If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know I’m big on cheap decorating ideas. I love flea market and thrift store upcycles not only because you can decorate on a budget but also because you can find unique pieces. With a little vision, you can turn almost anything into home decor. […]
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Upcycled Hutch Makeover
Upcycled Hutch Makeover: This outdated hutch got a new look with chalk paint. The shelves were stripped down to the natural wood for contrast using several different methods. Facebook marketplace is my new go-to for furniture these days. About two months ago I found a hutch on marketplace that caught my attention. I had been […]
Rescue Restore White Dresser Makeover
We all have that one (or more) outdated piece of furniture that we mean to replace but never seem to get around to it, don’t we? One of those pieces in my house is my daughter’s dresser. I have a specific idea of what I’d like to replace this with, but I’ll probably only find […]
My $3 Flea Market Find
You guys know by now that I really love a good flea market. You just never know what interesting things you will find. A few weeks ago my mother and I stopped at a roadside flea market that didn’t look like much from the outside. It looked more like a small, run-down village than a […]
Reupholstery and Vintage Chairs
Have you priced dining chairs lately? They’re not cheap! I’ve been on the hunt for a set of four chairs for my little breakfast nook for years and I really just didn’t want to pay full price for them. Even moderately priced decent chairs start at around $200. I’ve always loved this set* but at […]
Small Side Table DIY Upcycle
Flea market finds sometimes make for the best decor. I didn’t buy much at flea markets this summer because I don’t want my entire home to look like it was thrifted, but I did score this wheel that I used to make a small side table. Isn’t it cool? I’m not sure exactly […]
DIY Custom Fireplace Surround
Remember a few weeks ago I showed you how to seal chipping paint? The paint I was sealing was on a vintage mantel I found at a flea market. Right after I sealed the paint, we began a living room makeover. This makeover was on the lighter side, without any major construction (yet). The only […]
Upcycled Killie Pot Planter
Last weekend I visited my favorite flea market that only happens twice a year. I always come away with some amazing finds. I prep like an athlete in training for this one, lol. Get there early, stay hydrated, and do a super quick lap as soon as I get there to scout out the […]
13 Creative Upcycles
Are you ever amazed at the creativity some people possess? If you think about it, almost everything around us is a form of someone else’s creativity. From the songs on the radio to the meal you order in a restaurant to the creative upcycles you see on Pinterest…everything is a creation of some sort. The […]
10 Tips for Picking an Item to Upcycle
I have a treat for you today. My friend Meghan from Your Wild Home is guest posting here for me. We are talking about tips for picking out items to upcycle. Flea market and yard sale season is upon us now, and Meghan has some great tips to keep in mind before you head out […]
Rustic House Number Sign
Today it’s time for another DIY challenge. I haven’t done one of these in a few months so I was re-energized with this one. For this month’s challenge it was my turn to pick the item. As I mentioned in Friday’s post I picked chain. With that in mind, I created this Rustic House Number […]
