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An easy Easter mantel using bunnies and speckled eggs. A few weeks ago I shared my Vintage Botanical Spring Mantel . I wanted to change the mantel decor a little for Easter, without having to re-do the entire thing. Simple changes were all I needed for an easy Easter mantel. Following is a photo of…
If you have ever wanted to know how to age terracotta pots with paint, this post is for you. Recently I shared my Vintage Botanical Spring Mantel decor. Several people emailed us about the painted pots that hold lavender plants. I quickly created them from clay terracotta pots that I had in my garage. Three…
A spring botanical tablescape – perfect for Easter too! Do you put a lot of thought into your table settings and tablescapes? I love decorating my dining room table. Even if it’s just a casual dinner with friends, I try to make the table look special. Recently, I found these beautiful antique plates and butter…
We believe that this vintage botanical spring mantel is our most favorite yet! Sometimes home decor ideas come together effortlessly. That’s how this vintage botanical spring mantel is. We wanted it to feel like a garden shop met an antique shop of sorts. Come on in and take the tour! Our sweet friend Amy of…
Easy DIY Vintage Tin Planter Using a Smith Brothers Cough Drop Tin Today I’m sharing another fun DIY project. It is an easy DIY vintage tin planter using a Smith Brothers cough drop tin. Can I just stop and share something personal with you right now? Ever since Honey Bee’s scary heart episode, I have…
Chalk Painted Books to Look Like Antiques with DIY Molds Yes, you have heard me say it before – this was a super-fun project! I love that moment when a creative spark is ignited. It’s so personally exciting and energizing that I can’t wait to get started and bring my vision to life. Now I…
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…
Super cute Bee Mine Valentine printable with 4 color options. The sweetest day of the year is coming soon and we couldn’t resist the chance to create some original artwork for you. We thought our Bee Mine valentine printable turned out perfectly adorable. Print one or print them all. You have 4 color options to…
An upcycled shabby French tin can vase. You may already know that I love to cook. Typically I don’t use a lot of canned ingredients except for when I make homemade Italian foods or soups. On these occasions I use lots of canned tomatoes. Just this past Sunday I made a large batch of Italian…
Today I will share with you how to make extra large moss balls. If you have been cooped up inside your house due to winter weather, you might be experiencing signs of Spring Fever. Symptoms include, but are not limited to: wanting to be outside every day rather than inside, the need to be surrounded by…
Painted Wing Chair – Our Most Popular Project. Almost 6 years ago I painted an upholstered purple and olive green plaid wing chair. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? It didn’t match anything in my home decor and there was no budget for reupholstery. Probably upwards of $700 with fabric and labor. The chair was in great…