There was a small but elegant chandelier just inside the front door of my childhood home. And one of the few cleaning tasks I actually enjoyed helping with was taking off the dangling crystals and giving them a yearly bath. Fast forward 30-some-odd years, and I still love a pretty chandelier crystal…so when I found this bag of…umm… “Phone Supplies” while thrifting, I squealed with glee.Read more ›
Christmas Ornaments using Vintage Tea Strainers and Chandelier Crystals
December 1, 2016 · By · 106 Comments
Easy Coffee Sign for Farmhouse Kitchen Decor
September 8, 2016 · By · 83 Comments
Now that cooler weather is approaching (hurray!), I thought a coffee-themed project would be wonderfully seasonal. I love coffee kitchen decor, so why not make an easy, simple coffee sign that would double as farmhouse kitchen decor?Read more ›
Coasters with Style- Salvaged Wood & Vintage Tweed
September 1, 2016 · By · 86 Comments
I have to admit- when I first decided to create coasters from salvaged wood, I had a very different vision in mind. Here’s how it began…Read more ›
Upcycled Coffee / Tea Gift Boxes from the Thrift Store
September 24, 2015 · By · 76 Comments
A new month means a new upcycled project for The Good Life Blog! If you’ll recall, I was asked to be a part of this fun group of thrifty bloggers, brought together by Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands South Carolina.
September usually marks the start of “Pumpkin-Flavored-Everything” Season… and for me, that means scrumptious flavored coffee! I guess chilly weather and hot beverages were on my mind the last time I was in my local Goodwill store because while I was in the kitchen section, I found these two cute wooden bins!Read more ›
Repurposed Necktie Coffee Cup Sleeves
September 16, 2014 · By · 61 Comments
So, ya’ll wouldn’t mind if I did another necktie project, would you? I know I’ve made wine bottle gift bags… and fun front door wreathes… but this little project is perfect for Autumn. With Pumpkin Spice Lattes back in our greedy little hands, I decided to put thrifted neckties to good use once again. This time, I set out to make a perfect low-sew project: DIY coffee sleeves!Read more ›
