It’s Thrift Store Decor Tour day, and you know I love seeing what everyone starts with almost as much as the finished projects. This month’s collage has a little bit of everything: picture frames, old furniture pieces, fabric finds, a ceiling fan, and a few things that definitely leave you wondering where they’re headed. My project started with a thrift store frame and some Dollar Store metal flowers. It turned into colorful framed wall art with chicken wire, moss, and a little rearranging...
7 days ago • 1 min read
This week, I’m sharing a handful of projects that all started with doors, or at least gave old doors a brand new job. From storage to seating, these ideas are practical, pretty, and full of repurposed charm. Entry Table from Repurposed Finds This little table came together in such a clever way. It is one of those projects that proves a few castoff pieces can still have a lot of life left in them. Bookcase Made with Bi-Fold Doors Bi-fold doors are easy to overlook, but this project gives them...
11 days ago • 1 min read
I know this piece doesn’t look very birdbath-ish right now, but that’s what makes the makeover fun. A thrifted candleholder found a whole new purpose with a simple flip, becoming something sweet for the garden. This candlestick is unique, but maybe you have a large lamp base, or something similar? Thrift Store Candlestick See the Transformation Details Here
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, This week is all about side table makeovers. I’ve dragged home plenty of these little tables over the years, and they're among my favorite pieces to redo. They’re small enough to tackle without a huge commitment, but they can still make a big difference in a room. A Hexagon Table Gets a Second Chance This little table had a great shape, but it needed something extra. A bit of decoupage helped bring out its charm without making it fussy. A Simple Small Table Makeover Sometimes the...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Sewing isn’t usually my first choice. I’d much rather be in the garage with a saw and a pile of wood. But this drop cloth hammock turned out to be one of those simple projects that was worth pulling out the sewing machine. Lulu and her Mama See my tips for this beginner sewing project here. Bonus: This is a collaboration with six other bloggers. click here
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there! Old picture frames are one of those thrift store finds I have a hard time passing up. Even if the art inside isn’t my style, the frame usually has plenty of possibilities. This week, I’m sharing a few clever ways to give those frames a new purpose. A Rustic Shadow Box From Simple Pieces An old frame gets a useful new job with a little rustic charm.Read More Chippy Chalkboards With Old Frame Charm Old frames and chalkboards are always a good match.Read More Old Frames Turned Into a...
25 days ago • 1 min read
It’s Furniture Fixer Upper Day, and this month’s projects are such a fun mix. Some pieces looked rough from the start. Others just needed a fresh vision. And one little coffee table gave me more than a few reasons to change my plan along the way. If you love seeing what old furniture can become, you’re going to enjoy this collection. There’s plenty of inspiration here, along with a few before photos that might make you look twice. Read More Here
27 days ago • 1 min read
This week’s projects are all about easy ways to refresh tired furniture without diving into a full reupholstery job. A little paint, a simple stencil, or a tufted detail can completely change the look of an old piece. This Old Chair Was Ready for a Second Chance This chair makeover is a great reminder that sometimes a fresh update is all it takes to make an old piece feel special again. Want the Tufted Look Without the Stress? If button tufting has always seemed too complicated, this project...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Sometimes the simplest projects are the most satisfying. An old wooden bench seat did not need a full overhaul. It just needed a little attention and a fresh new finish. With paint on the seat and a richer wood tone on the base, it turned into a piece that feels updated, useful, and easy to style in so many spots around the house. It is the kind of makeover that reminds us to look twice at old furniture before passing it by. See the full bench makeover here I think you will be surprised by...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read