wooden spools are a common sight and ideal for any number of projects. But even if you aren’t a sewist, those sewing supplies are ripe for repurposing, as well- no stitching required. So, if you’re interested in a few upcycle ideas for notions and such, you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
Repairing a Small Round Side Table
May 8, 2024 · By · 12 Comments
My husband and I are currently in the process of downsizing (and relocating) my storage unit. This means that there is a LOT of purging underway- as well as some reinvigorated inspiration. And one of the recent “Re-donate? Or keep?” pieces was this small round side table.Read more ›
Boho Planters from the Recycle Bin
April 18, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
Right around this time last year, I got into the Earth Day spirit by upcycling a plastic coffee canister into a fun indoor planter. It was surprisingly and delightfully well-received (sometimes the recycle bin > thrift store, I guess!). So, I’m returning to the recycle bin to make some boho planters again this year from a different resource.Read more ›
Fondue Forks as Plant Labels
April 10, 2024 · By · 10 Comments
Fondue has always been one of those things that seems great in theory but isn’t usually worth the effort in the end. Which is probably why so many fondue pieces end up at thrift stores! So, when I spotted one set of fondue forks after another, I knew it was time to repurpose a few.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 ›
Mid-Century Modern Wall Decor from a Collage Frame
March 13, 2024 · By · 14 Comments
As you likely recall from this initial thrifting post and this follow-up thrifting post, we are still in the process of decorating our home. I’m still hunting for mid-century modern wall decor, and spotted this collage frame while at a Habitat ReStore last year.Read more ›
