Are you ready to celebrate the 4th of July? Today I'm sharing how I made some patriotic decorations out of wooden blocks. I bring these out in May before Memorial Day and leave them up through most of July. In my previous life, before I created jewelry and started blogging, I sold vintage collectible children's books on eBay. There's a long story behind that, too, but I did it while we were ... continue reading...
Latest Thrift Store Makeovers
Vintage Mirror: How You Can Make a Thrift Store Find Beautiful!
I've been blogging since 2006 and doing craft and DIY projects my whole life so I have a lot of old projects still hanging around. Here's a thrift store vintage mirror makeover that I did back in 2014. I saw this huge vintage mirror even before I ... continue reading...
25 Nifty Items You Absolutely Need to Buy at Thrift Stores Now
Thrift store shopping has always been a part of my life. We struggled financially for many years when we were first married. First, my husband was in school, then I had kids and chose to stay home with them instead of paying for childcare. But I ... continue reading...
Want to See Some Amazing Thrift Store Hauls and Flea Market Finds?
We love shopping at thrift stores and flea markets! Usually, we're buying to repurpose the items and sell them but we often buy things to use in our own home, too. We've shared some amazing thrift store hauls on Facebook Live videos but I realize ... continue reading...
My 5 Favorite Simple Jewelry Box Makeovers of the Year
It's hard to believe we're almost through June! I spent the first half of this year concentrating on all the jewelry boxes I found at thrift stores and garage sales. I think I'm caught up now so I'm going to share my 5 favorite simple jewelry box ... continue reading...
Latest DIY
How to Make Easy Patriotic Decorations Out of Wooden Blocks
Are you ready to celebrate the 4th of July? Today I'm sharing how I made some patriotic decorations out of wooden blocks. I bring these out in May before Memorial Day and leave them up through most of July. In my previous life, before I created ... continue reading...
How to Make a Fun & Affordable 4th of July Banner With Old Denim
Confession. I may be a hoarder. Every year or so I help my hubby clean out his closet. He wears his jeans 'til they're frayed and so faded that I hate to donate them to Goodwill! But I still can't bring myself to throw them away. So I stash them ... continue reading...
How to Make Super Simple Summer Charm Earrings
It's now officially summer! When the seasons change we usually make a change in our outfits. But sometimes we just can't afford to spend much on new pieces for our wardrobe. That's why I like to check out thrift stores and make my own jewelry! ... continue reading...
How to Make the Best Lemon Decor for Your Home
Have you been noticing lemon decor practically EVERYWHERE you look? I have. I love it... but I want to make my own. I've shared a few projects on Facebook Live and thought I'd put together a list of where to find all the supplies I use in my DIY ... continue reading...
