Last year, I was on one of my regular thrifting “adventures” when I came across a brass trivet of a turkey. It didn’t look very old and was missing a few rubber feet on the underside. But, I picked him up because I thought he might be the perfect centerpiece for a Thanksgiving wreath.Read more ›
Best Upcycling Ideas and Repurposing Projects by Sadie Seasongoods
DIY Home Decor Ideas to Make Your Home Personal and Unique
October 29, 2023 · By · 4 Comments
Your home is your haven. It’s where the heart is. We all want our homes to look and feel warm, inviting, personal, unique, and like an accurate representation of ourselves. The best way to make a home original includes home decor ideas that add individual touches and create special features that elevate the home from builder’s grade average to personal and unique. Read more ›
Gorgeous but Gourd-less: Fall Decorating Ideas Without Pumpkins
October 26, 2023 · 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 ›
Skull Art with Vintage Buttons
October 25, 2023 · By · 10 Comments
Here I am again, pulling out a project from the Sadie Archives. You see, this skull art I made with a thrifted embroidery hoop and some vintage buttons never made it onto my blog. It dates back to 2014 and it’s taken me nearly 10 years to dig it back out for publishing.Read more ›
Repurposing Ideas for Fall Decor
October 24, 2023 · By · 2 Comments
Pumpkins and acorns and fall leaves- Oh, My! It’s that time of year again when stores stock their shelves with Fall decor and pumpkin spice makes its triumphant return. But here’s the thing- some of the best Fall decor starts at a thrift store first and gets transformed into something amazing.Read more ›
Unique Bathroom Decor Ideas to Spruce Up Your Personal Oasis
October 23, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Isn’t it funny that your bathroom is your first stop in the morning and last at night, yet when it comes to home decor, we often let our bathrooms take the backseat?Read more ›
Fall Pumpkins to Upcycle
October 23, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Pumpkins are the quintessential symbol of fall and one of my favorite elements to decorate with. But I also live in the South, which means pumpkins put out too early can rot away in the heat. So, upcycling ideas for fall pumpkins like these are a great way to decorate, regardless of how warm it still is outside.Read more ›
Halloween Art from the Thrift Store
October 18, 2023 · By · 8 Comments
About a year ago, I spotted this tree print at a thrift store. It caught my eye not because it was unique or special (the original Kohl’s price tag on the back confirmed that). But because it looked a little haunting, and I thought it might be fun to upcycle into some Halloween art.Read more ›
DIY Halloween Decor from the Thrift Store
October 17, 2023 · By · Leave a Comment
Thrift stores, yard sales, even your closets and garages are full of items that can be upcycled into DIY Halloween Decor. Sometimes, all you need is a great idea to get started. Here are some fun “befores” and “afters” to inspire you to make some repurposed Halloween decorations this season!Read more ›
Halloween Decoration Ideas for Ghosts and Jack-o-Lanterns
October 16, 2023 · 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 ›
