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3 Easy Coastal Decor Projects From Thrift Store Finds

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3 Thrift Store Finds Makeovers into Coastal Decor Across the Blvd

 

Adding more coastal decor to my guest room makeover was easy and inexpensive. Finding various items at thrift stores and storing them away until I think of something to do with them is a frequent occurrence. It’s hard to pass up items that are less than $2.00 when I know that sooner or later, I’ll find the perfect uses for them! Have a look at these 3 easy coastal decor projects from thrift store finds.

This basket is one I found several months ago at Goodwill. It was in great shape and it wasn’t even dirty! I thought about saving it to use with fall decor, but when I started looking through my thrift store stash, I knew it could be turned into a coastal basket.

thrift store basket

I gave it a couple of coats of chalk paint and tied a piece of twine around it.  I painted a starfish using the same paint I used for the drawer pulls on the chest of drawers makeover.  It’s hot glued to the basket. 

Coastal Basket Across the Blvd

How simple was that? I added some coastal vase filler and that was all it took to change the thrift store basket into coastal decor.

Coastal Basket Across the Blvd

 

Coastal Basket Across the Blvd

A recent thrift store find was this sail boat. It was in pretty sad shape, but I knew it could be given new life and be a fun addition to the room.

thrift store sail boat

I took it apart using wire cutters to remove the sails. 

Sail boat from thrift store

I painted the sails and the boat using the same paint I used for my mirror makeover. I had to pull out the twisted wires because they were brittle and breaking. I used fish line when I reattached the sails. 

painting sail boat

I used a stencil to paint an R on the boat and added a small clay disc with a shell imprint. This was something that came from another thrift store find. It was great for this. 

sail boat clay disc

After I put it back together, I thought it looked just right for the room.

Sailboat Decor Makeover Across the Blvd

The last of these thrift store find makeovers uses a frame. If you follow me, you know how much I love using thrift store frames for lots of projects. I loved that this one was oval and that it was $1.99. 

thrift store oval frame

I removed the paper backing and the glass. I saved the glass of course! I’m not sure what I’ll use it for, but you never know. The frame got a quick chalk paint job to match my seahorse wall decor and it was ready to go.

thrift store oval frame

I used a print of Point Loma Lighthouse that I love.  

Thrift Store Frame Gets Coastal Makeover Across the Blvd

The lighthouse is on Point Loma Penisula at the mouth of the San Diego Bay. It was one of my favorite places to visit when we lived in San Diego. I’ve had this print for years and never displayed it. Now, it has a new home. 

Coastal Decor Oval Frame Makeover Across the Blvd

The cost for all three of these makeovers was under $10. You can’t beat that kind of price! I’m pleased that I found great uses for these three items, clearing out a little bit of space in my ever growing thrift store stash! Simple projects are my favorite kind! 

Thrift Store Finds to Coastal Decor Across the Blvd

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  3. sherry says

    Beverly, these 3 projects are fabulous transformations from items that some people would throw away. I love the way you repurposed them into items that look like they were purchased that way. You did a beautiful job. The basket is my favorite!

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    • Beverly says

      Thank you, Sherry! It’s so fun to find things that I know can be given completely different looks for only a couple of dollars! I always loving seeing your thrift store makeovers, too.

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  8. Karren says

    What fun ideas, I am seeing lots of the aqua blue used in projects, the color gives a “cool temp ” feeling. This was a perfect post to share on the #OMHGFF this week, thank you!! Pinned!!

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Karren

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  9. Pili says

    You are the Queen of repurposing, Beverly!! Most of the people would pass on those items but you are able to see the potential on them. I love all of them!!

    Thanks for sharing with us at Sweet Inspiration, hope you have a lovely weekend!

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    • Beverly says

      Ha! I’m not sure about that, but thank you, Pili! I do love to find items that I know can be repurposed easily into decor that I want. Thanks for hosting Sweet Inspirations!

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  10. Katrin says

    Beverly, what great make overs! Costal style is so much fun for the summer, I love it and it gives this cottage vibe that is so lovely, hey? The colours you chose are beautiful!

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  11. Christine at Must Love Home says

    Beverly, I Love all of it!! Especially the basket…it is just lovely! I go to Goodwill regularly and now I will be seeing things in a different way! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity with us at Friday Favorites! Please join us again…and we would love to see you at our Wonderful Wednesday Link Party too, every Tuesday at 4PM! Hugs- Christine at Must Love Home

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    • Beverly says

      Thanks so much, Emily. I was happy when I spotted that sail boat and couldn’t wait to refresh it with a little makeover. Thanks for hosting Merry Monday.

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  14. Laurie says

    Beverly,
    I love these kinds of projects and you did a great job transforming them into beautiful display items for your coastal room makeover! The lighthouse print looks perfect in the newly painted frame! I can see why it would be a favorite place to visit 🙂 The basket really came to life with the chalk paint makeover, but I have to say the sail boat is my favorite. It really looks so fresh and new! Just beautiful! Pinning to share!

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    • Beverly says

      Hi! I know you’re not due to be home from camping yet, so it’s great that you’ve got a little time and internet connection! Thanks so much about these makeovers. I love the sail boat, too!

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  15. Helen says

    I am a photographer and I have some great lighthouse photos that would go in a frame like that – off to the thrift store!! Thanks for sharing on the DIY Party!

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  17. Darlene says

    Gorgeous transformations from thrift store finds. You did a fantastic job on them – they look professionally done. I especially love the basket.

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  18. Janet Vinyard says

    Hi Beverly, What great coastal décor from your thrift store finds! They all look great, and best of all they are uniquely yours! Well done! Blessings, Janet

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    • Beverly says

      Thank you, Janet! Thrift stores are great for items for projects like these. I love putting my own spin on something that I’ve seen in a store by starting with some inexpensive items from thrift stores.

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    • Beverly says

      Thanks, Tracey Lee. I did a coastal bathroom makeover a couple of years ago and I found several items at thrift stores for that, too. Thanks for pinning.

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  23. Jess says

    Wow…what cute ideas! 🙂

    I would love for you to add this to my Recipes and Crafts Facebook Group:
    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  27. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    Great thrifty finds, and awesome makeovers. I Love what you’ve done with them, and that basket is so pretty. You have a good eye to see the potential in that basket. I would of passed it up because of the ugly color, never even thinking of painting it. But now it’s so pretty, and I love the blue starfish. I will be looking at baskets with a new eye.

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    • Beverly says

      Thanks so much, Linda! I love finding thrift store items that I know I can make work with my decor by giving them quick makeovers. I’ve got a stash of items in a closet just waiting for their turn! Baskets are usually very inexpensive at Goodwill and I love finding ones that have a unique look to them.

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