Thrift shops have a crazy amount of perfectly functioning but tacky old lamps and shades just begging to given a new home. The details on that little lamp are fantastic and most certainly deserve a …
Upcycled Tacky Disco Bead Lamp
I scored this fabulous yet plain vintage desk lamp at a garage sale last summer for only $0.50: I had loads of embellishment ideas for this boring blast from the past but let my kiddo …
July Thrift Scores & Works in Progress
As my work revolves around upcycling preloved gear and sharing step by step tutorials to encourage others to live more sustainably I’m always on the hunt for roadside finds and thrift shop gems: Take at …
DIY Dino Storage Jars
My groovy DIY lifestyle means my home is chock full of decor that has been specifically created to match mine and the kiddo’s personal tastes and styles. We spend a lot of time together in …
3 simple DIY chair makeovers
Refurbishing old furniture is never as difficult as I imagine it will be. Time consuming? Yup. Frustrating? Oh, absolutely! But rarely is it ever actually problematic or strenuous – waiting impatiently for the paint to …
Easy no sew upcycled vintage hankie art
A crazy easy bit of unique DIY decor + all of my vintage hankie stash busting tutes too! Create some easy no sew upcycled vintage hankie art with my quick video tute:
How to reupholster a wing back chair
I’ll soon be sharing the misadventures of my international relocation as well as the trials and tribulations that come with restarting in Canada after over 20 years spent living abroad but let’s kick off my …
Thrifty Decor for #ThriftyThursday
It’s completely unnecessary to break the bank when decorating your home. With a bit of imagination and a trip to the thrift shop (or even a hunt through the recycling bin) you can have the …
My thrifty DIY munchkin room
When we moved in the kiddo’s room was in desperate need of an overhaul: That awful dark red & brown paint job and the moldy walls were soon taken care of with professional products and (about) a …
My Thrifty Spruced Up Stairway & Landing
My humble home tour continues with a peek at my thrifty spruced up stairway and landing: Let’s head upstairs…