House of Hawthornes

It's Thrift Store Decor Team Wednesday on the blog. Some great trash-to-treasure projects! https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/diy-garden-hose-pot/

Repurposed and Restyled Home Decor Kathy shares complete tutorials on painted furniture and upcycled crafts. Making furniture look old is her favorite technique.

What do you get when you marry an old Singer sewing machine base with a vintage porcelain enamel kitchen table top? A VERY heavy but cute little table! 💖

https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/vintage-porcelain-enamel-kitchen-table-repurposed/

Why yes, I am washing a Longaberger basket? The why is a whole other story and might just involve a paintbrush! 🖌️https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/painting-longaberger-baskets/

Looking for Easter porch décor that's rustic and repurposed? 🥕 This one is bunny approved!
https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/easter-porch-decor-repurposed-modern-farmhouse/

There's a Dixie Belle Paint giveaway going over at Petticoat Junktion!!!

Such a cyte way to update soome old glass vases!

Who knew you could upcycle a stool into a nightstand!

NEW project!
It's thrift store day. I got another set of bar stools, but I'm keeping these for myself.
I need slim nightstands for my vacation home. These will work perfectly in a tight space.
I hope you love them as much as I do.
https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/bar-stools-into-nightstands-the-how-and-why/

The awkward stage when couldn't figure out if you want to keep your late-winter decor up or go full-blown Valentines Day. Let's just pretend the two deer are madly in love! 💘

Who's up for a little thrift store upcycling action on this beautiful Valentine's Day? I may have gone over to the Modern Glam side when I made over one of these teak salad bowls.

(BTW, doesn't it look a little like a bird's nest in this photo? Idea for my next salad bowl makeover maybe?)

https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/vintage-teak-wooden-bowl-makeover/

With all the Amazon boxes sitting around here I have enough "craft materials" to make this!

Amazing what you can do with an Amazon box... it's like getting two gifts in one! ❤️🩷

Take a look --->> https://www.homeroad.net/2024/01/cardboard-valentines-day-banner.html

Merry Christmas!

How cute are these mini Skotch Koolers Sarah made?

When you covet a vintage treasure that is oh-so-very elusive (and pricey!), desperation breeds inspiration! And now I can have lots of them on my tree: https://bit.ly/3T7esIM 😉

Well this is sort of ingenious!

Thanksgiving dessert alert🦃!!! You have to check out this quick and easy and VERY cute Thanksgiving woodland yule log dessert she makes with little "acorns" to go with it. And it all starts with store-bought goodies, so no toiling away hours in the kitchen.

Pumpkin Roll Yule Log with Nutter Butter Acorns for a Whimsical Woodland Friendsgiving Celebrate a whimsical Friendsgiving with Woodland Friends. You’ll find a quick method to create a Pumpkin Roll Yule Log, as well as Nutter Butter Acorns, for an easy and sweet fall treat. You’ll al…

Here’s my rolling pin Christmas tree! Details here—->>> https://www.organizedclutter.net/2019/11/rolling-pin-christmas-project-featured.html

Have you made your own velvet pumpkins yet? They're so easy to make!

Diy Velvet Pumpkins: How To Make Your Own Diy velvet pumpkins are easy to make. Our simple how to step-by-step tutorial makes creating this autumn craft a breeze. Learn to make your very own DIY velvet pumpkins this season!

Chipmunks and squirrels eating all your pretty outdoor fall decor? I've got you covered!
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https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/homemade-squirrel-repellent-recipe/

(BTW, that is my son's taxidermied squirrel I found at a thrift store. I don't get close enough to the real ones to take their photos 😁.)

Pencil anyone? This is probably the easiest Halloween craft you can do today! 🕷
https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/painted-mason-jar-halloween-craft/

Have you ever heard of gravel art? It was a trendy mid-century modern craft back in the day. Suzanne from Shop At Blu saved this beauty by giving it a little makeover.
https://www.shopatblu.com/updating-seasonal-thrift-store-art-fall-edition/

Who can be scared of these little cuties made from gourds!
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Halloween Ghosts Made From Gourds Tutorial for Halloween ghosts made from gourds. Super quick and easy fall craft idea, including step by step instructions.

Quick and easy fall decor! 🍁🍂 I just love the shiny gold/copper paint!

https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/quilted-mason-jar-candle-holder-diy/

Ugly stained beverage cooler? Not anymore. See how Kristin updated this one for poolside. 🏊
https://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/update-a-rolling-ice-cooler-with-wheels-using-spray-paint/

This is also a very easy "repurposing" project for your Halloween porch. Plus it's not a permanent - I'm not a fan of using a welding torch, I like my fingers too much!

See how I made it HERE 🎃 https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/repurposed-jack-o-lantern-halloween/