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Tag: makeover

Posted on March 2, 2021March 23, 2021

Makeover | Concrete apothecary cabinet

Time for another trash to treasure makeover. This one features a cheap jewelry box, a cement skim coat, and some weathered brass library pulls.

Posted on December 22, 2020December 23, 2020

Brass french horn Christmas wreath

Update an old brass French horn by turning it into a wreath with some modern greenery and berries.

Posted on September 26, 2020October 1, 2020

Bleached wood chair makeover

Bleach. It's not just for laundry anymore.

Posted on April 8, 2020June 7, 2020

Making a miniature advertising mural

How do you make a big statement on a small barn? Paint a miniature advertising mural on it. This one is a replica of a mural on a barn in Dodge County.

Posted on January 28, 2018September 24, 2020

Makeover | Giving a dark, dated curio cabinet a new look

I had some leftover milk paint after last week's jewelry box redo, so I decided to use it on a sad little curio cabinet I had stored away in my basement waiting for inspiration to strike. The cabinet was a thrift store find -- although calling it a "find" might be a bit of a …

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Posted on October 7, 2016September 24, 2020

Makeover | Painting a penny farthing

When we visited Mackinac Island, bikes were everywhere -- and I'm not just talking about on the streets (where no cars are allowed). A lot of the shops sell bicycle art and crafts and T-shirts. This old-timey penny farthing decoration was in the front window of Ryba's Fudge Shop. All the bike art reminded me …

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A history nerd and profligate collector, I spend way too much of my free time at thrift stores and garage sales, salvaging other people’s castoffs. When I’m home, I’m attempting to use power tools I have no idea how to operate and undertaking craft projects well beyond my skill level. Sometimes they actually turn out.

