Summer is a great time of year to lean into the coastal decor aesthetic whether you live near the beach or far from it. And while we normally equate beachy decor with shocking price tags, there are a LOT of ways to get the look while staying on budget. Especially if you take some inspiration from these coastal projects, all of which upcycle items you can find at thrift stores or yard sales.Read more ›
Upcycle Ideas for Coastal Home Decor
June 24, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
I may not live near the coast, but summer always makes me crave that seaside, coastal look in my home. Whether it’s the soothing color palette or all the elements that give beach vacation vibes, I just can’t get enough of it at this time of year. Thankfully, there are a lot of thrifty ways to upcycle items from the thrift store into coastal home decor.Read more ›
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 ›
Beach House Decor on a Thrift Store Budget
May 2, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Summertime and beach house decor go hand-in-hand, no matter where you live. But since beach house living is not realistic for most budgets, one must get creative to achieve that same breezy, coastal vibe at home.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 ›
Coffee Table Tray Decor in Coastal Colors
July 13, 2022 · By · 19 Comments
When I first spotted this tray at a thrift store, I thought, “Who would donate such a wonderful wooden tray?”. Picking it up, however, proved me wrong- turns out, it wasn’t solid wood at all, but rather something man-made. Which meant it was destined for upcycling, so I decided to create some coffee table tray decor that was perfect for summer.Read more ›
Coastal Coasters
August 11, 2021 · By · 28 Comments
Even though it’s mid-August and all things pumpkin are on my mind, I thought I’d squeeze out another summer-inspired project this year. When I spotted these vintage coasters at the thrift store, I immediately envisioned giving them a beachy makeover. Besides, the idea of using the term “coastal coasters” in a blog post was too cute to pass up.Read more ›
Clam Shell Bowl with Baking Soda Paint
May 12, 2021 · By · 30 Comments
Have you noticed that large clam shells have gotten weirdly popular as home decor lately? They’re turning up everywhere! So, when I spotted this scalloped wooden bowl at Goodwill, I wondered if I could transform it into a clam shell bowl. AND I could try out baking soda paint, which is also trendy these days.Read more ›
Sailboat Decor from a Weaving Shuttle
July 26, 2020 · By · 31 Comments
One year ago, I had gathered up the materials I’d need for this project. I had a couple of weaving shuttles and clear vision for transforming them into decorative sailboats. But right as I was getting started, an email appeared in my inbox.Read more ›
