This month, our blogging group is participating in an Upcycle Challenge. I love giving thrift store items makeovers, so this challenge was a fun one. We could spend no more than $20 for the item and the materials needed for the makeover. If you've seen any of our thrift store makeovers, you . . .
Marquee Monogram
It's one of the rare occasions when we're sharing some decor from Gloria's place. While I love all things coastal and creating new decor from thrift store finds, those aren't exactly Gloria's style. Not at all, really. Her place is a mixture of glam, sophistication, and fun with lots . . .
May Day Flower Basket
Happy May Day! Spring is in full bloom and whether you're decorating with faux flowers or fresh ones, May Day has always been a day to show off some floral decor. I found a long wall basket at Goodwill recently and even though it was black and not at all spring like, I knew all it needed was a . . .
Coastal Vanity Box ~ Thrift Store Find Makeover
Coastal Vanity Box ~ Thrift Store Find Makeover. I've been lucky lately to have found some thrift store items that are just right for makeovers. I wanted to add a little more coastal decor to our guest bath and I was looking for a small box that could be used as a vanity box with a few items that . . .
Copper Painted Thrift Store Finds
Lately, I've found a new love of copper accessories for my kitchen. For a while, I had been admiring various pieces while out shopping, but I'd stop myself from buying anything because I just didn't think I could make it match my decor. I decided to buy some utensil holders and that's how my copper . . .
Thrift Store Watch Box Makeover
While I'm not a watch wearer, Gloria absolutely loves them. She has quite a few and she loves coordinating them with her outfits. She has a large watch display box, but it's rapidly filling up. When I spotted a smaller one at Goodwill recently, I knew I could give it a makeover and have it blend in . . .
Recipe Card Stand Makeover
I bought an old recipe card stand at Goodwill a few months ago. It needed a makeover, but it's just the kind of project I like! I changed it from drab and outdated to a piece that fits in with my coastal kitchen decor. I only paid a couple of dollars for it and I had all of the supplies on hand to . . .
Coastal Recipe Box
I've got another thrift store find makeover to share with you. I know that we all access recipes on line, but I still love having printed recipes. I've got lots of recipes printed out and they've been crammed into one of my kitchen drawers. I've been on the lookout for a box that would be the right . . .
3 Easy Coastal Decor Projects From Thrift Store Finds
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 . . .
Easy DIY Coastal Wall Art
Keeping in mind that I set a very small budget for a guest room makeover, I needed to find ways to add some wall art cheaply. This project was as inexpensive as it was easy! Once again, paint makes all the difference. I took a old thrift store frame and turned it into a pretty piece of coastal wall . . .
