Our New Headboard –  Thrifty Style Team Father’s Day Edition
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Our New Headboard – Thrifty Style Team Father’s Day Edition

Today we are sharing our new headboard for the guest bedroom.  Welcome to our monthly posting of Thrifty Style Team. This is an extra special edition because we are showcasing our spouses, partners and DIY sidekicks and their skills. In honor of Father’s Day I’m happy to share my sweet Honey Bee and our new…

White Wash Painted Mantel Headboard – Beginnings of a Bedroom Makeover
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White Wash Painted Mantel Headboard – Beginnings of a Bedroom Makeover

Creating a white wash painted mantel headboard for the beginnings of a bedroom makeover. As a creative designer, it is sometimes difficult to turn down the thoughts running through my head. My mind is like a film reel, constantly running with ideas full of colors, makeovers, upcycles, fabrics, paint projects and more. Even when idle,…

Painted Carved Box Makeover – Just Like Whitewashing But With Color
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Painted Carved Box Makeover – Just Like Whitewashing But With Color

After much debate and self-talk, I forged ahead with this painted carved box makeover. Here’s the tale of how the painted carved box makeover began. Don’t you just love surprises? I do too- especially when it’s free and it’s vintage. A few years ago I purchased an antique hope chest for $25. As if that…

Repurposed Mirror for Bathroom Makeover – Thrifty Style Team
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Repurposed Mirror for Bathroom Makeover – Thrifty Style Team

Recently I removed the oversized builder-grade mirror above the guest bathroom vanity. After searching high and low for a replacement I repurposed a mirror for the bathroom makeover. I have been working for five straight weeks on our guest bathroom makeover. One of the first decisions that I made was to get rid of the…

12 Spring Green DIY Projects – DIY Housewives Series
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12 Spring Green DIY Projects – DIY Housewives Series

Our DIY Housewives Series is back this month with all things green. Today our group is sharing 12 Spring Green DIY Projects. Lately we can’t go anywhere without hearing someone discuss the weather. Locally our temperatures dropped 30 degrees this past Thursday in just a few hours. The cooler temps were accompanied with crisp, bright…