You may have heard the phrase that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. It amazes me how often that is true! Even though not everything comes from an actual trash can, thrift store items are basically the same thing. The items that are donated to thrift stores are because they are unwanted and discarded. This makes thrift stores a great place to find items to turn into treasures. In my case, however, I came up with a trash to treasure project from an item that was simply given to me.
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How To Decorate With Flea Market Finds
I love shopping flea markets and I usually go for the junk! For some reason, rusted and old pieces of unique items inspire me in decorating. Maybe it’s the unexpected that I find to be so intriguing! I do know that I get such a sense of enjoyment from seeing an old seemingly useless piece of junk used in a new decorative way. I’ll show you how to use flea market finds in a variety of fun ways throughout your home.
What To Do With Crates: 20 Amazing Ideas
Who would have ever thought that fruit crates, wine crates or other bottle crates would wind up as such popular pieces in home decor? The rustic vintage look has become so popular and these crates are the perfect accessory for warming things up and adding some nostalgic interest to a room. Are you wondering what to do with crates? Have you come across a cool looking vintage style but it is left sitting in the garage for lack of a better use? I just might have some better ideas for you!
Cabin Interior Design Ideas And DIY
Having a cabin or cottage means having a place to get away from the norm and really relax. This is often also reflected in the interior design. While your main home may be a bit more traditional in it’s decor, a cabin is where you can get really creative with the space. The materials, colors, and uniqueness of your decor can be played up to the point of making your vacation home interior extra fun and whimsical.
How To Decorate A Room With Simple Things
Decorating a room in your house shouldn’t be stressful or unaffordable. In fact, there are plenty of ways to decorate with the simplest of things. See how to decorate a room in style by upgrading what you have.
Easy Home Projects For An Updated Look
Have you ever wanted to just tweak some of the ordinary accessories in your home? Maybe you have the necessities for holding things, that you need in your home, but they are just…ordinary. Shopping in boutique home decor stores may leave you wanting the interesting and artful accessories but not loving the price tags. However, anything that you have in your home can be customized for a unique look. Some of the easy home projects only require minor adjustments to what you have. Other projects could be creating something from scratch, however, still easy. See how to easily update your home without spending a fortune.
Modern Rustic Decor Ideas
It may be easy to visualize rustic decor but, what about modern rustic decor? Think about everything that you know about rustic decorating and then combine it with more contemporary pieces. Just like shabby chic combines rustic and soft feminine accents, modern rustic also combines rustic and chic but is a little more polished and simplistic. You will typically see a modern rustic style in more of a city setting although it can be done anywhere.
DIY Picture Frame Ideas
If you like to get creative with your home decor, a good place to start is with a DIY picture frame. Whether you want to make over an existing frame or create one from scratch, decorative picture frames can add unique style to your decor. Try one of these picture frame crafts to either give as a gift or to use yourself.
DIY Shabby Chic Decor
If you like vintage style decorating that is a little rustic and a little feminine, you will love shabby chic decor. To get this style in your home, you just need to add some fun accessories. However, you don’t have to buy expensive home decor when you can make your own chic accessories for a fraction of the cost! These DIY shabby chic decor ideas are not only affordable but they are easy to complete as well!
Easy Upcycling Ideas For Your Old Things
If you are decorating on a budget or simply just don’t like seeing things go to waste, you’ll love these upcycling ideas for the home. I try to upcycle whenever I can and find it very rewarding. When you can give new life to old things, it’s a win-win. You not only eliminate waste, but you also get some new things for your home. When I was looking for ideas to share with you, I realized that I upcycle a lot! And, a lot of what I repurpose are pretty common items. It will get you thinking about what you may have laying around in your basement or attic!
50 Unique Ways To Repurpose Old Stuff
Before you throw anything out, you may want to give it a second look. Could that item be used for something else? There are so many ways to repurpose old things into new items that you may not have considered. I have put together a collection of 50 unique and creative ways to repurpose your old stuff.
Vintage Home Office Ideas
Over the course of my antique shopping I have come across some real interesting antiques that would be perfect for decorating a vintage home office. Whether you have a home office or just want to warm up your work area away from home, vintage accessories can add a lot of decorative interest.