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It will be time to decorate for Christmas soon and I was looking back on my decor from years past. I enhance my decor using vintage, handmade, and whimsical items. Most of my decor comes from thrift stores, junk shops, and flea markets. I do buy a few new things each year but that is...
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I'm a baby boomer born in 1954 into the boomer generation. I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, the first space walk, and so much more. I also recall many fun things I miss. Here is my partial list. If you are a baby boomer, chime in...
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The list of things you can use to make a Christmas wreath is endless. I have used everything from compact discs to silver plate trays. Of course, grapevine and evergreen wreaths are in the mix too. When I'm ready to put a project together, I look around my shop, house, shed, and even the lawn...
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Do you have a themed ornament tree, or do you just go all eclectic? I'm an eclectic decorator myself. I like to make unique Christmas ornaments using things in my junk drawer, garage, workshop, closet....you get the idea. These are some of my more whimsical and fun ornaments..... 1. Jello Mold Ornaments These silver bell...
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It took a while but I found the perfect white paint color and this is how I found the white that looked best on our bedroom walls........ When we decided to paint our bedrooms I went on the hunt for the perfect white for the walls. Choosing the paint color for the trim was not...
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These thrifty DIY gift ideas are the best of the best from The Thrift Store Decor Team. I love some of these projects so much I'm going to make a few of them for me and maybe a couple for gifts. The gift ideas are for anyone, anytime, for any reason. They make great Christmas...
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Create a festive and welcoming door wreath for Christmas using a silver plate tray or platter. Paint it with chalkboard paint and decorate it with Christmas greenery. Add a fabulous ribbon hanger as the final touch. I have a thing for silver-plated dishes. Back in the day, I didn't like them because I felt they...
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Painting kitchen cabinets is a money saver. Renovating a kitchen is one of the most expensive home remodeling projects. Most of the kitchen remodel cost is often associated with replacing cabinets. Suitable quality cabinets are costly, but replacing cabinets often also requires replacing countertops, making it a huge undertaking and extremely expensive. Painting cabinets is...
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How to paint an outdated magnetic board and add DIY magnets made from junk drawer finds. I found a wood framed magnet board at the local flea market that originally came from Hobby Lobby. The look was a little outdated, so I did my thing. The price was $10. The price tag from Hobby Lobby...
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Isn't it funny that your bathroom is your first stop in the morning and last at night, yet when it comes to home decor, we often let our bathrooms take the backseat? Our bathrooms can be one of the most intimidating spaces to decorate. And for good reason: we don't want extra things cluttering the...
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These dining chair makeovers include new fabric-covered seats and pretty painted finishes in all colors. Painted dining chairs with fabric seats are at the top of my favorite makeovers list. You can paint wood chairs, metal chairs, and plastic chairs. The difference between the before and after is so dramatic. I can't say that about...
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There are as many silver plate repurpose ideas as there are stars in the sky, and you can find silver plate items really cheap at thrift stores and flea markets. So get ready to make a DIY project or a simple display! Silver Plate Repurpose Ideas I paid $10 for this beautiful assortment of silver...
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I bought a few things this week from my favorite junk shop and our locally owned online auction company. Two of the items are Christmas things. The first photo shows the outside of the junk shop in Hopkinsville, Ky. There is a lot of good stuff inside and outside the store. I found the hand-painted...
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Distressing furniture and home decor accessories is quick and easy. You can distress any type of paint, and there are many different techniques for distressing paint. I've learned some tricks when it comes to this popular technique for making furniture and decor look old and worn, and I'm sharing my tips for distressing furniture today!...
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Today I made Salted Chocolate Caramel Pecan Turtles (also known as Millionaires Candy) with my special twist…..sea salt and I have the recipe for you. I also made Chocolate Haystacks and Butterscotch Haystacks. On a roll! Making sweets was much more fun than cleaning the house would have been. This is a family favorite and...
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I get questions about what not to sell at garage sales. Here are my thoughts. Garage sales, yard sales, and estate sales are some of the easiest ways to convert old stuff into extra cash, but experience tells me they may not be the best place to offload some items. Unique or old, outdated things...
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I've put together many DIY Christmas tree decor pieces over the years. I didn't realize just how many until I started looking back at old Christmas projects. I made the trees from junky stuff. I love using reclaimed hardware, drawer pulls, etc. to make unique items. You can do the same. I bet you...
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Make one-of-a-kind teacup Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree or for gift-giving. The ornaments can be personalized to fit your decor style or the gift recipient's occupation, hobbies, etc. Thrift store shelves are usually overflowing with teacups if you need a few for projects like this one. My tutorial includes a video of the...
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As we get closer to winter, preparing your home for colder months by winterizing your home's interior and exterior is a necessary and practical. Winterizing your home is an excellent way to safeguard it against the harsh effects of cold weather and to cut down on high energy expenses. It's an annual routine that shouldn't...
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When I spotted the desk at my favorite junk shop, I knew just how I would paint it. There was a pretty detail on the desk that I hoped to save from the paintbrush, and I did! I paid $40 for the desk. It had lost most of it's original drawer pulls but that wasn't...
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