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These junk gnome cuties are about to be your favorite! I love how easy they are to make and how many ways you can make them your own for any decor or holiday style you want. Completely made from junk around your house they are a budget friendly craft for kids or grandkids as well!…
This little project mixes a few of my favorite loves…a vintage garage sale find, pets and crafts. It all started with a vintage mailbox that need a cute idea for a makeover. Then storage got short and I wanted a good way to harness dog leashes and dog treats. A marriage was born. Of course,…
You can really dress up a boring laundry room with some creative vintage storage ideas, like this photo box decorated with an old sewing pattern! I’ve been showing you ideas to turn your laundry room into a little more inspiring space, because we all need clean clothes, but no one said it was super fun!…
Hunting down a great thrifted frame is one of life’s little joys if you ask me. When the frame has one of those old cardboard pieces of artwork still hanging around, I say even better. I’m going to show you how to use a cheap, outdated picture I got in a thrift store to make…
I have a thing for men’s neckties. I especially love the out of date vintage neckties that have funky colors and loud patterns, but you could use any old tie for this necktie upcycle. When I see neckties at thrift stores and garage sales I typically buy a few and try to keep them in…
In case you missed it, I’m working on a few ideas to make our laundry room a more functional space. If I have to be in there as much as I am I might as well enjoy the scenery right!? You can catch my last idea here and today’s vintage style laundry cart is coming…
Who doesn’t love an old cutting board? There are butcher blocks and cutting boards that have seen better days in thrift sores and garage sales all over the place. You may even want to make your own vintage feeling cutting board! This list has a ton of ideas to upcycle those old wood cutting boards…
How much do I love old things? It’s ridiculous. I have been pilfering through these bins of old ironstone and hotel china at one of my favorite booths at Round Top Antiques Week for a while now. Every time I visit I’m thrilled my guy hasn’t run out of these fine wares and a new…
Howdy friend! So happy to have you join me today! I am sharing a simple but BEAUTIFUL deer print garland you can DIY in no time! You just need a few supplies to get started and then the fun begins! Deer Print Garland Supply List This list contains affiliate links, I may receive a commission…
Take miscellaneous vintage hardware and turn it into art! I am always one for a quick and easy DIY project, especially when it is something vintage and cute I can decorate with! While I was shopping the fields at Round Top Antiques Week this fall I found a booth full of rusty vintage hardware. I…
Another fantastic Antiques Week is in the books. Round Top is the twice a year holy grail for antique and junk hunters like myself. I had the privilege of spending a few days there this year and showing some new ladies the ropes with my Round Top Guided Tour. We had a blast! It’s always…
What do I do with old photographs? There are always suitcases and boxes full of old photographs in flea markets and thrift stores, maybe even your attic. Often you see a sign that says, “adopt a new family”, “instant family” or “trade in your family for new ones” as a funny saying alongside the…
I love to paint things, but sometimes there is a better alternative to add texture and design to a project. The alternative is FABRIC. I have gathered a ton of fun ways for you to add fabric to your project and make it a true original. Often you only need some a small amount of…
This SIMPLE idea will put your old sewing patterns to good decorative use! Y’all are going to LOVE this idea!!! I first came up with it a while back at my mom’s house and haven’t had a chance to share it. When I was at the 99 Cents Only Store the other day I grabbed…
Tabletop decorating is hard for me. Is that weird? I have managed to get my coffee table down but nightstands still pose a challenge. I think it’s because I like to decorate with things I love or mean something to me and not just random stuff. I also have certain elements I like incorporated. Maybe…