Now, I realize that a few things may occur to you upon seeing this project. Those of you who know me might be confused because I don’t normally create politically-charged projects. And on top of that, nothing in sight was upcycled from a thrift store find. But I couldn’t help myself upon ordering this garden flag: it was simply too pretty to put outside, so I turned it into a boho wall hanging instead.Read more ›
Framed Coastal Wall Art on Sandpaper
June 12, 2024 · By · 10 Comments
Not too long ago, I found a wonderful treasure at a Habitat ReStore: a framed Navajo sandpainting. It was such a special and unusual find, but the sandy texture sparked a most peculiar idea. Could I create something beachy with a similar texture? Some framed coastal wall art, perhaps…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 ›
DIY Wall Art from Thrift Store Finds
January 11, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Filling up the vertical real estate in your home can be a daunting (and expensive task), depending on the wall space available. Hanging photos of family and friends is less popular than it used to be, now that all our pictures are digital. So, framed wall art and other hanging decor are more popular than ever. To keep things thrifty and on budget, here are some DIY wall art ideas to spark some creative approaches to decorating the walls in your home.Read more ›
Coastal Wall Art from a Thrift Store Book
August 27, 2015 · By · 39 Comments
Vintage books- particularly encyclopedias, field guides, and atlases- have the best graphics and color plates. And as much as I hate removing pages from books, these glorious graphics otherwise stay hidden away. So, when I found this relatively plain collage frame, I decided to transform it into some coastal wall art. With the help of a thrifted nature atlas, as well.Read more ›
