For someone who loves architectural salvage so much, I don’t work with it often enough. Sure, I’ve created a few projects in the past, but far fewer than those using, say…thrift store finds. So, I’m here to add another repurposed architectural salvage project to my collection- this time, using pieces of gingerbread trim that I spied at Maliasmark’s booth during a Vintage Market Days event in Asheville, North Carolina.Read more ›
Wall of Wisdom: Vintage Motto Sampler Gallery
February 12, 2017 · By · 35 Comments
So…obviously, this isn’t exactly a project, per se. But it’s an idea that has been slumbering in my mind for a long time now, and I finally set aside the time to put it together. It all started with a large open wall in our bedroom…and a vintage motto sampler…that led to another sampler…and another sampler after that.Read more ›
Valentines Day Decorations with Vintage Valentines & Antique Rug Beater
January 26, 2017 · By · 51 Comments
So…Valentine’s Day isn’t much of a holiday in our house, truth be told. We’re pretty lovely-dovey all the time (I know, go ahead and roll your eyes) and I NEVER decorate for it. But…I had a Valentines Day decorations idea rattling around in my head that just wouldn’t quit. AND it involved something I’d never repurposed or upcycled before: an antique, heart-shaped rug beater. Read more ›
Floral Wall Art with Embroidery on Vintage Sheets
April 28, 2015 · By · 98 Comments
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at embroidery and different hand embroidery stitches, then this is a GREAT project to start on. Why? Because I will be upcycling some vintage sheets into floral wall art with some embroidery. And the design that I’ll be using is already in the sheet fabric, making it SO easy to follow.
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Map Wall Art with Oval Picture Frames and Antique Maps
October 29, 2014 · By · 83 Comments
A couple of months ago, I posted a photo on my Sadie Seasongoods Facebook page– it was a project I had worked on a year ago, before I had even started my blog. The response was overwhelming- folks LOVED the my map wall art with antique maps inside oval picture frames. So, I knew I was onto something and decided to create new ones so that I could share it as a project tutorial here on my blog.Read more ›
Simple Upcycled Wall Art with Vintage Crochet Doilies
January 23, 2014 · By · 6 Comments
As you’ve probably noticed, I’m a fan of vintage crochet doilies and the handmade lace trims of days gone by. No surprise, figuring out inventive ways to display them is a favorite past time. So when I saw this idea online and wanted to give it go myself. This post contains affiliate links for your crafting convenience.Read more ›
Unique Wall Decor with Antique Hardware and Architectural Salvage
January 15, 2014 · By · 22 Comments
Irish folklore says that the doors in Dublin homes were painted in bright colors so that drunk Irishmen could find their own home after a night of many pints- apparently there had been a slew of “stranger in my bed” incidents, which led to the pretty painted doors. Even if it’s complete rubbish, I’ve loved antique hardware from old doors ever since. And I decided to make some unique wall decor with my architectural salvage to create entryway decor.Read more ›
