Do you ever spot something at a thrift store, see the price, and start laughing maniacally to yourself because the thrift shop is crazy? Crazy for thinking someone will pay the price on the tag? Well, that happened to me when I spied these vintage candlesticks. I left them on the shelf for some other sucker to overpay for, but they haunted me. Whispering to me to upcycle them into bases for artificial topiary trees…
Recipe Holder from Vintage Kitchen Utensils
March 4, 2020 · By · 21 Comments
Full disclosure- I originally posted this project for a recipe holder in August of 2014. And while I don’t like to be the kind of blogger that re-publishes old content, I’m making an exception for this one. It’s a super simple craft project and uses vintage kitchen utensils, which I happen to have a weakness for.Read more ›
30+ Wine Crafts and Projects for Wine Drinkers
February 25, 2020 · By · Leave a Comment
Love it or hate it, wine is a VERY popular drink of choice for many of us. And if you also happen to be a crafter AND a wine drinker? Even better. Between wine cork projects and wine bottle crafts, there are all kinds of wine crafts out there.Read more ›
Nail Apron as a Brush Organizer
February 18, 2020 · By · 16 Comments
Even though I already upcycled something into a paint brush holder, I had an idea that I wanted to try out. And it involved a nail apron, or one of those canvas aprons that workers used to wear (or maybe still wear?) at hardware stores.Read more ›
Retro Canisters for Mid Century Modern Kitchen Decor
February 12, 2020 · By · 52 Comments
Whenever I’m at an antiques mall and see a set of retro canisters, I always pause and ponder if I need them. You know the kind I’m talking about, right? Tea and coffee canisters that come in different sizes, often labeled in a vintage or mid century modern font?Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Vintage Hardware
January 28, 2020 · By · 11 Comments
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a soft spot for vintage hardware. From keyhole covers to antique door knobs to old hinges and beyond, I love it all. Generally speaking, architectural salvage can be big and bulky, like reclaimed lumber or porch columns. And while those are all fine and good, I usually beeline for the salvaged hardware when I’m at an architectural salvage store.Read more ›
Winter Cabin Decor
January 16, 2020 · By · 38 Comments
“Thrift the Look” is one of my favorite challenges that I do as a blogger. If you’re new to my blog, then “Thrift the Look” is when I take a gorgeous photo of a home decor style and recreate it with items from the thrift store and upcycling when necessary. Today, the theme is Cabin decor; but more specifically for me, I’m working on decor for a winter cabin with a touch of rustic chic.Read more ›
Basket Wall Decor with Bohemian Design
January 8, 2020 · By · 34 Comments
A quick perusal on Pinterest (and DEFINITELY on Instagram) will show you just how popular Boho decor still is. And more specifically, that basket wall decor is a pretty common theme in Bohemian design. So, of course, I wanted to get in on the fun with a thrifted version that had some Sadie style flair.
Secondhand Slim Down: 25 Lbs Lost!
December 31, 2019 · By · 28 Comments
Here we are, at the end of 2019 and the first year of my weight loss journey. I thought it would be most appropriate for me to blog about where my weight loss journey stands, how far I’ve come, and what comes next. But most importantly, let’s get right to my latest milestone: 25 lbs!Read more ›
Glass Bottle Crafts and Upcycling Ideas
December 29, 2019 · By · 15 Comments
I’m sure you’ve heard me mention it countless times, but glass recycling is no longer available where I live. While we’ve adjusted our shopping habits to accommodate this, it’s not always easy to avoid glass bottles and jars. Which means I am ALWAYS looking thinking up glass bottle crafts and ideas to upcycle the glass in our recycling bin.
