There’s an anonymous quote that says, ‘recycling turns things into other things, which is like MAGIC.’ When reviewing all her upcycled craft projects and fashion sense, Abby Drennen, author of a DIY blog for Goodwill since November 2014, and a personal fashion blog titled, ‘Les Bottes D’ Eleanor,’ is quite a magician herself. With one wave of her creative wand, …
DIY: TV Stand Transformed Into a Butcher Block Island
I recently came across a butcher block top while out shopping. I had no idea what I would do with it but it was too good of a deal to pass up, so of course, I bought it. When I got home I was looking through my workshop and came across this TV stand that I had purchased at Goodwill …
DIY: Thrifted Stand Gets Some Pizzazz
I hope everyone is well and ready for the new year! This week while at Goodwill I came across this cute little round stand. It was a little beat up cosmetically, but sturdy. My favorite combo. Everyone knows that I’m drawn to furniture that needs a little TLC. Not only will it end up being a unique piece, you can …
DIY: Taking a Thrifted Stand from Sad to Fab
Happy Holidays! It’s hard to believe that the holiday season in upon us and another year is coming to an end. While everyone is talking about all the holiday “deals” I’m thinking, why limit your deals to just one month out of the year? Shopping at thrift stores like Goodwill is 12 months of deals for me. While I …
DIY: Cassette Tape Pencil Holders & Record Bowls
Hi everyone, Abby here! I’ve been spending the better part of the past year working to organize my craft space. To say it’s a “work in progress” is an understatement; our attic/home office overhaul has been quite the under-taking. I’ve arranged and re-arranged the furniture too many times to count. But now, I think I finally have everything where I …
DIY: Creating an Upscale Look on a Thrifted Table
Hi all! Okay, this blog post is on a custom order that I did for a client. Even though I did not find this actual table myself, I cannot tell you how many times I’ve seen this style table for sale at Goodwill. If you are in search of a table to redo and come across one, grab it, …
DIY: Revived Coffee Table
While out shopping with my mother I came across this broken coffee table that someone had a free sign on. Free! I was excited. My first thought was, I could just take off the broken top and add a wood top instead. As you can see in this before picture, other than the missing glass on the top, the …
Craft Night Out: Halloween Book Page Banner
Hi everyone, Abby here ! I hope you’re enjoying the change in seasons! The crisp chill in the air, the turning of the leaves, everything fall! I’m back again to share another super easy DIY with you all: Halloween-themed banners. October means Halloween for me: working on a costume, carving pumpkins, decorating. This year, I might have gone a little over …
Halloween Look Book & DIYs
Goodwill is the Halloween destination for people who want to be fashionable and environmentally conscious while styling themselves in one-of-a-kind costumes that are sure to impress. Each year, people visit the more than 3,300 Goodwill stores in the United States and Canada to find the clothing, shoes and accessories they need to create unique Halloween costumes. Shoppers can choose …
DIY: Painting Glass Gives Cabinet New Look
Happy fall everyone! My favorite season of the year! Today’s blog is going to be on a little stand that I found shopping this week. It reminded me of one that my mom had when I was young, so of course I wanted to buy and update. The first steps, as always, was to sand it and prime it. …