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    DIY Projects, Gardening Tips & Thrifty Decor Ideas

    Learn how to create a budget-friendly home you'll love using repurposed thrift store finds, easy DIY & craft projects, and seasonal gardening tips.

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    • squirrel repellent
      Homemade Squirrel Repellent Recipe
    • A DIY project with heart. How I rescued and updated my mom's vintage enamel topped table. It looked pretty grungy BEFORE, but the AFTER looks so much better :)
      How To Update A Vintage Enamel Top Table
    • Decorating a small porch.
      How to Decorate a Small Porch
    • DIY lavender and chamomile relaxing bath salts.
      Easy DIY Lavender Bath Salts A Simple 5 Minute Recipe

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    • Painting A Vintage Metal Lawn Chair
    • Repurposed water crock transformed into a planter sitting on a table surrounded by other plants and planters.
      From Beverage Dispenser to Planter: Repurposing A Damaged Stoneware Crock
    • Give thrift store decor a budget-friendly makeover! Learn how to use rub-on transfers on repurposed thrift store finds to create stunning wooden decor pieces. This easy DIY adds charm to trays, bowls, and more!
      Rub On Transfers For Repurposing Thrift Store Finds
    • Looking for creative ways to repurpose thrift store finds? Discover 100 unique and budget-friendly DIY ideas to transform secondhand treasures into stunning decor and gift ideas for the home and garden. Get inspired and start crafting today!
      100 Creative Home And Garden Upcycling Projects
    House Of Hawthornes has been featured on many nationally recognized publications including The Pioneer Woman, Better Homes & Gardens and The Huffington Post.
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    About House Of Hawthornes

    Hi, I'm Pam and I am so glad you are here at House Of Hawthornes. I write about quick and easy DIY projects for the home, gardening tips and thrifty home decor ideas that won't break the bank. Modern Farmhouse, Flea Market and Eclectic are my favorite design styles. Learn more about me →

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      DIY Birdseed Suet Cakes
    • How to make window art with glass plates from the thrift store for a mosaic look.
      Window Art With Glass Plates
    • Glass jar decoupaged with dried pressed flowers setting on a wooden tree slab.
      Easy Pressed Flower Craft | DIY Decorative Glass Jar


    Fall Decorations & Crafts

    Discover a collection of inspiring fall home decor ideas and easy DIY projects.

    • Tutorial for making a rag wreath from fabric scraps.
      Easy Rag Wreath Tutorial
    • Quick and easy instruction for how to make DIY faux caramel apples for your fall decor. They are great for Halloween decorations also and they last years.
      Making Faux Caramel Apples (For Fall Decor)
    • What a hoot! This adorable owl is a super QUICK and EASY DIY wood slice project for fall home decor or any time of the year. A ten minute craft for kids.
      DIY Wood Slice Owl
    • Halloween Ghosts Made From Gourds

    See more Fall Crafts & Decor →


    Gardening

    Gardening tutorials and unique flower container ideas along with DIY garden projects to brighten your day.

    • Yellow and orange mums setting on the front porch for autumn decor. Discover tips for buying, growing and caring for hardy mums.
      Fall Mums Buying Tips (Chrysanthemums)
    • Tips on how to grow peonies. Everything from soil conditions to USDA Plant Hardiness Zones to ants. Includes how to cut peonies for flower arrangements.
      How To Grow Peonies - A Complete Guide
    • Your guide to drying hydrangeas. It doesn't get easier than this!
      How To Dry Hydrangeas The Easy Way
    • How to store peonies - pink peonies in a vase setting on a white wooden table.
      Storing Peonies To Bloom Later

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    Container Flower Gardening - Porch & Patio

    • Fall porch pot using traditional fall colors.
      Beginner Friendly Fall Porch Planter
    • Making A Fall Foliage Planter (No Mums In This One)
    • Learn how to create stunning fall container gardens using celosia and other unique plants. Discover expert tips for planting and styling a colorful, cozy autumn display for your porch - without mums!
      Using Celosia for a Bold Fall Container Garden
    • Fabulous Fall Planter Ideas For Your Porch

    Winter Porch Pots

    Learn how to decorate outside planters and urns for Christmas to make your front porch festive for the holiday season.

    • How To Make Winter Porch Pots
    • How To Make Outdoor Christmas Planters
    • Winter porch pot for the holidays using pine cones, grapevine wreath and an inexpensive fresh greenery christmas wreath.
      Incredibly Easy Winter Porch Pot Hack
    • 20 Beautiful Winter Planter Ideas

    See more Outdoor Christmas Planter Ideas →


    DIY & Crafts

    Quick and easy DIY and craft projects for your home and garden.

    • How To Make A Barn Quilt
    • Learn how to make these stylish and budget-friendly DIY shelving projects in your own home. Easy step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process to create a more organized home this weekend.
      DIY Shelf Ideas
    • diy wood poster frame with dandelion print from Cavallini & Co.
      DIY Wood Poster Frame
    • DIY Terrarium: A Woodland Version

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    Upcycling

    Upcycling thrift store finds is an eco-friendly and thrifty way to create unique and fun home & garden decor.

    • If you've ever wondered what to do with all those vintage hankies you got from your grandma, here are 10 craft projects to repurpose those handkerchiefs!
      Craft Ideas Using Vintage Hankies
    • Easy Homemade Candles In Granny's Candy Dish
    • Breathe new life into your vintage Longaberger baskets. Discover how to paint these beloved collectibles to compliment your modern home decor. Bring them out of storage and start using them again!
      Painting Longaberger Baskets
    • bleaching wooden bowl for farmhouse style look
      Bleaching Wooden Bowls For A Modern Farmhouse Look

    See more Upcycled Projects →


    Recipes

    Our most popular recipes.

    • A 30 minute Blueberry Crostata Recipe. Also known as galette, rustic pie or rustic tart, it is perfect for new bakers You can't go wrong with this one.
      Blueberry Crostata Recipe
    • Homemade Apple Hand Pies
    • Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe
    • This is the best recipe for soft and chewy oatmeal cookies! Super easy to make and no electric mixers involved, so kids can help make them too.
      Best Soft And Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

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