I have been decorating my guest bedroom at the lake with Shabby Chic decor. I’ve always wanted a shabby chic room and I am having so much fun with this one. I wrote another blog about the different pieces I have added. I’ll link it here: https://thethriftyjewell.com/2020/02/28/decorating-our-lake-house-on-a-budget-the-shabby-chic-guest-room/ I found the perfect chandelier for the bedroom!… Continue reading Shabby Chic Chandelier For Guest Bedroom Thrift Store Find
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Up Cycled Vintage Train Case Suitcase
I found this avocado green vintage train case at a thrift shop for .50! I decided to shabby chic it and use it for storage inside my tv console. I knew it’s not going to be heavily used so I decided to paint it. Here’s the paint I used. I picked outdoor acrylic hoping it… Continue reading Up Cycled Vintage Train Case Suitcase
Painting Fabric DIY Vintage Ottoman Painted with Chalk Paint
This is the first time I have painted fabric furniture. I bought this ottom at a thrift store for $5 and I love it! It’s a cute style and it’s very sturdy. The gold color didn’t go to well with my decor and it had some stains on it but still! I decided to paint… Continue reading Painting Fabric DIY Vintage Ottoman Painted with Chalk Paint
Shabby Chic Vintage Window Farmhouse Decor
I love old windows! I have made several different home decor items with some that I have collected. I’ve had this old window in my collection for sometime now. I decided to use it in my guest room at our lake house. Since we are in a “stay at home” order because of the corona… Continue reading Shabby Chic Vintage Window Farmhouse Decor
Dollar Tree Diy Rope Tray Craft
We are in quarantine! Our state has called a Shelter in Place. We’re fighting the Corona Virus. Our household is thankfully ok. I hope whoever is reading this is doing well also. Hopefully we beat this global pandemic soon and it will be a thing of the past. I needed something to take my mind… Continue reading Dollar Tree Diy Rope Tray Craft
Decorating Our Lake House on a Thrifty Budget: The Laundry Room
We have been slowly decorating our dream lake house room by room. The house was already beautiful and move in ready but I just want to put my own touches in each room. This will be our place to retire in a few years so it is a work in progress. You can read my… Continue reading Decorating Our Lake House on a Thrifty Budget: The Laundry Room
Dollar Tree Faux Wood Blocks Made From Foam Dice Farmhouse Rustic
Here is my take on the faux wood letter blocks. I see a lot of these with the word “HOME” or “LOVE” and I wanted to make one with the word “LAKE” since we have a place on the lake. I used the foam blocks from Dollar Tree, painted them with Waverly chalk paint in… Continue reading Dollar Tree Faux Wood Blocks Made From Foam Dice Farmhouse Rustic
Dollar Tree Throw Pillows Diy Boho Decor
I love throw pillows. I think they are great way to add a cozy feeling to any room. Throw pillows can be expensive! They are so easy to make. I picked up these throw rugs from Dollar Tree and decided that’s just what I would make from them. I folded them over and sewed the… Continue reading Dollar Tree Throw Pillows Diy Boho Decor
Shabby Chic Jewelry Picture Frame Craft Diy
We have been spending the week at our lake house and it is wintertime so there is not a lot of outside activities. Sure we have gone for walks on the frozen lake and had some success at ice fishing but it has warmed up enough for the lake to get slushy on top so… Continue reading Shabby Chic Jewelry Picture Frame Craft Diy
Dollar Tree Candlestick Topiary Craft Dupe Farmhouse Decor
I was browsing on Pinterest and I came across these candlestick topiaries and right away I knew I could make a dupe of them with Dollar Tree Supplies. Here’s the ones I copied on Pinterest. Sorry not the clearest picture but you get the idea. To make one, I glued together two glass candle holders… Continue reading Dollar Tree Candlestick Topiary Craft Dupe Farmhouse Decor