Yard decor, especially recycled yard decor, is such a fun way to show off your personality outside. Whether you like bright and whimsical decorations or quaint and sweet elements, the same thing holds true: all of it makes for fun DIY projects!Read more ›
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
Garden Tool Organizer for the Garage
March 18, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
Like many folks out there, our garage regularly suffers from a lack of organization. We both suffer from a “we’ll put it back later” mentality when it comes to replacing tools and such, instead leaving things strewn about haphazardly for way too long. But I recently had to buy a second trowel because I simply could not find our original one, which is when I knew it was time for a garden tool organizer. An organizer or hanger that I would actually use time and time again.Read more ›
Mid-Century Modern Wall Decor from a Collage Frame
March 13, 2024 · By · 14 Comments
As you likely recall from this initial thrifting post and this follow-up thrifting post, we are still in the process of decorating our home. I’m still hunting for mid-century modern wall decor, and spotted this collage frame while at a Habitat ReStore last year.Read more ›
Fun and Junky Planters for Your Yard
March 12, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Using unique and unexpected items as planters is always in style at this time of year. Whether it comes from a flea market, a thrift store, or the storage shed out back, I always ask the same question: What can I plant in this? And if you’re on the hunt for some inspiration for a few planters with personality, then you’ve come to the right place.Read more ›
Transform Your Space: Creative Home Decor Ideas
March 7, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Looking to give your home an instant face-lift but don’t know where to start? Transforming your space can be simple with the right decorative touches. This article will provide creative home decor ideas to help you overhaul any room without breaking the bank.Read more ›
Milk Glass Vases as St. Patrick’s Day Decor
March 4, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
For years now, I’ve been casually collecting milk glass vases while thrifting. I’ve enjoyed gathering different sizes and designs but until recently, had only used them in winter decor. But with Spring approaching I finally decided to break out of that decorating habit.Read more ›
Irish Decor in a Vintage Mason Jar
March 1, 2024 · By · 93 Comments
Back when I was 25-years-old, I treated myself to a trip to Ireland. I quickly fell in love with the entire country, but specifically a region called The Burren. For a girl from the Chicago suburbs, its pastoral simplicity was almost exotic. I made a mental note to somehow capture it in miniature to use as Irish decor for St. Patrick’s Day.
Wooden Pendant Necklace from Old Tennis Rackets
February 22, 2024 · By · 74 Comments
I didn’t set out to make a wooden pendant necklace when I lopped the heads off of some old tennis rackets for my Christmas cross stitch project. But, crafting kismet took over right from the start. Here, allow me to explain and show you what I mean.
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Bird Nesting Material in a Rusty Spring
February 21, 2024 · By · 77 Comments
We have a lot of birds that frequent our yard. We offer multiple bird feeders, bird baths, and bird houses (many of which are upcycling projects of mine), and I wanted to make a new one for them. Bird nesting material is something I wanted to make plentiful for them, and I had an idea of just how to do it.Read more ›
DIY Fire Starters from Household Waste
February 20, 2024 · By · 45 Comments
We’ve all been told to clean out the lint trays in our dryers to avoid a house fire. And for good reason- dryer lint burns like crazy! Which means it’s the perfect ingredient for DIY Fire Starters. And those things come in SUPER HANDY when you need to get a fire going, either in your fireplace or a fire pit outside. Read more ›
