You have no idea how long I've searched trying to figure out what to actually call this thing. It's technically a monkey pod item. Monkey pod bowls and serving pieces were popular in the 1950's (the mid-century modern era). But was it made for nuts? Made for candy? Made for crackers? You got me because...
Fall iPhone Wallpaper Backgrounds
Last holiday season I created some Christmas Phone Wallpaper Backgrounds that were the hit of the Christmas season! OK, so Rudolph wasn't knocking on my door high-fiving me or anything, but they were downloaded quite a few times. So this year I decided to make some Fall Phone Wallpaper Backgrounds to tide you over until...
Bright And Cheerful Fall Porch Decor
Normally I decorate my fall porch with lots of pumpkins, cornstalks, and tons of warm fall colors. A couple of vintage thermoses or picnic baskets scattered about. Maybe a wool blanket casually thrown over the arm of a chair. In years past, my fall porch was just oozing with all the fall looks and feels....
Window Art With Glass Plates
I have been wanting to make a faux stained glass window using pressed glass plates from the thrift store forever! And I finally got around to doing it this weekend. This is an inexpensive way to give a mosaic look to a windowpane. These windows look great hung in front of your actual windows, so...
Fabulous Fall Planter Ideas For Your Porch
Now that fall has pretty much officially started (hello, pumpkin spice lattes) and Labor Day has passed, my attention has turned to decorating my porch for fall. A big part of my front porch decor is a fall urn, container or arrangement beside my front door. It just shouts Hello, It's Fall! Let's get this...
DIY Tiered Tray From Dinner Plates
A few weeks ago while wandering through Walmart I found these cute Pioneer Woman melamine plates that came in three different sizes. They're made to mix and match and sort of give off that eclectic thrift store vibe. Although I don't see them online anymore, I have seen them at my local store in the...
DIY Faux Enamelware Basin | Great To Use As Planters
I love to use some of my vintage enamelware basins and washtubs in the garden to hold pots of flowers. It's a good way to dress up (or dress down) your typical flower pots and give them more of a vintage/farmhouse/rustic vibe. But then because the basins are sitting out in the elements they tend...
50+ Budget-Friendly DIY 4th Of July Decorations, Crafts And Recipes
Today our Thrift Store Decor Team is putting together a collection of our favorite 4th of July decorations, crafts and recipes. I think the Fourth Of July calls for colorful, easy-to-make and inexpensive projects. The best part of 4th Of July crafting is you can use patriotic decor all summer long since Memorial Day, Flag...
Mosaic Bowling Ball Yard Art
Bowling balls are one of the easiest things to turn into upcycled junk art for your garden. And they are readily available at thrift shops and yard sales. Psst - this post was originally published in 2011. I have recently updated it with a more current supply list, prettier photos, and a more complete tutorial....