Thrift Store Makeover: Anthropologie Inspired Black and White Wall Hooks

Turn a basic thrift store find into the perfect Anthropologie-inspired black and white porcelain wall hooks! Are you an Anthropologie fan?  Anthropologie is usually out of my budget, but I love visiting their website for inspiration for home decor.  One day while browsing, I came across black and white porcelain and metal wall hooks.   Unfortunately, they're no longer available, but at $18 a pop, they were more than I wanted to spend anyway.  I also knew I could easily recreate the look using a thrift store find.  I patiently kept the hooks in mind while thrifting and eventually found ones of identical size and shape to the Anthropologie inspiration! SUPPLIES NEEDED TO CREATE BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED WALL HOOKS - Metal and porcelain wall hooks (I found mine at Goodwill) - Frog Tape - Black enamel paint - Gold Leaf Rub-'n-Buff - Minwax Polyurethane   - Small craft brush - Small foam brush  STEP ONE: PREP HOOKS FOR PAINTING To transform the white......

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Vintage-Inspired Home Decor Finds

DO YOU LOVE THE LOOK OF VINTAGE DECOR?  SHOP MY HANDPICKED AND HIGHLY CURATED VINTAGE-INSPIRED HOME DECOR FINDS!  I love the thrill of the hunt.  Whether it's scanning the aisles of thrift stores and flea markets, or browsing online auction sites.  Finding authentic vintage decor and unique treasures when you're out hunting is simply the best. What if you can't find what you're searching for or authentic vintage is out of your price range?   Vintage-inspired is the next best thing to get the perfect vintage vibe you crave.  This curated collection of vintage-inspired home decor was inspired by the antique dresser and dog sketches I recently added to my mudroom.   The beautiful white and black distressed tile and natural handwoven rug laid the foundation for dark wood tones, brass accents, neutrals, and contrast! SHOP THE VINTAGE-INSPIRED LOOK!  JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.......

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Before & After: Thrifted Rain boot Planter

Before and after thrift store makeover!  Let's give a modern makeover to a thrifted and outdated rain boot planter! I list items I'm currently hunting on my phone for when I go thrifting.  I review and update the list often, so the list is fresh in my mind and I can quickly scan the aisles while shopping.   When searching the aisles for items on my list, I also scout for unplanned things I may not be looking for, like an ugly rainboot planter.  The rain boots sat haphazardly among other random planters but stuck out like a sore thumb. It had seen better days and sported an interesting sponge paint job in one of my least favorite colors purple.   It was something anyone would easily glance over and leave behind, but I picked it up and immediately saw potential. SUPPLIES NEEDED TO UPDATE RAIN BOOTS PLANTER - Rain boot planter (I found mine at a thrift store for $3.49) - Small paintbrush - Neutral craft paint ( I used Almond Latte and Crushed Stone) ......

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Neutral Decor Favorites: Mixing Patterns with Scallops & Stripes

 Mixing patterns with stripes, scallops, and textured neutral home decor! Stripes and scallops are classic and versatile design elements.  Mixing the two is an effortless way to simultaneously incorporate masculine and feminine styles while adding interest and texture.  From a kitchen backsplash to dinner plates and planters.  Adding depth, dimension, texture, and interest is easy when incorporating stripes and scallops into your home decorating. WAYS TO INCORPORATE SCALLOPED DETAIL INTO HOME DECOR Are you feeling bold?  Consider adding scalloped wallpaper or painting a fun scalloped border on your walls.  If you're looking for more of a subtle way to incorporate scallops into your home decor, pillows, curtains, frames, baskets, lamps, planters, and rugs are excellent options.   Baskets / Plates / Brass Planter / Rattan Vase HOW TO MIX PATTERNS AND TEXTURES Mixing patterns and textures works best when you vary the sizes, stick to one color......

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Adding an Antique Dresser to The Mudroom

Increasing storage and character in the mudroom with an antique wood dresser! Aside from a few small changes, the mudroom has been decorated the same since the kitchen renovation was completed in 2019.   The DIY leather bench I built for the space served its purpose and the vintage canvas laundry basket was the perfect stylish and functional shoe storage solution. Making mudroom changes wasn't even on my radar until I won a beautiful four-drawer antique dresser. I bought the dresser from an online auction for the Lucketts Spring Market , but once I saw it in person I knew it would add so much character, texture, and storage to the mudroom.   It's a real struggle to let things go when you buy and sell what you love!  The antique dresser was in incredible vintage condition and only needed a good cleaning and wipe down with Dark Walnut Restor-A-Finish .  It still has some flaws, but that just adds to its character.  The simple raised panels and woo......

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DIY Gift Ideas For Everyone on Your List

DO YOU LOVE GIVING OR RECEIVING DIY GIFTS? THESE AFFORDABLE DIY CHRISTMAS GIFTS ARE PERFECT FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST! Homemade gifts are a great way to express your creativity, share your talents, and personalize your gifts! From yummy treats and fragrant soaps to vintage decor and snarky plant markers .   I scoured the internet and curated the best DIY gift ideas for every gift recipient on your list!   IMPORTANT NOTES TO CONSIDER BEFORE DIVING INTO DIY GIFTS  1.  WILL DIY SAVE MONEY?    If your goal is to save money, make a material list and really if it's cost-effective.  Some DIY projects will cost more than buying a finished product.   2.  WHAT DO YOU HAVE ON HAND?    Do you have leftover wood from a previous DIY project?  Fabric from a sewing craft ?  Consider the inventory that you have on hand and how you could use or repurpose those materials to make affordable and creative DIY gifts.  3. CONS......

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