Rolling Storage Crate

If you have kids, you may find yourself drowning in toys this morning. Natasha from Little Pink Monster created her own rolling crate that’s a perfect emergency toy storage solution. One of the crates Natasha got from the thrift store and restored during an afternoon nap. It’s that easy! Natasha brought the same “pop” to [...Read More]

Painted Flower Vase

Brandi from Blue Cedar Lane was hitting her favorite shopping spot (aka Goodwill) when she saw a blindingly bright orange flower vase. The vase reminded Brandi of one she had been eyeing at Anthropologie so she grabbed it up. With some paint she was able to achieve the same color combo (which also happens to [...Read More]

Sweater Pillow Cover

There is something so cozy and comforting about wrapping yourself up in a warm sweater on a cold day. It almost brings on a sigh of contentment. Pamela from PB&J Stories brought that feeling to her couch with a snuggly sweater throw pillow. Pamela made her pillow from a sweater purchased at Goodwill, but you [...Read More]

Two Tone Coffee Table

Michelle from Prudently Painted Vintage found a coffee table at Goodwill and knew exactly what she wanted to do with it. Why? Because the table was very similar to one she’d seen while stalking looking at Pottery Barn. With a coat of white on the base and walnut stain on top, Michelle had her PB [...Read More]

Painted Glass Vase

Brandi from Blue Cedar Lane had been drooling over the Hive Vases in the West Elm catalog for ages. When she found a black vase at Goodwill, she knew it was the perfect opportunity to make her own.  After priming, painting, and drying overnight, Brandi sanded lightly to show of the vase’s details.  Now she [...Read More]

Fabric Flower Lampshade

Terra from Mama Says Sew gave a garage sale lamp shade a whole new look with a thrift store sheet. Terra sized the sheet to wrap loosely around the shade and then tore the remaining sheet into long strips of fabric. From the sheets, she created little circles that mimic the look of flowers and [...Read More]

Tiered Ceramic Jewelry Holder

Kate from Change of Scenery was on a thrift store shopping extravaganza with a friend when she had the brainstorm to make a jewelry holder from ceramic saucers and candlesticks. Her friend was totally on board so the two stocked up on similarly styled plates in slightly varying sizes. Using silicone glue that works with [...Read More]

Painted Wood Oars

Lisa from Frugal Farmhouse Design is always on the lookout for old oars when she’s treasure hunting. You may have noticed them filling the design catalogs over the summer. While she finds some in fab condition, others are… well… not so much. This isn’t a problem for Lisa who has fun giving them a fresh [...Read More]