I ran across someone making a variation of this cute shirt dress at a craft fair and I thought it was a brilliant upcycle of thrift store finds. You know I love a thrift store makeover! The project involved basic sewing seams so I figured why not see if I could pull it off. It came out so cute I thought you might like a quick tutorial on how to make this DIY Thrift Store Shirt Dress that cost me just $8. I started with two men's shirts. The one for the top of the dress should fit ... Read more
DIY Thrift Store Shirt Dress
Thrift Score Thursday No. 143
What I Thrifted Welcome to Thrift Score Thursday No. 143, today I wanted to share a special find that needed a little help to really shine, her name is "Tilly." I found her at an estate sale filled with art and collectibles from all over the world. The estate sale vendor told us that it was the home of a professional dancer who traveled the world collecting treasures. There were quite a few treasures! We found "Tilly" lying on a table in the garage. She was so beautiful but ... Read more
It’s Friday High Five, No. 104
What's Happening Welcome to Friday High Five, No. 104—the final chapter of 2023! As I reflect on this year, it's been an incredible journey for me. In September, I opened up about the mental and physical challenges I have been facing. Revisiting that post today, I'm struck by how much has changed—thankfully, for the better. In this final post of 2023, I want to share with you the positive transformations that have taken place and what I wish for the future. Six months into ... Read more
DIY Ornament Tree
I know it is too close to Christmas for you to rush out and make a DIY Ornament Tree but you will definitely want to save this project for next year. Seeing this now will also allow you to plan ahead when you see those after-Christmas decoration sales or see the piles of discarded ornaments at the thrift store in the weeks to come. So let's dive into a fun Christmas DIY that will hopefully be in your future. I was inspired to do this project after seeing a very cute but little ... Read more
