a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
I went thrifting recently and found the cutest nightstand. The lines were good, the bones were solid, and the drawers opened and closed easily thanks to their dovetail joinery. But the finish? It had definitely seen better days after many years of use. So, I decided to give it a fresh look and create my very own floral painted nightstand!
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
