This project has been rattling around in my head for nearly a year now, but up until recently, I wasn’t sure how to fully execute it. You see, I have coveted a vintage / industrial rotating hardware bin for a long time. But I couldn’t pull the trigger on an authentic one (too pricey) and I was staunchly against purchasing a reproduction. That’s when I started formulating a repurposed DIY version…using a plastic party platter dish that I found earlier this year at a thrift store.Read more ›
DIY Cork Board in a Thrifted Picture Frame
June 3, 2018 · By · 12 Comments
I was cleaning up my Craft Room a bit and found some old cork tiles I had snagged on a thrifting adventure in the past. I was about to put them in the “re-donate” pile (which I am CONSTANTLY adding to)…but thought better of it. If I found the right picture frames, I could use the tiles to make a fancy-ish cork board (or several) for my office!Read more ›
Jewelry Hanger from a Refreshed Memo Board
May 9, 2018 · By · 31 Comments
Sometimes I am flush with project ideas, but then there are the scary droughts. And you guys, I was in a drought recently- all sorts of self-doubt creeped in, my thrifting luck dried up, and I just needed to step back for a bit. But, thankfully I felt the gears in my head start to turn again when I stepped back into a thrift store and found this outdated memo board thingamajig. I knew right away that it would be easily transformed into a very handy DIY jewelry hanger, perfect for a teen or tween’s room, a dorm, or any small space, like an apartment.Read more ›
From Steak to Stake: Barbecue Fork Garden Sign
March 21, 2018 · By · 34 Comments
Ok- I will fully admit that this is a truly zany idea of mine! There I was at the thrift store, looking for inspiration on the shelves. I was going to move aside this barbecue fork (to avoid getting jabbed!) when it dawned on me that the barbecue fork could BE the inspiration I was looking for. What if I transformed it into a cute little garden sign? What if I used it as a stake instead of for steak?Read more ›
Sweet & Simple Easter Décor in Vintage Hobnail Milk Glass
March 11, 2018 · By · 32 Comments
Vintage hobnail milk glass is one of those things that you can actually find in thrift stores from time to time. Some people collect it, but plenty do not…and while I don’t snap up every piece I see, I couldn’t help myself with this oblong dish that I recently found.Read more ›
Candle Holder Bird Nest Decor
March 1, 2018 · By · 28 Comments
I don’t know about you, but Spring is front and center in my mind. The trees are budding, the daffodils are in full bloom, and even my husband’s allergies have kicked in for the season. So, I’m kicking off March with a fun and SUPER simple spring project idea. A few months ago, I snagged this metal candle holder from Goodwill and knew immediately that I would repurpose it into sweet bird nest décor for Spring.Read more ›
Crated Demijohn Vase with an Upcycled Wine Bottle
February 25, 2018 · By · 45 Comments
Recycling glass is still an issue in my county (i.e., they no longer accept it), so I’m always thinking up new ways to repurpose glass. I’ve already done a couple of projects with glass bottles and I’ve got more ideas on the way- but first, a new project today! Ok, ok- so bear with me here, because I BOUGHT a glass bottle at the thrift store. The fact is, we rarely buy anything in glass anymore so I don’t have much sitting around- but anyway, back to my idea…Read more ›
Repurposed Candle Sconce Towel Rack
February 21, 2018 · By · 52 Comments
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The vintage wooden candle sconce is a thrift store staple these days- they come in various sizes and shapes, and often come in pairs. For example, take this basket o’ sconces I found while on one of my thrifting adventures.Read more ›
Key Hook Cabinet Makeover (and Almost Disaster)
February 14, 2018 · By · 44 Comments
Most of the time- emphasis on “most”– my projects go off without a hitch, or at least with hitches that are few and far between. But, this project almost ended up in the trash from my frustration- which is hard for someone like me to admit. Thankfully, though, I was able to power through my vexation for this cute little key hook cabinet that I found on a thrifting adventure.Read more ›
Vintage Cross-Stitch Reusable Grocery Bag
February 1, 2018 · By · 34 Comments
I consistently find old needlework pieces on my thrifting adventures- be it cross-stitch, needlepoint, crewel work, or otherwise. And I have a hard time passing them up! But then I think, “What in the world will I do with all these?”
And so was the case with this larger cross-stitch- it had a great retro / country vibe…which, while not my personal style, is kind of trendy again with the farmhouse / Fixer Upper obsession. As I hemmed & hawed, I couldn’t help but think that it would make a fabulous graphic on a reusable grocery bag…Read more ›
