When I was tossing around ideas for creating a kitchen island, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to repurpose SOMETHING, but I wan’t too sure on what. Of course, if you follow the blog, then you already know we decided on the dresser in the image below. I am super pleased with how…
Tag: vintage
Thrifty Spring Decor for Your Mantle
Recently, I made a trip to one of my favorite thrift shoppes in town on a mission to gather a few budget-friendly items for my Spring mantle. I didn’t want to go all out Easter‑y with bright eggs and bunnies but did want a tasteful yet fresh look to my space. After browsing the store…
Easy Vintage Stamped Lamp Shade
This DIY has got to be one of the easiest creations I have made in a while. It took me all of 5 minutes, maybe less to complete this DIY. It all started with a plain lamp shade, stamps and a love for all things vintage. If you have these three things handy then you…
DIY Rusted Hardware
I have been working on our island conversion for a few weeks now and I am finally gettting to the final touches on everything I wanted the piece to look authentically old, that was my main goal. I bought new apothecary hardware from Amazon and absolutely LOVED the design. What I didn’t love was how…
Incorporating Vintage Elements into Your Spring Decor
I am a sucker for all things vintage. It is my jam. I see rust or chippy paint and my heart really does flutter and to answer your question, no I don’t think it’s going anywhere in the decor world. In my Pinterest searching, I found myself lingering toward inspiration that included natural grasses, flowers,…
Vintage Valentine’s Day Mantle Decor
Ok y’all. So I have jumped on the bandwagon and decided to add just a touch of love to my decor for Valentine’s Day. I have not given it much thought in years past but I am really enjoying the challenge of incorporating the “feel” of Valentine’s without so much of the reds roses and…
Magpie Vintage Market A Picker’s Dream
Y’all, I went to my very first vintage market this past weekend Yes, you heard me right. It was my first time at a market like this, and I am certain heaven is full of rows and rows of hand selected vintage items and home made goods. I have been to flea markets and trade…
Easy DIY Vintage Farmhouse Pumpkin
I must warn you before you read any further. I am hard core about some fall DIY over here at R+R lately. It truly is my favorite time of year, now through Christmas really. Something just clicks in my brain and I literally can’t turn it off. Every where I look I find inspiration. In…
License Plate DIY Project Ideas
There is something beautiful about taking something old, dated and once used for a totally different purpose and creating something completely original. These 15 DIY License Plate DIY Ideas will make you crave more upcycled projects in your life! Check out these amazing and totally creative uses for your old stash of plates. Perfect for a…
Upcycled Dry Sink Shelf
This is hands down my favorite project yet! And yes I am aware that I say that about every project but this time I really mean it! Let me give you a little bit of background on this piece. Near the town where I live in Kentucky there is an annual 400 Hundred Mile Yard…