There is a controversy in the vintage realm when it comes to wooden crates and boxes. For some people you do not touch any vintage piece not even to protect it. I am on the other side of the argument. I feel like if you want these pieces to be functional for modern life then some intervention must be made to keep the piece from getting damaged and to in some cases to keep the odor in.
Category: DIY
How to Paint Paper Mâché Pumpkins to Look Real: Step by Step
Give those plain paper mâché pumpkins a seasonal glow-up. With a little paint and glaze, you can transform basic craft store finds into realistic, pumpkin-patch-worthy décor that feels cozy, sustainable, and one of a kind.
How to Remove Craft Paint and Restore Vintage Roseville Pottery
Today we’re diving into a throwback DIY—fixing a “crime of the 90s” and bringing vintage crocks back to their original glory. So in the 90s “country” decor had a different look. For some reason we needed to paint charming hearts or barns or ducks on everything. Unfortunately the Roseville crocks weren’t spared. In the early…
Rescue Mission: Turning a Forgotten Thrift Store Craft into Kitchen Décor Gold
What started as a sick day and a $3.50 thrift find turned into a charming kitchen makeover with texture, transfers, and a lot of heart. See how I gave this abandoned mail sorter a second chance!
As Seen on FOX 9 Good Day: 5 Must-Have Tools to Fix Your Thrift Store Finds
I had the absolute pleasure of joining FOX 9 Good Day to share my favorite tools for fixing up thrift store treasures! If you caught the segment—welcome! And if you’re just getting started on your DIY journey, I’ve got you covered. These are five of my most-used, beginner-friendly tools for updating vintage furniture and secondhand…





