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15 Thrifty DIY Projects Under $20

August 10, 2020 By Meegan 5 Comments

I have been blogging for awhile now. Browsing through my blog posts I have found 15 Thrifty DIY Projects Under $20 that anyone can do.

Each one can be tailored to your own taste. Some are from thrifted finds. Others are just creative crafts that anyone can design.

Not only have I done crafts and DIY projects since I have had a blog, but long before that as young child. I remember making a “thatched hut” from a shoe box for a school project, using flour and water as a glue for paper crafts, and cutting intricate snow flakes for Christmas to hang on our family front door. Then even designing my wedding reception in a new, fresh way.

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Thrifted Straw Hat Boho Style Makeover

August 7, 2020 By Meegan Leave a Comment

While visiting my local thrift shop, I spotted a straw hat. It wasn’t the prettiest. But I knew it had potential. Today I am going to share how I designed my own Thrifted Straw Hat Boho Style Makeover.

With just a few components and a little time, you can have a stylish, fun and one of a kind hat for just a few bucks!

I just love hats. Baseball caps, visors, straw hats, knitted hats, you name it, hats are a great way to accessorize your wardrobe for any season.

*This post was updated December 2025.

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25 Ways To Decorate Your Home for Little to No Cost

April 27, 2020 By Meegan 5 Comments

I am always looking for new ways to decorate the cottage apartment. Whether it’s moving furniture around, making dollar store crafts or using thrifted finds. Today I am sharing my most recent 25 Ways To Decorate Your Home for Little to No Cost.

 

Each one is perfect for the new homeowner, a thrifty shopper or for creating your own style.

*This post was updated November 2025.

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Boho Style Vases from Tin Cans

April 23, 2020 By Meegan 2 Comments

I don’t know about you. But with having to be home a lot, I have an abundance of empty tin cans. In-between cooking homemade chili, chicken or tuna salad, or a quick bowl of canned soup. My can collection was growing. It gave me the inspiration to made these Boho Style Vases from Tin Cans.

With Spring here and the flowers blooming under the cottage apartment living room window, I have a beautiful way to decorate my  home for Spring.

*this post was updated and modified November 2025.

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