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Thrift Store Decor Challenge

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

Beautiful DIY Deconstructed Chair

by Denise Bryant // 23 Comments
Modern. Boho. Rustic. Industrial. Farmhouse. The beauty of a deconstructed chair is that it can fit in with just about any decor style. 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 →
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 →
Getting organized with my chalk painted farmhouse umbrella stand

Chalk Painted Farmhouse Umbrella Stand

by Denise Bryant // 15 Comments
As one of 30+ bloggers participating in the Thrift Store Décor Challenge this month, I am excited to share how I jazzed up an umbrella stand  for my foyer making it cute and functional for under $10. When you get to the bottom... Continue reading →
knock off dough bowl

How to Make a Knock Off Dough Bowl

by Denise Bryant // 39 Comments
As one of 30+ bloggers participating in the Thrift Store Décor Challenge this month, I am excited to share how I took a wooden bowl and turned it into a knock off dough bowl. When you get to the bottom of this... Continue reading →
Rustic ladder with vintage wire baskets and memo board

Rustic Ladder with Vintage Wire Bicycle Baskets

by Denise Bryant // 44 Comments
As one of 30+ bloggers participating in the Thrift Store Décor Challenge this month, I am excited to share how I took this wooden rustic ladder found at a junk shop and turned into a decorative shelf by adding some vintage wire bicycle baskets.... Continue reading →
Grateful definition for Book Page Memo Board

Thrift Store Decor Upcycled Book Page Memo Board

by Denise Bryant // 28 Comments
I’m so excited that I joined a monthly Thrift Store Décor Upcycle Challenge because it is really going to motivate me to get my creative juices flowing and get some of these projects out of my head and complete. This month I... Continue reading →

My First Time Stamping Metal

by Denise Bryant // 16 Comments
As one of 20+ bloggers participating in the Thrift Store Décor Challenge this month, I am excited to share my first attempt at stamping metal.   When you get to the bottom of this post you will be treated to some serious creativity... 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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#plantmom
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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