I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I suffer from chronic sinus congestion and headaches. And for my fellow sufferers, I feel your pain- literally! I love to use the steam of a hot shower to open everything up and wanted to create a natural decongestant for the shower (shower melts) using essential oils for sinuses. And I’d use chocolate molds or butter molds from the thrift store to make them!Read more ›
Using Butter Molds and Essential Oils for Sinuses to Make Shower Melts / Natural Decongestant
July 27, 2017 · By · 38 Comments
Reader’s Choice 2016: Your Favorite Sadie Seasongoods Projects
December 29, 2016 · By · 42 Comments
Like a bull in a china shop…
Especially when “the world” is the china shop and “ 2016 ” is the bull! It’s been a rough-and-tumble year for many folks across the globe and I suspect that there are more than a few of us that are happy to bid farewell to such a pummeling year.
But there were a few bright spots (for me)- like the Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 World Series- and yet another tremendously satisfying year of blogging. Even when the world seems like a dark, dark place…the light in my workshop flickers to life and I can repurpose-DIY-upcycle-create through it all. And then I get to share it with you! (Both the hits AND the misses, haha!)Read more ›
Draft Stopper from Flannel Shirts for Rustic Decor
November 25, 2016 · By · 41 Comments
You know I couldn’t get through the year without at least one flannel project, right? I’ve got oodles of repurposed clothing scraps leftover from previous flannel shirt projects. And with the temperatures dropping and that instinctual desire to make everything look cozy, I grabbed a trio of secondhand shirts to create a draft stopper that would double as rustic decor.Read more ›
25+ Farmhouse Style Upcycling / Repurposing Ideas
August 28, 2016 · By · 47 Comments
It’s hard these days to get away from the idea of “Farmhouse Style”- not that I WANT to get away from it. In fact, I completely understand its appeal. However, I have a very difficult time defining and describing it. It’s almost as if it’s a culmination of the best aspects from shabby chic, industrial, and primitive styles.Read more ›
From Soup to Nuts…and Bolts: Thrifted Pot Lid Bird Feeder
July 7, 2016 · By · 54 Comments
A new month means it’s time for yet another project for The Good Life Blog…I’m a little behind the 8-ball, though…this one went live in June but I’m just getting it up on my own blog now! Anyway…on to the project…Read more ›
Birdcage Decor from a Light Cage / Industrial Light
March 24, 2015 · By · 72 Comments
Have you ever noticed that an industrial light or light cage (especially the daintier ones) kinda-sorta resembles a birdcage? Well, as soon as I made that connection I decided to test my theory by upcycling a light bulb cage into birdcage decor for some Spring home decor.Read more ›
Lazy Susan Craft Room Organizer
June 26, 2014 · By · 9 Comments
After having seen this Lazy Susan Organizer on Pinterest, I felt compelled to re-create it for my craft room. Mind you, I’m quickly running out of space in my craft room for any actual organization- but I was on a mission to make my own spinning project. This post contains affiliate links for your crafting convenience.Read more ›
