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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.

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Using Unique Vintage Pieces for Home Decor

June 12, 2020 By Meegan 11 Comments

If you know me at all you know that I love decorating my apartment cottage with vintage pieces. Sometimes for unique purposes. With just a few steps I am Using Unique Vintage Pieces for Home Decor.

This can be an enjoyable way to highlight thrifted finds or create a statement piece with a family heirloom.

Today’s post is hosted by Julie at Redhead Can Decorate and part of the Thrifty Style Team.

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Thrifted Mirror Gallery Painted with Homemade Chalk Paint

May 8, 2020 By Meegan 10 Comments

There is a space in my cottage apartment that needs some help. The large wall in the living/dining area has always been a quandary for me since the day I moved in. With a little TLC, ingenuity and and very little money-I was able to design a Thrifted Mirror Gallery Painted with Homemade Chalk Paint and NOW I love it.

With thrifted mirrors, nailed and scattered across the wall, I knew there was a way to make a beautiful space. But I was stumped…As you can see in the picture below.

Before I go on, I wanted to let you know that this post is organized as part of The Thrifty Style Team hosted by Julie at Redhead Can Decorate.

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