I just love this great tutorial from Design Sponge on how to turn old light fixtures into terrariums (yes, those are still a fad). In any case, these are so much cooler and less expensive than trying to hunt down expensive glass bell or cookie jars now that every antique and thrift shop has caught on to their popularity.
Continue ReadingI walked into my local thrift store, The Legacy, at precisely the perfect moment because they were just unwrapping these stunning handmade beaded flowers. The Legacy is specifically a craft and fabric shop, with fabric by the pound, an entire wall of notions, and many amazing unfinished projects. Even better, everything they sell benefits the […]
Continue ReadingThe clever crafter at Paper Dolls for Boys hung up two smocks to use as curtains for a window in her craft room. She bought the smocks at a thrift store and kept them a whole year before deciding to use them this way. It makes me happy to see. I can blur my eyes […]
Continue ReadingHow-To: Rainskirt Take an old raincoat and make it into the perfect garment to slip on over pants or skirts. By Diane Baker When I moved to Seattle I spent a considerable amount of time looking for rain wear for my lifestyle. The only gear that covered my legs were rain pants, which were not […]
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