I was recently invited to participate in a fun blogging group called “Thrifting with the Gals”. I’ll tell you more about them in a moment, but I thought it would be a great opportunity to take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some of my upcycled and vintage Halloween decorations.Read more ›
An Upcycler’s Guide to Furniture Paint
September 17, 2023 · By · 1 Comment
Do you look at your furniture and sigh? It may be time to revamp it with paint. There are a variety of furniture paints to choose from when you get ready to tackle your project. The products are available in various colors and finishes, allowing you to get creative and showcase your personality.Read more ›
Pumpkin Decor from Straw Trivets
September 13, 2023 · By · 16 Comments
Whenever I see woven mats or straw trivets at thrift stores, I can’t help but grab them. And while I’ve upcycled trivets before into my boho basket wall décor, I’ve been secretly stashing away a few in fall colors. Because I wondered if I could turn them into pumpkin decor for Fall.Read more ›
Mid-Century Modern Vase from a Whiskey Bottle
August 31, 2023 · By · 8 Comments
My husband doesn’t always drink whiskey, but when he does, he often looks for one in a pretty bottle that I might like. This one (and the label) caught his eye, and when he finished it, I set the bottle aside to transform it into a mid-century modern vase.Read more ›
Greeting Autumn with Fall Signs
August 23, 2023 · By · 1 Comment
I have to admit, I never really jumped on the “Signs for all things” decorating bandwagon. Live, laugh, love was something we naturally did- not advertised in our house. But…but…I have made exceptions during autumn and upcycled a few Fall signs along the way.Read more ›
Botanical Prints on Woven Mats
August 9, 2023 · By · 20 Comments
Finding these woven mats at Habitat was both exciting (ooh, fun new thrifted stuff to upcycle!) and confusing (too small to be placemats- what were these for?). Even though I couldn’t figure out their original purpose, I couldn’t wait to get them home. Because I had an idea for creating some botanical prints and they were the perfect medium to work with.Read more ›
Travel Patches on a Leather Tote Bag
July 26, 2023 · By · 2 Comments
Years ago and in a roundabout way, I received this VERY inexpensive and somewhat imperfect leather tote bag. It was perfectly functional and well-made. It simply used imperfect leather that the maker couldn’t use on a full-price bag.Read more ›
Mindful Craft Ideas for Relaxation
July 22, 2023 · By · 8 Comments
Engaging in relaxing crafts can be an excellent way to unwind, relieve stress, and express creativity. Creativity and craft ideas for relaxation allow you to express yourself artistically, stimulate your imagination, and encourage you to think outside the box.Read more ›
Pillar Candle Holders with Coastal Style
July 19, 2023 · By · 12 Comments
I first spotted these pillar candle holders at one of those “color-coding” thrift stores. You know the kind I mean, right? Where they group all the housewares by color, and these wooden fellas somehow ended up on the red shelf.Read more ›
10 Ways To Bring Biophilic Design Into Your Home
July 10, 2023 · By · 2 Comments
It’s not just any design – it’s biophilic design. Is this just another buzzword like ‘hygge’ and ‘cottage core’? Or something a little more?
Biophilia is a term that’s been around for years. It is the inherent human desire to surround ourselves with natural, living, or nature-inspired things. And biophilic design celebrates that.Read more ›
