a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
Have you ever spotted a beautiful quilt at the thrift store and wished you could turn it into something wearable? Today I’m sharing how to make a quilt coat using a $6 coverlet I thrifted. It’s white with sweet pink roses embroidered on it—so romantic and perfect for the colder months. I’ll be using the Joni Jacket pattern from Etsy,… Read More
I’ve been wanting to dive into embroidery and make it as easy as possible. After researching different techniques, I found one that’s perfect for hand embroidery for beginners—and I’m obsessed! The secret? Sticky stabilizer. It’s a special paper you can print on, peel off the backing, and stick to your fabric. Then you simply stitch over the design. When you’re… Read More
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
