Tag: thrifted

Farmhouse Butter Churn Makeover

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 19, 2020
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Featured Farmhouse Butter Churn by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #farmhouse #home #homedecor #diy

You might wonder what goes through my head while I’m perusing the thrift store. Well, you might think of Dory from Finding Nemo, but actually, I’m pretty picky. Let’s take a look at this vintage farmhouse butter churn that followed me home. tsk.

Well, apparently I am ever so drawn to butter churns. I already have two so what would one more hurt, right? Just roll with it, K? In my defense, one of my butter churns is a family heirloom.

However, the other one isn’t an heirloom per say, but a thrifted find paired with a walking stick.

Tags butter, decor, diy, farmhouse, thrifted, trashure

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Upcycled Letter Holder ~ Farmhouse Decor

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 7, 2019
22 Comments on Upcycled Letter Holder ~ Farmhouse Decor

Featured Upcycled Letter Holder for Whimsical Farmhouse Decor by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

When you take a load of no longer needed items to a local ministry, you’re supposed to come home empty-handed, right? Well, thanks to my awesome friend, Mandy, I ended up coming home with this…two tubs of the wooden section of the thrift store! {{gasp}} So funny! I picked out what I wanted and had the option to return the rest. My favorite pick of the loot was a piggy creation. However, I’m going to turn into an upcycled letter holder into something new.

Truth be told that I was praying and asking God what to work on next (as I usually do). I didn’t want to head to the thrift store, but find something

Tags diy, farmhouse, home decor, kitchen, thrifted, trashure, video, vintage

DIY / Tutorials Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted

Paint Layering Technique ~ French Relief Wall Art

Post author By Larissa
Post date January 31, 2019
16 Comments on Paint Layering Technique ~ French Relief Wall Art

Featured Paint Layering Technique Video Tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #home #homedecor #homedecorideas #paint #shopping #handmade

While I’m always raving about the wood section of the thrift store, there certainly are other haunts that are a must-see too. For instance, these two plaques were in the home decor section and jumped right in my cart…really. tsk. How about I show you my vision for them by demonstrating my paint layering technique? Game on.

So…would you grabbed them? To be honest, the color reminded me of a moss covered garden art, which isn’t all that bad…for a garden. However, I had a better idea. I felt they

Tags diy, French, home decor, layering, paint, thrifted, trashure, video, wall art

DIY / Tutorials Furniture Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted upholstery

Felted Wool Footstools from Thrifted Sweaters

Post author By Larissa
Post date January 24, 2019
24 Comments on Felted Wool Footstools from Thrifted Sweaters

Featured Felted Wool Footstools Upholstered with Thrifted Sweaters | DIY video tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #handmade #vintage #farmhouse #furniture #home #homedecor #homedecorideas

It time for Furniture Fixer Uppers! My gal friends and I have a blast each month bringing you DIY furniture inspiration in the projects we create. You’ll see their work in a bit. Today, I’m sharing how this dynamic duo from the thrift store is going to become felted wool footstools. Hang with me…

Okay, so first off I really felt bad for this pair. They had been subject to an upholstery makeover that didn’t really suit their style, but ya know…to each his own. Since they had hung out in the thrift store for a few months, I finally caved and

Tags diy, farmhouse, footstools, furniture, thrifted, trashure, tutorial, upholstery, video

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DIY Welcome Sign Coat Rack ~ Upcycled Decor

Post author By Larissa
Post date January 10, 2019
14 Comments on DIY Welcome Sign Coat Rack ~ Upcycled Decor

Featured DIY Welcome Sign Coat Rack Made from an Upcycled Thrift Store Find | Details at Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

So many times I get asked how I am able to decorate on a tiny budget. Well, the answer lies in making use of what I have or what is affordable. Shopping your home is definitely the easiest, most economical way to change up your decor. Let’s pretend today that you already own this Americana wall art below, but you want a more modern look. It’s about to become a DIY welcome sign coat rack. Hang with me now…

Just for the record, I think this art is cute and well done. However, it is made of solid wood and

Tags coat rack, diy, farmhouse, repurposed, sign, thrifted, trashure, upcycled, welcome

DIY / Tutorials Furniture Home Decor Kids Project Gallery Thrifted

Kids Play Table Made Modern Farmhouse

Post author By Larissa
Post date November 29, 2018
24 Comments on Kids Play Table Made Modern Farmhouse

Featured Kids Play Table get Modern Farmhouse Makeover by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

It’s that time of the month where my Furniture Fixer Upper friends and I are all eager to share our latest furniture projects. You’ll see what they have for you in a bit. Today, my project is this thrifted kids play table that has seen better days.

When I first passed it at the thrift store I was like…oh…cute. But then two seconds later, I was like OOOH….cute…POTENTIAL! haha. I love when that happens.

Tags diy, furniture, kids, play, pooh, table, thrifted, tutorial, video

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Upcycled Photo Holder Blessings Sign

Post author By Larissa
Post date November 1, 2018
18 Comments on Upcycled Photo Holder Blessings Sign

Featured DIY Upcycled Photo Holder from Thrift Store Finds by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

“A hunting we will go, a hunting we will go, heigh-ho the junk we’ll show for all to see and know”…er something like that. tee hee! You know I love a good thrift store haul, and this little bit below is from recent #trashure run. I’m going to attempt to turn it all into an upcycled photo holder. Here’s hoping!

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You may be wondering why I picked these items in the first place. First, the sign and the “blessings” word are made of metal. Metal is always fun to work with as it’s very

Tags diy, repurposed, thrifted, trashure, upcycled, wall art

DIY / Tutorials Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted Woodworking

Repurposed Picture Frame Shelf Shadow Box

Post author By Larissa
Post date September 11, 2018
20 Comments on Repurposed Picture Frame Shelf Shadow Box

Featured Repurposed Picture Frames Turned Decorative Shelving by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

On the second Tuesday of each month, my blogger friends and I put together a collection of DIY posts for our Trash to Treasure Transformation fun. What could be better than creating with junk from like-minded gals? You’ll see there projects in a bit. But now, you’ll see that my recent thrift store adventure had me all caught up on these beautiful picture frames. My fun begins with how I turned them into a repurposed picture frame shelf.

I found these solid wood frames along with the items in my Operation 80’s makeovers, and knew they had potential. They are big and ornate, so that was a no-brainer

Tags diy, home decor, picture frame, repurposed, shelf, thrifted, trash to treasure, trashure, woodworking

DIY / Tutorials Furniture Home Decor Project Gallery Thrifted

Farmhouse Benches with Grain Sack Stripe

Post author By Larissa
Post date August 30, 2018
14 Comments on Farmhouse Benches with Grain Sack Stripe

When I head to the thrift store and see country blue and geese with hearts, I instantly have a flashback to 1980’s. My mom definitely added that kind of style to her decor at one point. It’s cute, but totally not my style. My last thrifting visit produced this haul and looked like someone cleaned house. For the next few projects I’m going to be transitioning these pieces into a farmhouse state. Today is all about those country blue benches becoming farmhouse benches.

I literally laughed out loud when I spied the bench set stacked and hiding in a corner of the store. It was as if they knew how

Tags bench, diy, farmhouse, feed sack, furniture, grain sack, home decor, rustic, thrifted, trashure