Christmas and plaid go hand-in-hand, so it’s really no surprise that there are a lot of tartan-inspired holiday decor projects out there. From Buffalo check to red and green patterns, there are plenty of Christmas plaid ideas to incorporate into your decorating plans. And if upcycling items from the thrift store is your cup of tea, then this collection of plaid projects is definitely for you.Read more ›
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
Crafting and Decorating with Vintage Christmas Ornaments
November 29, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Vintage Christmas ornaments are as popular as ever, aren’t they? Antique store vendors can’t keep enough of them in their booths and modern makers are recreating their designs. We just can’t get enough of those vintage glass ornaments with their mercury glass patina in a rainbow of colors. Thankfully, there are tons of ways to display vintage ornaments that go way beyond your Christmas tree.Read more ›
Christmas Wreath Ideas
November 25, 2024 · By · 1 Comment
Nowadays, we have a wreath for every season and holiday. But no wreath is as iconic and classic as the Christmas wreath, if you ask me. And while the traditional ring of Christmas greenery is always a festive choice, there are a lot of other Christmas wreath ideas to consider. Especially if you love to upcycle and repurpose unexpected elements as door decor. If so, then this collection is definitely for you!Read more ›
Rustic Christmas Decorations with Wood Slices
November 22, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
Believe it or not, but this project is yet another one that I’m pulling out from the never-published archives. To put it in perspective, this was a collaboration with DecoArt and…A.C. Moore craft stores. Remember them? Anyway, the purpose of the partnership was to create a Christmas craft with their selection of wood slices.Read more ›
DIY Thanksgiving Decorations for Your Table and Home
November 17, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Even though the post-Halloween impulse is to dive headfirst into all things Christmas, we still have a major holiday to enjoy: Thanksgiving! And while it may not have the decorating chokehold on us that Halloween and Christmas do, it’s still worthy of a few fun projects. Especially if you’re hosting a gathering with family and friends! These DIY Thanksgiving decorations are festive yet budget-friendly, which we can all use these days, right?Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Thanksgiving Decor
November 10, 2024 · By · 6 Comments
Traditional Fall decor – pumpkins, leaves, acorns- are perfectly fine and regularly incorporated into Thanksgiving decor. But with a few extra elements- pilgrims, turkeys, Indian corn, and cornucopias- it suddenly feels more like the feasting holiday, doesn’t it? And there are some great upcycling ideas from thrift store finds that will elevate all your Thanksgiving decorating needs.Read more ›
Thanksgiving Centerpiece and Autumn Tablescape
November 7, 2024 · By · 4 Comments
I’ve been a blogger for more than 10 years now and I’ve upcycled a LOT of baskets over that time. But I still always check them out whenever I go thrifting, since I never know when a new idea will strike. Case in point: this hat-shaped basket on the top shelf. Right away, it reminded me of a pilgrim hat and I wondered if I could turn it into a Thanksgiving centerpiece.Read more ›
Gorgeous but Gourd-less: Fall Decorating Ideas Without Pumpkins
November 3, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
As much as I love a good pumpkin, I also love to branch out beyond gourds when it comes to autumn decor. From leaves to acorns, apples to owls, there are some great fall decorating ideas that are completely pumpkin-free.Read more ›
Halloween Decoration Ideas for Ghosts and Jack-o-Lanterns
October 31, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Ghosts and Jack-o-Lanterns are some of the most popular Halloween decoration ideas. They’re classic symbols of the holiday and easy to DIY if you have the right materials. And, with a little creative innovation, there are a LOT of thrift store items that can be upcycled into ghosts and jacks, as well. Here are some easy upcycling ideas for Halloween gourds and ghouls.Read more ›
Spooky Lantern and Spider Web Decoration
October 28, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
I’m not sure if I keep finding the lanterns or if the lanterns keep finding me. But here we are again, with another thrifted lantern project. Given that it’s still October, I’m going with a spooky lantern theme- even though I’ve made a couple of Halloween lantern projects already. Because lanterns keep crossing my path while I’m thrifting, including this recent acquisition from Habitat ReStore.
