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Smart ways to transform cheap thrift store finds into stylish home decor and budget decorating ideas.
Do you see old furniture at the thrift store or on the side of the road and dream about making it over? Me, too! But I don’t want to be bothered with the hassle of removing paint or varnish on the pieces. This is how to paint furniture without sanding or priming. If you are […] Read more…
If you love antique furniture with a chipped and aged finish, you will be happy to know that you can easily recreate the farmhouse look with modern day pieces. I’m sharing my simple tips of how to distress furniture with vaseline. These tricks are great for a thrift store furniture makeover! If you are willing […] Read more…
This DIY dog bed that you don’t have to sew couldn’t be an easier project! Seriously, this is a fleece dog bed anyone can make! Don’t let your pet sleep on the ground anymore! All you need is 30 minutes and two materials to make a cute dog bed that’s warm and cuddly. This dog […] Read more…
Wondering how to chalk paint mason jars? It couldn’t be easier! So transform those old glass jars you have around the house into stylish organizers and vases right now! Who else has a lot of mason jars and empty glass jars around the house? Am I the only one? I hate to give away (or […] Read more…
Have you seen those dreamy rope ottomans on Pinterest? They’re all the rage, especially with a boho decor. When I found out how much the rustic-looking items cost, though, I immediately decided to make a DIY tire ottoman with rope and am very happy with how it turned out! Not only is this DIY home […] Read more…
I want to have kids come trick or treating at my house this year, but with social distancing I don’t want to actually open the door and hand them candy! Which is why these cute Halloween candy buckets made from thrift store coolers are a perfect way to give out treats! When I saw old […] Read more…
Hand stamped books bundles are a cheap and easy way to instantly add farmhouse decor to your home. Why are stamped books a hot new decor trend? Because it literally is one of the easiest DIY projects you can make for your home! They are also very inexpensive to make, can be personalized in many […] Read more…
We’ve got a small covered front porch without a lot of space to decorate. But my mission this autumn was to bring some color to the space. After a couple visits to the thrift store, I came up with these fall front porch decorating ideas on a budget. I decided to challenge myself to see […] Read more…
Wondering what to do with an empty wine bottle, besides recycle it? If you want to upcycle a wine bottle (or create a beautiful wine bottle holder for a gift), then you’ll love this easy DIY macrame wine bottle hanger. I used this tutorial to make a hanging wine bottle vase. But you can use […] Read more…
Brilliant ways to save money with leftover paint projects to spruce up your home. Paint is perhaps the cheapest way to makeover. But what about all the paint that’s leftover when you’re finished with your project? You don’t want to waste it! Instead of tossing that extra paint after your next home improvement project, keep […] Read more…