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Sharing my thrifty lifestyle through creative  repurposing, cooking and gardening tips for all your DIY projects.

Letters from Grandma

Framed Letter from Grandma Sbertoli

by Denise Bryant // 4 Comments
If you can’t tell from my decor, I am one of those people that saves and collects items because of their priceless, sentimental value. I love incorporating personal items into my home decor and this framed letter from Grandma Sbertoli... Continue reading →
How to update longaberger baskets

Don’t be afraid to update Longaberger Baskets

by Denise Bryant // 13 Comments
I know that I can't possibly be the only person hesitant to update Longaberger baskets but I am here to tell you, don't be afraid and just do it. You will be happy with the end results no matter what medium you use to update your baskets. Continue reading →
beautiful DIY deconstructed chair side

How to Deconstruct a Chair

by Denise Bryant // 3 Comments
I recently shared a chair my husband deconstructed for me and I received a ton of positive feedback and requests to show you how to deconstruct a chair of your own.  Continue reading →
Up close pic of wireless wall sconce using magic light trick

Wireless Wall Sconce Using Magic Light Trick

by Denise Bryant // 22 Comments
A thrifted light fixture is the perfect opportunity to try the magic light trick. Magic because my hubby doesn't have to tear open a wall and I can move the light whenever I feel like changing things up in the house.  Continue reading →
upcycled wool scarf wreath for the front porch

Upcycled Wool Scarf Wreath

by Denise Bryant // 21 Comments
I held onto this torn, wool scarf because I adored the green plaid pattern. I knew it would soon be an upcycled wool scarf wreath for my front door. Continue reading →
glittered tea light tin can holders (2)

Glittered Tin Can Tea Light Holders

by Denise Bryant // 1 Comment
In my book, the ultimate upcycle is when you can literally make something out of trash. Like when I trash picked these green chile cans after making a pot of soup. Yep, I grabbed them right out of the recycle... Continue reading →
Cute garden scarecrow after pic

How to Make a Cute Garden Scarecrow

by Denise Bryant // 15 Comments
My husband recently finished planting our veggies and now it’s time to get my hands dirty and make a cute garden scarecrow. Do you have a vegetable garden? With my black thumb, I am pretty limited on my gardening skills so I will just... Continue reading →
Sharing ideas for upcycling old pi

Ideas for Upcycling Old Picture Frames

by Denise Bryant // 15 Comments
Today the Farmhouse Hens are featuring frame projects and I am so very excited to share my ideas for upcycling old picture frames.   Also, make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post so you can click around and visit the... Continue reading →
DIY Painted Knife Block Makeover with Chalk Paint

DIY Painted Knife Block With Phone Holder

by Denise Bryant // 17 Comments
Today the Farmhouse Hens are featuring upcycled thrift store projects and I am so very excited to share this easy DIY painted knife block. Keep reading to see how I updated it with more than just a cute chippy, farmhouse paint job.... Continue reading →
How to update an ugly ceiling fan

How to Update an Ugly Ceiling Fan

by Denise Bryant // 12 Comments
As one of 20+ bloggers participating in the Thrift Store Décor Challenge this month, I am excited to share how I updated and ugly ceiling fan for under $10.   When you get to the bottom of this post you will be treated to some... Continue reading →

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Closed on a 25 acre Texas ranch. Amazing, beautifu Closed on a 25 acre Texas ranch. Amazing, beautiful, peaceful and the start to our next chapter. Follow along in stories for all the crazy stuff.
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Starting the new year off with some positive vibes Starting the new year off with some positive vibes. While most people despised 2020, I was able to embrace the crazy chaos along with all the good, positive things happening around me everyday. 
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I started the quarantine with the goal of leaving better than I started. We're still in quarantine but I'm ending the year better than I started. 
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I'm looking forward to 2021 as I continue to grow as a person and follow this path of well being. I hope you will join me as I am super excited to share my journey with you.
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Wishing you all a year full of blessings, happiness and joy.❤
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My decor is changing as we have shifted to tiny li My decor is changing as we have shifted to tiny living in our RV.
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It is definitely a challenge because we have limited wall space so I can't hang things up.
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I am updating the dark cabinets with white paint and pops of yellow for some cheer.
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But I do manage to thrift in each state and find something I can incorporate into the RV or our future home.
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Mom to 4 kiddos and my plant babies. 🌿 When we Mom to 4 kiddos and my plant babies.
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When we moved I had to give some plants up for adoption. They are happy and well loved. 
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Happy Mother's Day! My sweet hubby made breakfast Happy Mother's Day! My sweet hubby made breakfast and served it on the "special occasion" plate that I thrifted years ago. Today was a fun day with my family. My daughter did my hair, hubby picked flowers out of the garden, I walked in the rain, trash picked some plants on the curb and ate lots of carbs and had zero guilt. It was a perfect day!
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Cinco de Mayo calls for tequila and I like Cafe Pa Cinco de Mayo calls for tequila and I like Cafe Patron in my iced coffee. Yes, they make coffee flavored tequila and it's good. Try my recipe and let me know your thoughts. This makes a pitcher of iced coffee.

1 quart of chocolate milk

3 cups of cold coffee

1 can sweetened condensed milk

ice cubes (frozen coffee cubes are a great option too)

Cafe Patron shot into each glass of iced coffee
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Tiered trays. Love them or hate them? I'm on the f Tiered trays. Love them or hate them? I'm on the fence. I like the option of vertical layering but struggle with it looking like a pile of clutter. 🤔
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It's all faux and I'm for real, loving it. Faux pl It's all faux and I'm for real, loving it. Faux plant. Faux pears. Faux dough bowl. Faux chippy lamp. 😊
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May Day flowers from my garden. As I start my next May Day flowers from my garden. As I start my next 30 days of quarantine, I will choose to focus on finding the beauty blooming all around us. Be well and keep smiling. 🌺🌻🌷
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What is the one thing you can't pass up at the fle What is the one thing you can't pass up at the flea market? For me, it is picture frames. They are inexpensive and so versatile. I even wrote a blog post all about upcycled frames sprinkled throught my house. This particular frames holds a photocopy of an envelope addressed to me from my Grandma. ❤
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I think this is the longest I've been away from th I think this is the longest I've been away from the thrift store. Time to go thrift my house and pull stuff out of my basement stash. Anyone else with me? 🤣
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Today, my girls received a sweet surprise is the m Today, my girls received a sweet surprise is the mail. I follow Emily, from @tableandhearth and I commented on her story last week when she was at north Padre Island. We discovered that she works at the university where my girls go to school. She sent them a gift from  @greenseadesigns and a kind reminder of the south Texas coast. Thank you for being so kind and delivering a smile on a cold, rainy, Chicago day. 😊
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Talking about trash picking in my stories today. G Talking about trash picking in my stories today. Guess which two items in this picture were from the trash? The answer is in my IG stories. 😊
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It's amazing what sunshine can do to boost your mo It's amazing what sunshine can do to boost your mood. We are on our 4th day in a row of sunshine and it feels so wonderful. What's the weather like by you? 🌞
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Chicago weather is making it a true challenge to g Chicago weather is making it a true challenge to get my steps in each day but here I am on day 26 with 12,846 steps (6 miles) for the day.👟👟👟👟
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I'm just spending my Saturday meal prepping and cl I'm just spending my Saturday meal prepping and cleaning the house for Easter as if we were actually having family over for dinner tomorrow. Just trying to feel normal and keeping it real. What are you up to today? 🤣
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