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The latest addition to my downstairs bathroom: a D The latest addition to my downstairs bathroom: a DIY vintage-style first aid box. Can you guess what it was in its pre-makeover days? #vintagefirstaidkit #vintagefirstaidbox #diyhomedecor #vintagedecor #farmhousedecor #farmhousebathroom #upcycle #upcycleddecor #thriftedhome #thrifteddecor #cricutcrafts #cricutstencil #mythriftydiy #vintagefarmhousestyle #vintageindustrial #vintageinspireddecor
My latest thrift store bunny makeover. #beforeanda My latest thrift store bunny makeover. #beforeandafter #easterdecor #springdecor #concretedecor #concretedecoration #thriftstorefinds #thriftedhome #vintagedecor #farmhousestyle #farmhousedecorating #neutraldecor #thriftedmakeover #diyhomedecor #diycrafts #concreterabbit
Freshening up my home with some spring decor. Swip Freshening up my home with some spring decor. Swipe for the before and after of the jewelry box turned concrete apothecary cabinet.
#easterdecor #springdecor #springdecoratingideas #concretedecor #thriftedhome #thriftedfinds #apothecarycabinet #jewelryboxmakeover #beforeandafterhome #diyhomedecor #diycrafts #farmhousedecor #neutraldecor #neutralhomedecor #vintageshelfie #concreterabbit
Happy Valentines Day to all the lovebirds out ther Happy Valentines Day to all the lovebirds out there.
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#valentinesdecor #valentinesdaydecor #crafting #decoupage #newspaperart #newspaperdecoupage #newspapercrafts #diyvalentinesdecor #neutraldecor #neutralvalentinesdecor
Found the heart-shaped covered box at a thrift sto Found the heart-shaped covered box at a thrift store Sunday. The perfect way to finish off the #vignette on top of this cabinet in #Valentines Day  style. ❤️❤️❤️ 
#vignettestyling #farmhousedecor #neutraldecor #farmhousestyle #vintageshelfie #vintagestyle #thriftstorefinds #thrifteddecor #thriftstoredecor #rattandecor #secondhanddecor
Happy 2021, friends! Out with the old, in with the Happy 2021, friends! Out with the old, in with the new! Unless you’re a vintage lover, in which case, it’s out with new, in with the old ... 🤣🎉🍾
#vintagelove #vintagehome #vintagehomedecor
Merry Christmas Eve, friends! #vintagechristmas #v Merry Christmas Eve, friends! #vintagechristmas #vintagechristmasdecor #vintagechristmasdecorating
Give me all the vintage brass horns. They’re so Give me all the vintage brass horns. They’re so festive, especially with the addition of a few evergreen branches, berries, and a velvet ribbon on top.  #christmasdecor #vintagechristmas #farmhousechristmas  #farmhousecozychristmas #vintagehorn #vintagefrenchhorn #vintagebrassdecor #vintagebrasshorn #vintageholidaydecor #vintageholidays #christmaswreaths #diychristmasdecor #diychristmaswreath #classicchristmasdecor
A few of my #vintageelves in a vintage recipe box. A few of my #vintageelves in a vintage recipe box.
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It was like Christmas morning yesterday when I red It was like Christmas morning yesterday when I rediscovered my collection of Santa #blowmolds in storage. 🤣 I haven’t set them out the last couple of years and almost forgot I had them.
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Gobble gobble. Two of my favorite vintage #thanksg Gobble gobble. Two of my favorite vintage #thanksgiving candles. #vintagethanksgiving #vintagecandles #gurley #gurleycandles #vintageholiday #vintageholidaydecor #vintagethanksgivingdecorations #fleamarketdecor #thrifteddecor
Hard to believe it’s November already! Time to p Hard to believe it’s November already! Time to put out the turkeys! #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdecor #thanksgivingdecorations #thanksgivingdecor #farmhousethanksgiving #farmhousethanksgivingdecor #vintagethanksgiving #durkeesspicetin
Meet Frank. He’s a little bit robot, a little bi Meet Frank. He’s a little bit robot, a little bit monster, and all heart. Details on how I made him are on my blog.
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#frankenstein #diyhalloween #diyhalloweendecorations #diyhalloweendecor #diyhalloweencrafts #assemblageart #assemblage #halloweendecor #halloweendecorating #halloweencrafts #upcycling #upcycle #junkassemblage #myfleamarketstyle #farmhousehalloween #farmhousehalloweendecor #diyprojects #diycrafts
Sharing a little Halloween scene made up entirely Sharing a little Halloween scene made up entirely of #thriftedfinds (except for the Q-tip skeleton art, which my son made back in grade schoool — but the frame it’s in was thrifted).
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#halloweendecor #halloweendecorations #halloweendecorating #myfleamarketstyle #fleamarketdecor #farmhousedecor #farmhousehalloween #concretepumpkins #fauxpumpkins #vintagehomedecor #vintagedecorating #halloweenvignette #thriftstoredecor #thrifted #thriftedhome #thrifteddecor #thriftedhalloween #vintageporchlovesvintage
A few of my favorite #Halloween decorations. 🎃 A few of my favorite #Halloween decorations. 🎃 
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#halloweendecorations #halloweendecor #jackolanterns #falldecor #terracottapumpkins #copperjackolanterns #farmhousedecor #farmhousehalloween #farmhousehalloweendecor #farmhousehalloweendecorating #halloweenluminaries #pumpkinluminaries #jackolanternluminary #terracottajackolanterns #icollectcollections #fleamarketstyle
Took some inspiration from Emily at @weatheredware Took some inspiration from Emily at @weatheredwaresandco when styling my shelves for fall. I don’t have all the fabulous vintage pieces that she has, but I think I managed to capture her style. #myweatheredwares #amberbottles #vintage #vintagedecor #vintagedecorating #olivetheprettythings #vintagebooks #vintagecrockery #farmhousedecor #fallfarmhousedecor #fallfarmhousestyle #fallshelfie #fallshelfdecor #fauxpumpkins #fleamarketdecor #fleamarketstyle #shelfiedecor #shelfstyling #shelfie
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