As much as I love winter- and I genuinely do- I can’t help to start feeling antsy as February melts into March. Not only do the days get longer and the temperatures gently warm, but I’m ready for a little more color inside our home. And you, too, have some lingering winter doldrums, perhaps these spring decorations will be the perfect antidote. Not only are they fresh and pretty, but they’re upcycled and easy to DIY, too.Read more ›
Spring Wreaths for Your Front Door
April 19, 2025 · By · 2 Comments
Tender green leaves, blossoming blooms, and powdery pollen are everywhere right now, which means Spring is officially here. And with Spring comes the opportunity to brighten your doorstep with a fresh and colorful wreath. If you’ve been looking for some inspiring Spring wreaths to create for your own front door, then you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
Spring Crafts and Decor Projects
March 5, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Even though it’s still a little chilly outside and nothing is in bloom yet, I’m definitely getting Spring fever. It always happens at this time of year, as I’m anxious for winter to melt into Spring. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way, so let’s get inspired by some ideas for Spring crafts from thrifted finds.Read more ›
Seed Storage Box from a Wooden Salt Box
March 10, 2021 · By · 31 Comments
I know I’m not the only one who flocks to all things “wood” at the thrift store. Shelves, boxes, cutting boards- they all lend themselves to upcycling. And this country-style vintage salt box was no exception. I didn’t care for its current look, but knew it would be easy to convert into a seed storage box that could also double as Spring decor.Read more ›
Botanical Decor from the Thrift Store
March 29, 2020 · By · 35 Comments
With a new season comes a new opportunity to Thrift the Look for another style of home decor. And as Spring approached, my blogging friends and I decided that Botanical Decor or Garden-inspired Decor would be fresh and perfect for this time of year.Read more ›
Painted Tray in Spring Pastel Colors
March 25, 2020 · By · 23 Comments
Now that I’m doing the right thing and staying home, I can’t breeze by a thrift store for project inspiration. Instead, I went “garage shopping” and decided that this rectangular wooden tray was ripe for upcycling. I needed a relaxing activity to calm my nerves and thought that painting it might be just the ticket.Read more ›
Artificial Topiary Trees in Vintage Candlesticks
March 11, 2020 · By · 16 Comments
Do you ever spot something at a thrift store, see the price, and start laughing maniacally to yourself because the thrift shop is crazy? Crazy for thinking someone will pay the price on the tag? Well, that happened to me when I spied these vintage candlesticks. I left them on the shelf for some other sucker to overpay for, but they haunted me. Whispering to me to upcycle them into bases for artificial topiary trees…
Decorative Carrots from Vintage Bobbins
April 18, 2019 · By · 21 Comments
Every now and then, I am so inspired by another blogger’s project idea that I can’t help but try a version of it myself. And I thought these spindle carrots were SO adorable as farmhouse Easter decor that I really wanted to make some myself. And when I found these vintage bobbins at a local thrift store, I knew right away that they were meant to become my version of decorative carrots.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Spring Home Decor
March 10, 2019 · By · 6 Comments
Even though Autumn is far and away my favorite season, I always reach a point each winter where all I can think about is Spring, Spring, Spring! And friends, that time has once again arrived. To usher in its colorful and sweetly scented arrival, I wanted to collect some Spring home decor ideas and Spring crafts to share with you.Read more ›
Outdoor Spring Decorations in a Garden Harvest Basket
April 11, 2018 · By · 24 Comments
For this month’s Thrift Store Decor Team project, I decided to make some outdoor Spring decorations. Mild weather is settling in nicely around here, and I wanted to celebrate that with a fun and easy project that would bring fresh color to the porch. I found a garden harvest basket at a thrift store and decided that I’d use it to celebrate Spring.Read more ›
