Dumpster Diva

11/19/2015

Creepy or Cool? I'm leaning towards cool. I just don't think I want her sitting on my nightstand. Check back in. Every Thursday, I'm going to start posting some of my favorite thrift store treasures. This little vintage gem was $6.00. What are some of your best thrift store finds?

10/14/2015

Fun project idea that you could do with your child. I was thrifting last weekend and I find there is always an abundance of plates, mis-match saucers and random figurines. Why not paint them, ModPodge them, dress them up and make them useful? This would also be a fun gift for the holidays!

http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/diy-ring-holder-jewelry-dish-zbcz1510.aspx

Welcome to the world of repurposing — taking items and giving new life as gifts, home décor, and accessories that you and your friends will love. Follow along the four easy steps to make your own eco-inspired ring holder.

10/14/2015

Has anyone purchased anything off of thredup.com? It's an online consignment store and I love the idea of it. Let me know!

thredUP is the most convenient way to shop and sell like-new clothes. Save up to 90% on women’s and kids’ styles from brands you love.

08/24/2015

Who knew pegboard could be so hip?

http://decor8blog.com/2014/09/04/14-ideas-pegboard/

I’ve had this thing for pegboard lately. First time in my life really. A sorta crush. It’s not that…

05/14/2015

From Live Love Studio on Etsy. Makes me smile.

04/28/2015

A really interesting and inspiring find this past weekend at a flea market - two 1960s wallpaper sample books. I found these books on the floor, tucked behind a door. What a treasure! The patterns in these books are so retro. I feel like I'm walking back in time with the turn of every page. So cool. Here's a small sampling...

03/11/2015

Here are some vintage frame (or thrift store frame) reuse ideas. Love that there are so many potential uses for "tired" frames.
http://sadtohappyproject.com/diy-reuse-repurpose-picture-frame/

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03/09/2015

Turn an old brooch into a pendant. This was an estate sale find. I saw it and loved the deco look of it. I don't wear brooches, so I pulled the pin off with some small pliers and added some jump rings so I could hang it on a chain, and voila! A pretty necklace was born! Super easy and inexpensive.

03/05/2015

What can you turn a tomato cage and some clothes pins into? I table lamp, of course! What a fun idea for a play room! You could even get your kids involved in helping you make this...