Most thrift stores are positively littered with the remnants of wedding registries from days gone by. In particular, stacks of silver plate (not to be confused with stamped sterling silver) are a pretty common sight at secondhand shops. Trays, platters, bread baskets, pitchers- there are just scads of it available at thrift shops, varying in price and quality. Thankfully, today’s crafters are finding fresh ways to repurpose those silver-plated items into new and exciting projects.Read more ›
DIY Gazing Ball and Stand
June 23, 2026 · By · 6 Comments
Years ago, my friend, Gail from My Repurposed Life posted a project that I just adored. She turned an old bowling ball into a DIY gazing ball, and I was completely smitten with the idea. I loved how hers looked and knew that if I ever thrifted a bowling ball, that I’d want to do the same thing.Read more ›
Reading List: Books About Bakeries
June 19, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
The weirder the world gets…the less desirable reality gets!…the more I escape into books. And the more novels I read, the more frequently I can put together these “what I’m reading” type of blog posts. I always try to include some sort of theme, and today I wanted to share some books about bakeries and sweet treats. I mean, who doesn’t love a cute little story about baking and such?Read more ›
Recycled Crafts from Stuff You’d Normally Toss
June 16, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
The recycle bin and trash can are receptacles that fill up with any number of things. Some of it is proper waste, of course, but you may be tossing things into these bins that could be crafted with. From wine corks to cardboard tubes, there are loads of recycled crafts and project ideas for items destined for these bins. Instead of tossing them out, however, perhaps one of these creative ideas will grab your attention and have you retrieving them from the bins.Read more ›
Upcycling Inspiration for Nautical Decor
June 13, 2026 · By · 2 Comments
I’ve always been a fan of coastal decor. But as someone who’s lived in different parts of Florida, that often meant the soft, beachy, and subtropical version (shades of turquoise and sandy neutrals, etc.). But I also find myself drawn to nautical decor, too- an often more cold-water, boating-centric version of the style. So, I thought it was high time to hunt down some upcycled projects that exhibit the best of nautical decor in a single collection.Read more ›
Challenge Accepted: Unpainted Upcycled Projects
June 10, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
When most people think about upcycling items from the thrift store, they usually envision painting as the main part of the process. And while paint is involved in a lot of thrift store makeovers, it’s not the only avenue to take. So, in honor of Earth Month, I thought it’d be fun to put together a collection of upcycle ideas that are unpainted. From home decor to garden whimsy and fashionable accessories, there are a lot of ways to repurpose those thrift store finds without the help of paint.Read more ›
Craft Ideas for Wooden Spools
June 6, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Once upon a time, sewing thread came wound on wooden spools. Spools of all sizes- thick and thin, tall and squat. And now, those vintage wood spools are found in antique shops and thrift store cookie tins, begging to be crafted with. Thankfully, there are plenty of wooden spool crafts and ideas out there, including these.Read more ›
DIY Lantern from a Glass Globe Light
June 2, 2026 · By · 13 Comments
I never pass up the light fixture section when I go to Habitat ReStore- especially the shelves full of glass shades. And these ruffled, draped globes caught my eye IMMEDIATELY. They seemed pretty enough to decorate with just on their own, and I wondered if I could turn at least one of them into a DIY lantern, too. Read more ›
Summer Crafts and Project Ideas
May 29, 2026 · By · Leave a Comment
Summer is here, and it’s time to celebrate the long days, warm weather, and fun in the sun (or shade). Whether you spend the season indoors or out, there are any number of DIY projects and summer crafts to help you enjoy the season. Grab your SPF, a cool pair of shades, and your creativity, and let’s celebrate summer!Read more ›
Clever Ways to Reuse Picture Frames
May 25, 2026 · By · 4 Comments
The picture frame section at a thrift store is something I never pass up without a thorough inspection. Not only do I sometimes find unusual or eye-catching art for our home, but there are often interesting frames that can be repurposed into something completely new. Sometimes the repurpose is simple- used as a frame for other prints or photos. But there are also some really clever ways to repurpose and upcycle those picture frames in entirely new and unexpected ways.Read more ›
