In my neck of the woods (The Carolinas), relics of old industrial textile mills are common at vintage stores and thrift shops. So, it’s no surprise that I run across old serger thread cones pretty frequently. I’ve already repurposed some for a Christmas project, but this time, I decided to upcycle a few for Halloween.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But, thankfully I felt the gears in my head start to turn again when I stepped back into a thrift store and found this outdated memo board thingamajig.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 ›
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 ›
Crated Demijohn Vase with an Upcycled Wine Bottle
February 25, 2018 · By · 46 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 · 54 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 ›
5-Minute Vintage Valentine Candy Box Wreath
January 25, 2018 · By · 19 Comments
When I was a little, I simply adored the heart-shaped Valentine candy boxes that lined the grocery and drug store shelves. Frilly, lacy, ruffle-y, covered in flowers- the busier, the better, as far as I was concerned. Each Valentine candy box was a gaudy piece of art that I couldn’t get enough of. And as I was brainstorming ideas for Valentine’s Day décor projects this year, my mind tripped back a few decades to those boxes…and a repurposed 5-minute wreath idea came to life!Read more ›
Most Popular Projects of 2017
December 22, 2017 · By · 13 Comments
It’s hard to believe that in just a few days, 2017 will be a thing of the past and all of our calendars will suddenly read 2018. And even though I’m doing this a tad early this year, I’ve taken a few moments to go back through all of my 2017 projects to figure out which ones did well (numbers/statistics-wise), and which ones didn’t.Read more ›
Upcycled Chamberstick Christmas Candy Dishes
December 17, 2017 · By · 46 Comments
Truth be told, I didn’t know the word “chamberstick” 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). And once I had the word “chamberstick” locked down, a project came to mind!Read more ›
Christmas Plaid Front Door Decor with a Vintage Clothespin Bag
November 30, 2017 · By · 31 Comments
A few months back, I found this vintage 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 Christmas plaid front door decor – otherwise known as an unusual upcycled Christmas wreath!Read more ›
When a Vintage Gun Rack Becomes a Hall Tree
November 8, 2017 · By · 7 Comments
Ok, I know what you’re going to say- “But Sadie, you’ve already repurposed a gun rack before!”. And you’re right, I have…but what can I say? Another one…an older one…crossed my path and I couldn’t resist! It was dusty and cheap, and well…basically tempting me with ideas. So here we are with a second gun rack and a new project!Read more ›
