Hello everyone – Happy almost summer! Abby back with another upcycle project for you all! We LOVE a zero-waste craft in this house, and today’s fits right there! The inspiration for today’s DIY was incredibly random, but am sharing because it illustrates how easy it is to find inspiration anywhere. A few weekends ago, we were driving back from a …
Fringe Upcycle Dress
Hello everyone – Happy Spring! Abby back with another upcycle project for you all! Fashion Weeks have come and gone, but the inspiration never ends! I love fringe, and fringe is a big trend for Spring/Summer 2022, so I took some inspiration from some of the shows to upcycle a dress! I love this summary of the Spring/Summer 2022 Fringe …
Add Artistic Inspiration To Your Next Thrift Refresh
For your next upcycling project, consider tapping into the creations of world-famous artists as your design inspiration. For this blog, a run-of-the-mill pair of tall bar chairs was transformed into artistic pieces with the help of Piet Mondrian (1872-1944), a Dutch painter known for his abstract style. His paintings are simple, geographic and bold—and they look really cool in today’s …
12 Months of Thrifting: May Prompt – Pots & Planters
Planting season is upon us and Goodwill is the perfect place to stock up on this month’s thrift theme for your flowers and plants: pots and planters. Planters might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of thrift stores, but there are so many affordable options readily available at Goodwill at a fraction of retail …
Fancy, Floral Flip Flops
It might be lame to open another blog post with “Happy Spring”, but friends, it’s still spring! Not too much of that fake spring stuff we get in NE Ohio this time of year, which is EXCEPTIONAL! And with an official and actual change of seasons, I’ve been switching over my wardrobe: putting away winter coats, bulky sweaters and boots …
Spring has sprung // Floral Letter Wall Hanging
Happy Spring, my friends! Abby here – Can you smell that? It’s the smell of spring – fresh air and sunshine are hitting extra special this year. How about you? In honor of what seems like an extra special Spring Equinox, thought I’d share a cheery, floral DIY with you all. I won’t lie, this project has been on my …
DIY Spring Craft with Secondhand Books
It’s starting to feel like spring is in the air and what’s better than a DIY spring craft to get in the mood?! This project can most likely be done with items you already have, and if not- they are easily accessible for a great price at your local Goodwill! Supplies: 2-3 used hardback books Acrylic paint and a foam …
DIY Floral Wall Hanging for Spring
I always love making my own inexpensive versions of popular decor trends, so this spring I decided to tackle the floral wall hangings that I’ve been seeing around! By using supplies I found at Goodwill, I’m able to save money, save stuff from the landfills and come up with something that’s one-of-a-kind. My version is inspired by forsythia, a spring …