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How to Repurpose Antique Light Globes: Cloches, Planters, and More
Old schoolhouse shades and glass light globes make beautiful cloches, terrariums, and planters. Here is how to find, clean, and repurpose them safely.
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Weekend projects that turn thrift-store and junk-pile pieces into decor with a story.
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DIY Tiered Tray: Build a Rustic Two-Tier Stand from Thrift Finds
Build a rustic two-tier tray from thrift-store boards, plates, or tins, then style it for every season of the year.
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How to Distress Furniture with Chalk Paint for a Farmhouse Look
Paint, sand the edges, seal and you're done. Our step-by-step for a believable farmhouse finish on a thrifted piece of furniture.
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Repurposed Yardstick Decor: A Simple Yardstick-Framed Sign
Old hardware-store yardsticks make a perfect frame for a chalkboard or painted sign, with all the numbers and faded lettering you love.
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Easy Ball Jar Decor DIY: A Farmhouse Jar Centerpiece
A rustic wooden caddy and a few old Ball jars make a farmhouse centerpiece you can restyle with flowers, candles or cotton every season.
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Easy Vintage Cutting Board Decor: 15 Styling Ideas We Love
Old bread boards are the hardest-working decor in a farmhouse kitchen. Here is how to find them, freshen them up, and style them all year long.
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Easy Vintage Spice Tin DIY: Mini Planters and Bud Vases
Those colorful old spice tins at the flea market make charming little succulent planters and bud vases for a sunny kitchen window.
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Easy Vintage Photo Holder Shelf Sitter From Scrap Wood
A scrap of old wood and a single saw cut make a simple shelf sitter that shows off old family snapshots and flea market photos.
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How to Make Faux Bread Loaves for Farmhouse Kitchen Decor
Golden, crusty-looking loaves that never go stale: make faux bread from salt dough to style your bread board, dough bowl or open shelves.
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Old Window Mirror DIY: Decoupage an Antique Window Frame
An old multi-pane window makes a stunning farmhouse mirror. Here is how to pick one, make it safe, and decoupage the frame with vintage paper.
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How to Make Tea Stained Hymn Pages for Vintage Decor
A few tea bags turn plain hymnal pages or printed copies into warm, aged paper for frames, banners, wreaths, and gift wrap.
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Succulent Dustpan Planter: Easy Vintage Repurpose DIY
Give a rusty old dustpan a fresh start as a wall-hung succulent planter that's practically made for a sunny porch.