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White Painted Buffet – Banish the Orange Whenever I’m on vacation, I love to visit local antique stores and thrift shops. Typically I find something that “I just have to have”. For some reason, the prices always seem to be much better than my home area. Never mind that there may not be room in…
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…
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,…
A painted shelf makeover, by way of a free item from the thrift store. Did y’all catch Monday nights episode of One of a Kind on HGTV? I shared with you in All the Buzz a couple of weeks ago how much I love this show. Grace creates the most amazing makeovers for families. This…
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…
Easy vanity bench makeover with fabric and a bit of paint. Welcome to this month’s Thrifty Style Team! Have you ever missed doing something, but you didn’t realize just how much you missed it until you did it again? That is how I feel about this simple vanity bench makeover. I haven’t done a furniture…
Creating a DIY tray from a repurposed cabinet door makes for beautiful home decor. When making wooden DIY projects, lumber can sometimes be pricey. A great alternative can be your local Habitat Restore, thrift store or salvage yard. On a recent thrift store hunt I scored not one, but two cabinet doors for 50% off…
Today we spill the secrets on one of our favorite things to do. How to chalk paint furniture – our best tips. This topic is hands-down the one we get the most questions asked about. If you have never chalk painted furniture or anything else before, this post is for you! By the time you…
Turning an unwanted thrift store item into a coveted beauty is one of my favorite things to do. This painted step stool makeover was such an easy project to do. Walking through any thrift store, you never know what treasures await. Anticipation and excitement run high especially if I am with Jenn or one of…
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…
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…
We found a piece of furniture that already had a makeover. It’s a painted table with chalkboard drawers and rope handles. See how we styled it 3 ways. Once in awhile the thrift and antique shopping Gods are in our favor. Recently Jenn and I were shopping with our friends when we spotted the cutest…