Talk of the Town #23
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! **Quick Announcement!** Our dear friend Betsy at My Salvaged Treasures will be taking a break from co-hosting duties for a while. We’ll miss her terribly and love...
View ArticleStar-Spangled Colander Patriotic Centerpiece
Not too long ago, I posted a photo on my Facebook page that garnered a LOT of attention- an embroidered flower on a vintage mesh strainer. It was gorgeous and unique…and I was immediately struck with...
View ArticleTalk of the Town #24
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Repair Broken Dresser Drawers with Hidden shelves DIY Farmhouse Frame w/Ticking &...
View ArticleHashtag Cake Stand: Repurposed for Tic Tac Toe
Ok, you guys- I went “shopping” in my garage again and decided to finally repurpose this wooden cake stand base. It was one of those “I’ll think of a project later” purchases while thrifting one day… I...
View ArticleShotgun!: Country Living Fair 2016 (Lebanon, Tennessee)
A couple of years ago, I attended my first Country Living Fair in Atlanta and just had a terrific time. If you’ve never been to a CLF before, here’s what you need to know: they are HUGE events and it’s...
View ArticleTalk of the Town #25
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! DIY Rustic Pennant Banner 20+ Farmhouse Totes Yard Sale Makeover Farmhouse Bench Rustic...
View ArticleRock the Vintage Vote- Political Pinback Button Wreath
If you live in the States, then you may have noticed that it’s an election year. There’s an awful lot of anger and ugliness associated with it, so here’s my attempt to diffuse the bitter divide with a...
View ArticleTalk of the Town #26
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! 10 Projects Made from the Recycle Bin Country Living Inspired Flour Sack Stockings Montana...
View ArticleShe’s Gone Coastal…with DIY Sea Glass Bottles
As most of you know, my repurposed and upcycled projects usually come to fruition as a result of (a) my pickin’ adventures across the South, or (b) “shopping” from my junk stash in our garage. But this...
View ArticleTalk of the Town #27
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Farmhouse Style Pallet Projects What Would YOU Do With These? Coffee Table Transformation...
View ArticleFrom Soup to Nuts…and Bolts: Thrifted Pot Lid Bird Feeder
A new month means it’s time for yet another project for The Good Life Blog…I’m a little behind the 8-ball, though…this one went live in June but I’m just getting it up on my own blog now! Anyway…on to...
View ArticleJunkin’ Journey: Louisville, Kentucky
When you enjoy exploring new places for vintage treasures…and your husband enjoys good bourbon… and you BOTH enjoy a fun road trip, then the perfect place to go is Kentucky! This time around, we...
View ArticleTalk of the Town #28
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Farmhouse Ladder Plant Stand Salvage Cabinet Door Wall Hanging Vase Booth Tour Inspiring...
View ArticleThe Clutch Home Runner: Upcycled DIY Handbag
One of my favorite local thrift stores, Second Chances, has the most amazing linens section of any thrift store I’ve ever been to- and y’all already KNOW I’ve been around the thrifting block a few...
View ArticleSadie Spotlight: Creatively Obsessed Designs
By now, y’all know how much I love repurposed jewelry, and sometimes, I even create my own. So when I stumbled across Creatively Obsessed Designs on Instagram, I was instantly smitten- gorgeous,...
View ArticleTalk of the Town #29
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! How NOT to Repurpose a Folding Chair DIY Farmhouse Coatrack + Windmill Wall Decor Giveaway...
View ArticleYesterday’s Barn Art for Today’s Tool Shed
Funny story…so, while I was out thrifting one day, I came across these two Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs. I didn’t actually know the term “hex signs” at the time, but I snapped them up with the...
View ArticleTalk of the Town #30
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! **Make sure you check out My Repurposed Life’s Episode 11 link- it’s a podcast with yours truly! We talk all things upcycling, road trips, and DIYing!** First, let’s...
View ArticleThrifted Parts & Pieces: DIY Hat Stand
I’ve confessed my love of accessories to you before- particularly with scarves and vintage costume jewelry. But I am ALSO a lover of hats…especially during the humid southern summers! So, while I’ve...
View ArticleCool & Coastal Upcycled Project Ideas
For years and years, I lived near the coast in South Florida- both on the Atlantic side and the Gulf side. And even though I am now landlocked in the Appalachian foothills, I still enjoy the...
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