Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds

29 Jun 2025

Thrift Flip! European Thrift Store Wall Sconce Makeover

by Lisa | posted in: Crafts & Creative Decorating, Flea Markets & Thrift Shops, Shabby to Chic Makeovers, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 1

Discover how a European thrift store find gets a new life with this creative wall sconce makeover. A simple DIY project you will want to try!

22 Jul 2024

Explore Thrifting and Antiquing In Europe. Shop With Me In Belgium!

by Lisa | posted in: Crafts & Creative Decorating, Flea Markets & Thrift Shops, Travel and Sightseeing, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 0

Discover the thrill of thrifting and antiquing on vacation in Europe! Uncover hidden gems and unique finds. Let’s shop in Belgium!

23 Apr 2023

Thrift Flip! How To Make A Personalized Flower Pot Crock

by Lisa | posted in: Cottage Gardening, Crafts & Creative Decorating, Shabby to Chic Makeovers, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 0

Let’s get crafty! This post provides a simple guide to transforming a thrifted ceramic canister into a decorative flower pot crock with paint and a custom printed decal. Learn how now!

9 Jun 2022

A Trip To The Famous Paris Flea Market, Marché Vernaison!

by Lisa | posted in: A Day In The Life, Flea Markets & Thrift Shops, Travel and Sightseeing, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 1

Tour Marché Vernaison, one of the many flea markets that make up the famous Le Marché aux Puces of Paris Saint-Ouen, Paris France!

3 Jun 2016

Heavenly Hoosier Table! A Country Makeover On A Budget

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating, Furniture Makeovers, Shabby to Chic Makeovers, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 5

A vintage Hoosier table gets a Country makeover for a country style kitchen.

15 May 2012

Confederate Jasmine and Thrifty Finds

by | posted in: Before and After, Cottage Decorating, Cottage Gardening, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 0

Hi All, Spring is in full swing here in eastern North Carolina but summer seems to be trying to move in this week. I woke up this morning to a sticky humid mess of a day. Needless to say the windows were … Continued

5 Apr 2012

Decorating On a Budget…A Thrift Store Frame Makeover

by | posted in: Before and After, Cottage Decorating, Shabby to Chic Makeovers, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 3

Decorating on a budget? See how this thrift store frame makeover gives an old frame a new look and learn how to do it yourself!

31 Oct 2011

A Little Bit Of Lisa’s Makes It To Prime Time

by | posted in: A Day In The Life, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 1

Hi Everyone, Just a quick post today. I’ve had a little bit of excitement here at Lisa’s last night! Did anyone catch epsiode 6 of Pan Am last night???? Did you notice the vintage style Teddy Bear from the amusement … Continued

8 Jun 2011

How To Host A Weekend Yard Sale

by | posted in: A Day In The Life, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 4

Hi Everyone, This past weekend was a very busy one for me. For months I have been picking through closets, checking under beds, sifting through cabinets and pulling things out of storage for a huge PURGE fest. I cannot believe … Continued

25 Mar 2011

Another Mercury Glass Lamp Makeover

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating, Shabby to Chic Makeovers, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 5

Howdy Folks! Ok, you may know I am always on the prowl for mercury glass items for my home. I had just purchased this lamp from ROSS for $35.00 (Ross is like Marshall’s and TJ Max). The shade it came with … Continued