Eight Thrift Store DIY Projects

March 30, 2019 By Meegan Leave a Comment

It’s been a crazy week. We moved from our condo cottage in a “new to us” apartment. It has been very busy and exciting. The thought of decorating a freshly painted, with all new flooring has my creative juices flowing. These Eight Thrift Store DIY Projects are inspiring my creativity and thought process.

I am always amazed at people’s creativity, aren’t you? Especially when it comes to making something from a thrifted find. I hope these Eight Thrift Store DIY Projects inspire you as much as they have me…

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13 Spring Home Decorating Ideas

March 20, 2019 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Happy First day of Spring! Hopefully the temps are rising where you live, the birds are chirping and the leaves are popping out from your trees or flowers. Today I have 13 Spring Home Decorating Ideas that you can use in your home, office or porch.

Each one is perfect for any style or taste.

I do use a lot of fresh flowers. Mostly from the grocery store or my condo complex. Hey, the least inexpensive, the better, right?

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DIY Shell Shadow Box Made With a Thrifted Find

March 15, 2019 By Meegan 16 Comments

If you have been following me for any length of time, you KNOW how much I love a great thrifted find. AND how fun it is to create something fresh for my cottage in the desert. This week I have created a DIY Shell Shadow Box Made With a Thrifted Find. To me it is similar to something that you might find at Pottery Barn or even Kirkland’s.

Best part? It was just a fraction of the cost. I am excited to show you how I did it…

*This post was updated October 2025.

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Easy and Thrifty Spring Centerpiece with Fresh Flowers

March 13, 2019 By Meegan 8 Comments

Well, Spring is just within days. I can already feel it coming on. With the spurts of rain and the temperature slowly rising, I created an Easy and Thrifty Spring Centerpiece with Fresh Flowers.

I am always in the mood for fresh flowers, aren’t you?

I was having a particularly hard day when my husband brought home some flowers to lift my spirits.

(*This post was updated October 2025.)

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