a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
I wanted to add frames to my home to hold family pictures, but when I started looking, I was shocked at how expensive new frames have become! Since I love a good DIY project, I decided to check my local thrift store, and I wasn’t disappointed. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to update thrift store frames, this list… Read More
Have you ever thought about turning something old into something beautiful? I am heading to Disneyland so I thought I’d turn a $2 thrifted Minnie Mouse sheet into a dress! With some simple sewing skills, you can transform a plain sheet into a stunning babydoll dress with puff sleeves and charming bows on the back! Let’s dive into this DIY… Read More
I have a little spot in my yard that’d be perfect for a planter. But the problem is, planters are expensive! So instead of buying a big fancy one, we’re going to thrift a filing cabinet and repurpose it to be a planter! Plus I’m going to tile it to make it even fancier. I have a whole tutorial for… Read More
I’ve been looking for cute accessories for the closet I’m redoing. While at the antique shop, I saw lots of hat display stands. But they range from $30 to $125. I bought one, but after looking at it, I thought that I could easily make one with thrifted items. Here’s a tutorial for how to make a DIY hat stand.
I love shopping architectural salvage yards. It’s fun to see the items that make historic homes so special. I love that these items are saved from land fills. Mostly though, I like to find items to make my house unique. So I decided to make an architectural salvage yard directory. This listed is organized by state in alphabetical order. If… Read More
My office is a little sad- especially the wall art. I’m on a budget so I was brainstorming how to make a big impact on a tiny budget. I decided to thrift some picture frames and give them a new life! This used picture frames makeover has a hint of rainbow and I’m so excited to show the process! It’s… Read More
