Several years ago, I saw a “junk shop” decorative birdhouse in an antiques shop. And while I didn’t make the purchase, I never forgot how cute it was. So, when I found this broken DIY birdhouse while thrifting, it seemed like I had been given a second chance at a junky birdhouse. I just needed to fix it up and I already had the right piece of barnwood to do it!Read more ›
Candy Cane Decorations for Christmas with Wooden Walking Canes
December 6, 2018 · By · 13 Comments
There are a few Christmas “staples” that I’ve never created for my blog, and candy canes or candy cane decorations are one of them. And honestly, I had no earnest intentions to do something about that…until I came across some walking canes at Goodwill.Read more ›
Upcycling a Cookie Tray into Retro Christmas Decor and DIY Wreath
November 28, 2018 · By · 19 Comments
Funny story- throughout the past year, I found one Christmas platter or cookie tray after another- some vintage-y, some less so. They were cheap and festive, so I bought several with no actual project ideas in mind. That is, until I found this kitschy Santa Claus tray. He had great vintage style, was round, and would make for a perfect Christmas wreath and retro Christmas decor.
Wood Spindles from a Coffee Mug Holder as Wooden Christmas Ornaments
November 18, 2018 · By · 16 Comments
Last year, I upcycled a coffee mug tree into a tabletop Christmas tree…but had set aside the remaining “arms” or wood spindles for another project. Well, I’m happy to say that I’m FINALLY upcycling those coffee mug tree arms now- into wooden Christmas ornaments !Read more ›
Stenciling with Metallic Paint for a Touch of Glam
September 30, 2018 · By · 10 Comments
Stenciling with metallic paint is something I’ve wanted to try for a while now, and I finally had the chance recently. I wanted to share my most recent thrift store makeover with you (that I stenciled with metallics), but first, there’s a bit of a backstory that I first want to share.Read more ›
DIY Cork Board or Framed Cork Board with a Picture Frame
June 3, 2018 · By · 17 Comments
I was cleaning up my Craft Room a bit and found some cork board sheets that 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 perfect vintage picture frames, I could combine them into a framed cork board to use as cute office decor!Read more ›
Upcycling a Wicker Picnic Basket into a Magazine Box for Christmas Magazines
December 28, 2017 · By · 26 Comments
This, my friends, is what I like to call a “Post-Christmas Christmas Project”, if that makes any sense. It all started with this wicker picnic basket that I found on a thrift store shelf. I thought it had the cutest shape (like a small suitcase) and I chuckled over how dainty it seemed…compared to normal picnic baskets. It was, in fact, not much larger than a magazine (length- and width-wise, not depth-wise). And that’s when I decided it would be PERFECT for my endless collection of Christmas magazines.
Chambersticks / Wooden Candle Holders for a Small Tabletop Christmas Tree
December 17, 2017 · By · 52 Comments
Truth be told, I didn’t know the word “chambersticks” before this project and blog post came about. You see, I stumbled up one…and then another chamberstick in the span of a single weekend- at two different thrift stores. I purchased them both thinking that I would figure out a project for these “old time-y candlesticks with handles” (which is what I Googled). Read more ›
Florentine Coasters as DIY Christmas Ornaments
December 14, 2017 · By · 15 Comments
Vintage Florentine pieces are pretty common at antiques shops- you know what I’m talking about, right? The gold painted pieces like trays, jewelry boxes, etc.? Well, for years I’ve admired Florentine coasters and always secretly thought about turning them into Christmas ornaments. But I couldn’t bear the thought of purchasing a perfectly good, full-priced set and doing that. Read more ›
Holiday Wreath with a Clothespin Bag as Rustic Christmas Decor
November 30, 2017 · By · 31 Comments
A few months back, I found a clothespin bag at a local thrift store. I definitely didn’t NEED it but I couldn’t exactly pass it up, either. Right away, I had this vision of a holiday wreath that would look like cabin Christmas decor or rustic Christmas decor. Read more ›
