https://customsouthernco.com/Vintage finds, repurposed decor & Southern home know-howen-us https://customsouthernco.com/history-of-prince-albert-tins/https://customsouthernco.com/history-of-prince-albert-tins/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0500Vintage FindsThe full story of Prince Albert in a can: where the famous red tin came from, how to date yours, what it's worth, and that old prank call joke. https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-make-a-faux-tinsel-tree/https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-make-a-faux-tinsel-tree/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0500Seasonal DecorTurn a thrift-store artificial tree into a shimmering retro showpiece with metallic paint and tinsel garland. https://customsouthernco.com/the-christmas-barn-sale-trail/https://customsouthernco.com/the-christmas-barn-sale-trail/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0500Seasonal DecorHoliday barn sales are pure magic for vintage lovers. Here's how to find them, what to bring, and the Christmas treasures worth hunting. https://customsouthernco.com/diy-spindle-snowman-ornament/https://customsouthernco.com/diy-spindle-snowman-ornament/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0500Seasonal DecorGive an old stair baluster or chair spindle new life as a cheerful little snowman for your tree, mantel, or gift basket. https://customsouthernco.com/southern-front-porch-decor-ideas/https://customsouthernco.com/southern-front-porch-decor-ideas/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0500Southern HomeRocking chairs, ferns and a little haint blue. Our favorite Southern front porch ideas, plus easy ways to change things up with the seasons. https://customsouthernco.com/quick-vintage-door-knob-tree/https://customsouthernco.com/quick-vintage-door-knob-tree/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0500Seasonal DecorTurn a jar of mismatched vintage door knobs into a sparkling wall-hung Christmas tree that doubles as a coat rack. https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-repurpose-antique-light-globes/https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-repurpose-antique-light-globes/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0500DIY & RepurposeOld schoolhouse shades and glass light globes make beautiful cloches, terrariums, and planters. Here is how to find, clean, and repurpose them safely. https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-clean-old-jars/https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-clean-old-jars/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500Vintage FindsDusty, cloudy, or grimy? Here's how to clean old jars gently, from simple soaks to stubborn residue, plus what to do about cloudy sick glass. https://customsouthernco.com/easy-christmas-spindle-ornaments/https://customsouthernco.com/easy-christmas-spindle-ornaments/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500Seasonal DecorShort pieces of old chair rungs and balusters become rustic painted ornaments that look right at home on a farmhouse tree. https://customsouthernco.com/rustic-tiered-tray-diy/https://customsouthernco.com/rustic-tiered-tray-diy/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500DIY & RepurposeBuild a rustic two-tier tray from thrift-store boards, plates, or tins, then style it for every season of the year. https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-distress-furniture-with-chalk-paint/https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-distress-furniture-with-chalk-paint/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500DIY & RepurposePaint, sand the edges, seal and you're done. Our step-by-step for a believable farmhouse finish on a thrifted piece of furniture. https://customsouthernco.com/simple-barn-wood-christmas-trees/https://customsouthernco.com/simple-barn-wood-christmas-trees/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500Seasonal DecorStack weathered boards into a rustic tree for your porch or mantel. Here's how to source barn wood and make it your own. https://customsouthernco.com/repurposed-yardstick-decor-project/https://customsouthernco.com/repurposed-yardstick-decor-project/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500DIY & RepurposeOld hardware-store yardsticks make a perfect frame for a chalkboard or painted sign, with all the numbers and faded lettering you love. https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-make-laundry-detergent-with-3-ingredients/https://customsouthernco.com/how-to-make-laundry-detergent-with-3-ingredients/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500Southern HomeOur old-fashioned 3 ingredient laundry detergent takes about 20 minutes to mix and costs pennies a load. Here's the recipe, plus HE and safety notes. https://customsouthernco.com/homemade-fabric-softener/https://customsouthernco.com/homemade-fabric-softener/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500Southern HomeThree pantry-shelf ingredients, one big jar and about fifteen minutes. Here's our simple homemade fabric softener and how to use it. https://customsouthernco.com/easy-ball-jar-decor-diy/https://customsouthernco.com/easy-ball-jar-decor-diy/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500DIY & RepurposeA rustic wooden caddy and a few old Ball jars make a farmhouse centerpiece you can restyle with flowers, candles or cotton every season. https://customsouthernco.com/vintage-jello-mold-pumpkin-diy/https://customsouthernco.com/vintage-jello-mold-pumpkin-diy/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500Seasonal DecorFlip a fluted vintage gelatin mold upside down and its ridges look just like a pumpkin. Add a stem and you're done. https://customsouthernco.com/what-vintage-jars-to-look-for/https://customsouthernco.com/what-vintage-jars-to-look-for/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500Vintage FindsNot every old canning jar is a treasure, but some are. Here are the vintage jars to look for, the colors and marks that matter, and how to spot fakes. https://customsouthernco.com/easy-vintage-cutting-board-decor/https://customsouthernco.com/easy-vintage-cutting-board-decor/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500DIY & RepurposeOld 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. https://customsouthernco.com/easy-vintage-spice-tin-diy/https://customsouthernco.com/easy-vintage-spice-tin-diy/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500DIY & RepurposeThose colorful old spice tins at the flea market make charming little succulent planters and bud vases for a sunny kitchen window.