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Cheese Dome Repurposed For Christmas

Pam Kessler — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

A few years ago I showed you how to make an Easy DIY Waterless Snow Globe from a jelly jar. Today we're going to make something similar, although less shakable, with a thrift store cheese dome. It's a cheese dome turned winter wonderland Christmas cloche. Now as much as I enjoy a good hunk of...

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Transforming A Wooden Bucket With DIY Waterslide Decals

Pam Kessler — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

I found this wooden bucket at the thrift store. It was only $1.99 which made it ripe for a makeover. I'm not sure exactly what you call this. It's similar to a firkin or even a wooden ice cream churn bucket, but it's really a lot more narrow than both of those things (roughly 12"...

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Fall Mums Buying Tips (Chrysanthemums)

Pam Kessler — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:22:47 +0000

I am a firm believer you need to pick up at least one, if not one hundred and fifty, mums for fall decor. Whether you plant them in your flower beds or put them on your porch you just can't do autumn correctly without a few good chrysanthemums. There, I said it. The questions most...

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DIY Bird Feeder: Repurposing a Danish Butter Cookies Tin

Pam Kessler — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

One day while shopping at my local thrift store I ran across a Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies tin. Minus the yummy cookies. When I opened the tin I was surprised it wasn't filled with the customary old lady sewing supplies. You know, thimbles, thread, needles, measuring tape, and darning egg. The tin ended up...

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Weighing In On Fall Decor: Repurposing a Vintage Scale

Pam Kessler — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

I've always had a thing for vintage kitchen scales. I've used them for years in home decor like in this fun fall table decor post from a few years ago. And a few different scales can be found in this post about Christmas thrift store finds. So when I first saw this vintage scale at...

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10 Creative Thrift Store Glassware Repurposing Ideas

Pam Kessler — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Anyone who's ever walked into a thrift store knows there is a LOT of glassware that ends up there. Vintage snack sets, vases, serving platters, and Pyrex. Not to mention tons of mugs and drinking glasses. For glass, the thrift store is their last stop on the way to the trash bin. In this article,...

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4th Of July Cocktails: Summer Party Drinks

Pam Kessler — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:35:25 +0000

Are you ready to set your 4th of July celebration on fire? Well, not literally on fire, please be careful with the neighborhood fireworks (you might need those fingers one day), but I did put together a guide to some pretty festive 4th of July cocktails that should light up the holiday a bit! So...

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Blooming on a Budget: 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Flower Garden

Pam Kessler — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:45:00 +0000

One of the things I love most about spring and summer is getting to plant all sorts of new annuals and perennials in my flower beds and in the containers on my porch. There's just something magical about watching those tiny little nubbins of plants in early spring grow into massive blooming beauties by mid-summer!...

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Easy Pressed Flower Craft | DIY Decorative Glass Jar

Pam Kessler — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:03:21 +0000

This beginner-friendly pressed flower craft is a great way to bring some spring into your home even though the weather may not be cooperating. And no need to worry if you didn't press blooms from your garden last summer, this easy craft uses store bought dried and pressed flowers to make a pretty decorative glass...

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100 Best Thrift Store Upcycles Of The Year

Pam Kessler — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000

All throughout the year our Thrift Store Decor Team finds hidden gems at thrift stores, yard sales and even our basements and turns them into something fun and unique. Some people call it turning Trash To Treasure. Some people call it Thrift Store Makeovers. Whatever you call it, it's fun and a great way to...

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