Every now and then, we all just want to escape to a cabin in the woods. But when we can’t get away to a rustic retreat, it’s nice to have touches of cabin decor in our own homes, no matter where we live. Here are some thrifty and upcycling ideas to get that cozy cabin look for less.Read more ›
Cleaning an Old Cutting Board to Make a Cabin Sign
June 9, 2021 · By · 9 Comments
When you find a wonderfully old, heavy cutting board at the thrift store, it’s hard to pass it up. But what if it’s SO well-loved that it borders on “gross”? Well, that’s what happened to me recently at Habitat ReStore. And I knew that cleaning this old cutting board would require some effort.Read more ›
Upcycling a Vintage Canteen with a Flannel Shirt
September 24, 2020 · By · 22 Comments
Even though my book is completely and utterly finished, I’m STILL thinking up ways to craft with flannel. And this project started when I spotted a vintage canteen that a vintage-selling friend had posted on her Instagram page.Read more ›
Camping Decor with Repurposed Picture Frames
May 23, 2019 · By · 6 Comments
The first time I posted a Hudson Bay Wool Blanket–inspired project, I thought of it solely as fall or winter decor. Those classic HBC blankets are made of wool, after all, right? But, a few of my readers commented that the stripes actually reminded them of summer camp. So, I decided to revisit the same idea to create some camping decor to use during the summer months.Read more ›
Lake House Decor from the Thrift Store
September 27, 2018 · By · 29 Comments
Welcome to the latest installment in my “Thrift the Look” series! As you might recall, this is a blog post where I take an inspiration photo from a magazine and recreate it as best I can using thrift store treasures and minimal DIY. And this time around, the style is Lake House Decor.Read more ›
Fabric Covered Books for Cozy Home Decor
October 26, 2017 · By · 70 Comments
I think it’s high time I create another flannel project, don’t you? The weather is finally feeling like Fall and I am craving all the cozy plaid. And today’s project also has a special twist: All of my project materials came from thrift stores that benefit an animal-based charity! And to get in a cozy frame of mind, I decided to create some fabric covered books with flannel shirts.
Brochure Stand and Mountain Cabin Decor
August 10, 2017 · By · 53 Comments
This magazine rack was a thrift store find that came home with me, even though I had no plan in mind. But it was heavy and sturdy (i.e., good quality) and seemed like it was a blank canvas for a future project. It finally dawned on me that it would be PERFECT as a brochure stand in a mountain cabin that my in-laws used to own.Read more ›
Antiquing and Thrift Store Shopping in Blue Ridge, GA
June 4, 2017 · By · 17 Comments
This, my friends, is a Junkin’ Journey long in the making. You see, we’ve been traveling to Blue Ridge, GA for the past 10 years…falling in love with the town and area a little bit more with each visit. It’s been a family destination for a long time and there are so many things to do in Blue Ridge. And one of them happens to be shopping in Blue Ridge, GA – specifically at antique malls, vintage shops, and thrift stores! Read more ›
Painting Hudson’s Bay Stripes on Plain White Dishes
February 16, 2017 · By · 81 Comments
A Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket with its iconic stripes was a mainstay in my childhood home. And while I don’t have that blanket anymore, I had a burning desire to recreate that same look. Upcycling thrift store pieces seemed like the easiest way to do so. Namely, I wondered if I could paint some plain white dishes with Hudson’s Bay stripes.
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Plaid Christmas Wreath from Recycled Flannel Shirts
December 1, 2015 · By · 89 Comments
I wanted to make a a plaid Christmas wreath by upcycling some of the flannel shirts (and scraps) I had. Even though I live in the suburbs, I always imagine that our home is actually a Christmas cottage in the north woods. So, I headed to the thrift store for some Christmas flannel fabric that would work for my craft idea.
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