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Reusing home objects has grown in popularity in today's society, where environmental awareness and frugal living go hand in hand. We can lessen waste, conserve resources, and save money by giving items a second life. Here are some everyday objects you may inventively reuse to cut costs and reduce waste. 1. Glass Jars Glass jars...
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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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Do you like to wax furniture after it’s painted? I didn’t think so. I don’t either. That’s why I like Miss Lillian’s No Wax Chock Paint. The paint requires no stripping of the stained finish or sanding before painting and no waxing once the paint job is finished. Easy! You guys know I use all...
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How to create decorative and functional wall decor with a thrifted wood mirror and furniture knobs. Can you ever have enough necklaces or jewelry hangers? I don’t think so. Two jewelry organizers are hanging on my bedroom wall. One of them I made myself, and the other is a handmade piece I bought at a...
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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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Create a unique farmhouse style upcycled candle holder or jewelry holder using salvaged items. My favorite thing to do is put together fun home decor using parts and pieces I’ve picked up at junk shops and thrift stores. You can make a candle holder, too, and you don’t need a big junk stash. There is...
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A fun and easy Spring project made with pieces and parts of toys, flower stems, and drawer pulls. This Scrabble tile craft is so colorful; I just love it. Nothing says Spring like green and yellow! I was wandering around the workshop looking for project inspiration when I spotted the wood toy train piece. I...
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Hey Guys, Hubby and I just got back from a week long vacation/work thing. We went to Niagara Falls for a couple of days then we went to a convention for me, about blogging stuff. So the first photo is me and hubby at the Falls. We drove from Tennessee to Niagara Falls and since...
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I painted this chest of drawers about 6 weeks ago and just now got everything together for this post. It’s been a lazy Summer around here or a busy Summer depending on how you look at it. I chose off-white latex paint for the chest then distressed the paint and applied a light coat of...
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Turn trash into treasure when you reuse and repurpose plastic bottles. These 13 projects are fun and unique ways to upcycle those bottles instead of tossing them in the trash bin. Which was your favorite? I really liked the faux cactus plants. Cute!
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Transform a thrift store find into a decorative jewelry box. These beautiful makeovers involve paint, fabric, decorative transfers, and even an IKEA hack surprise. Create a beautiful piece to hold your jewelry. The beautiful French design on the first piece caught my eye right away. Which makeover was your favorite? Leave a note if you...
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It's time, or maybe past time, to make a fall wreath. I can't tell you how many Fall wreaths I've made over the years and some of the ideas for the wreaths....well, I have no clue where they came from. Do you want a wreath that looks like everyone else's? I didn't think so. Take...
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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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Why is it that grandmothers are the best cooks? Is it because they’ve had a lot of practice? Maybe. Some recipes, like Grandma’s apple pie and her made-from-scratch crust with a lattice top, take years of practice to perfect. And this pie is perfection. Not only is it delicious, it’s a work of art with...
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Repurpose old wood rulers and yardsticks into indoor and outdoor decor. Create cool wall art, table tops, mirrors, and more. Select one of these brilliant ideas and personalize it your way. So, did you pick a favorite or two? If you don’t have any old rulers or yardsticks, head to your local thrift store, then...
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Make Fall projects to decorate your mantel, front porch, doors, whatever. These projects are easy to put together; some can be used year-round for any season. Also, some of the decor is made with nonpermanent products, making it simple to reuse the pieces as they were originally or decorate them for another season. 1. Flannel...
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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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Repurpose aluminum cans instead of trashing them. The projects you can make with soda and beverage cans are endless. What a great way to save money and create unique, personalized home decor. Did you pick a favorite? Mine are the tin cans from The Graphics Fairy. Thanks for being here, Kathy
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Did you know you can clean a porcelain enamel table top using a battery-powered sander? I didn’t either until I tried it. The sander can also remove minor scratches. I thought I had found a new technique, but after Googling it, I found out I’m not the first to use this wet sanding method, but...
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Upcycle aluminum cans like soda cans, and beer cans into quirky vases using spray paint. Today the Thrift Store Team is upcycling and recycling all kinds of plastic containers, coffee cans, wine bottles, and more to celebrate Earth Day. The projects are amazing. My upcycled can vases are a knock-off of popular West Elm vases,...
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