One of the curses (or blessings) of falling into the “short and round” category of human shapes is our love of accessories. Scarves, bags, hats, and jewelry tend to be more fun than our clothing choices. So, when I spotted this wire rack (for towels?) at the thrift store, I decided it would be ideal as a closet organizer for some accessories.Read more ›
Antique and Thrift Stores in Fort Myers
June 8, 2023 · By · 23 Comments
It’s been a long time since I traveled so far from home for one of my Junkin’ Journey trips. Recently, though, I had to make an emergency trip to Fort Myers, Florida (where my parents live) while my father was hospitalized. Thankfully, he’s on the mend and recovering, but it was a very heavy, worrisome time (as you can likely imagine).Read more ›
Succulent Hanger in a Wicker Wall Pocket
May 27, 2023 · By · 12 Comments
When I spotted this round basket on the top shelf at a thrift store, I couldn’t grab it fast enough. It seemed like the perfect wall pocket to turn into a succulent hanger for our home. Which, in fact, was something I had been hoping to make.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Coffee Lovers
May 19, 2023 · By · 3 Comments
Several years ago, I put together a blog post that was full of upcycling ideas for wine drinkers. It showcased all kinds of projects using corks, wine racks, glasses, and more. Since it was awfully fun to put together and well-received by my readers, I thought it might be fun to do it again. But this time, the collection of projects would be geared towards coffee lovers and all things associated with a cup of joe.Read more ›
Refashioning with Vintage Patches
May 13, 2023 · By · 17 Comments
I’ve had a love affair with vintage patches for as long as I can remember. It probably goes back to my days of Brownies or Girl Scouts and earning all those badges! But even in college, I’d spend my mad money on patches from the Army-Navy Surplus Store to decorate my beloved denim jacket.Read more ›
Mid-Century Modern Coasters
May 10, 2023 · By · 6 Comments
Admittedly, DIY coasters are a long-time favorite kind of project for me. They’re small, easy to work on, and make great gifts if you don’t keep them yourself. And since I didn’t have a set of mid-century modern coasters for our new home, I figured it was high time I make some.Read more ›
Upcycling a Coffee Canister with Cork Fabric
April 20, 2023 · By · 30 Comments
After recently spotting a West Elm ad for some “crushed soda can vases”, I was inspired to turn to my recycling bin for a new project. It seemed like good timing, with Earth Day right around the corner. So, I grabbed a coffee canister from our bin of “recyclables that can’t be recycled here” and put my thinking cap on.Read more ›
Cactus Garden with Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers
April 12, 2023 · By · 26 Comments
Years ago, I thrifted a vintage salt and pepper shaker that looked like a cactus. I used it in my Thrift the Look: Boho post, (see it in the lower righthand corner below?). But, since then, I kept finding one ceramic cactus after another and ended up with enough to make a cactus garden!
Wishing Well Planter from a Vintage Nutcracker
March 29, 2023 · By · 5 Comments
I’ve mentioned it before, but in my early days of blogging, I used to create content for the Goodwill region in Greenville, SC. Since then, Goodwill has deactivated their blog and I’ve been adding those posts to my own website over time. And this wishing well planter that I made from a vintage nutcracker was one of those projects.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Decorative Trays
March 24, 2023 · By · 3 Comments
Decorative trays are something I’m always drawn to in thrift stores. Sometimes, they’re plain and an ideal canvas for a makeover idea. Other times, though, I see them as the catalyst for another project completely, no longer living life as a tray. And then there are those even rarer times, when I find something else completely that I end up turning into a tray.
