I first posted this easy salad recipe at the end of the summer almost five years ago. In Texas, the end of summer and early fall is still HOT! It's that time when you're ready to start wearing boots and sweaters and eating soup and cornbread. But it's way too hot to cook. This easy, leftover couscous salad is a good 'transition meal' for late summer/early fall. It's pretty flexible, ... continue reading...
Latest Thrift Store Makeovers
18 Things You Should ALWAYS Buy at Vintage Flea Markets
Remember a few weeks ago when I shared the 25 things you should ALWAYS buy at thrift stores? Today I thought I'd share with you a list of things to buy at vintage flea markets and some ideas on how to use them. I'm not talking about the ... continue reading...
How to Make Chicken Wire Frames from Thrift Store Finds
Here's a throwback DIY tutorial for! This has been my most popular project over the past 5 years... chicken wire frames! I first published this on August 4, 2014, and people have been reading and making these ever since. Actually, these are so easy I ... continue reading...
Thrift Store Jewelry Box Makeover with Green Paint
Welcome to our upcycle challenge! This month's challenge is called "Green with Envy" and is sponsored by Dixie Belle Paint Co. I won a few jars of their amazing paint several months ago. One of the colors was "Guacamole" so I thought it would be the ... continue reading...
Where to Buy Jewelry Box Hinges & Other Hardware {VIDEO}
I've been doing jewelry box makeovers for over 7 years now and there's no end in sight! My goal? Save every old jewelry box and jewelry cabinet from the landfill. And I know many of you are joining me in my quest. I know that ... continue reading...
Latest DIY
Galvanized Wooden Easter Eggs, an Easy Spring Spray Paint Project
Happy Spring! Easter is super early this year so we have to get on those Easter DIY projects! The one I'm sharing today could almost be a thrift store makeover since I bought these supplies on one of my thrifting trips. But the ... continue reading...
How to Make a Sign from a 1″ x 6″ Board, My Have Courage and Be Kind Chalk Couture Mini Signs
Today I'm going to show you how to make a sign. These mini signs are adorable! They make great gifts, fun home decor to fill in small spaces, and they're great sellers at craft shows, too. Best of all... they're quick and easy! Don't miss the video ... continue reading...
How to Stencil Grateful and Thankful Signs
Y'all know I LOVE decorating for fall. And that I get a little upset when Thanksgiving is forgotten between Halloween and Christmas. I try to switch out my decorating a little after Halloween so we have something special for the month of November. ... continue reading...
How to Make a Candy Corn Ombre Chalkboard Sign for Fall
Have you seen these ombre chalkboard sign ideas on Pinterest lately? As soon as I saw one I wanted to learn how to do this technique. And I was surprised at how easy it is when I had the right supplies. I made this sign on a Facebook Live ... continue reading...
