Thrift Store Makeover: DIY Aged Ornaments

Thrift store ornaments get an aged vintage makeover!  While on one of my many thrifting adventures , I found a large amount of Christmas ornaments in the bagged section of Goodwill.  They're something I wouldn't have given a second thought, however, when I moved the bags I realized the ornaments were heavy, solid, and only $1 a bag.  I immediately knew they would be perfect for an aged makeover, so I grabbed a few bags to bring home.  SUPPLIES NEEDED TO AGE ORNAMENTS - Thrift store ornaments (look for solid ornaments made of metal or clay) - 400 grit sandpaper - Black chalk paint - Rich Espresso metallic paint  ( Rub 'n Buff or other metallic gold paint would work too)  - Paintbrush  - Paper towels The color combination of the ornaments I found was not my style but more importantly, they were solid, made of clay, and had great texture.   Resource: How to Thrift: The Best Thrifting Tips and Tricks I knew paint would adhere well to the ornaments because of the clay-li...

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Christmas Decorated Entry Four Ways

An entry table decorated four ways using vintage decor and thrift store finds! I finally dragged most of the Christmas boxes out of the shed and started decorating for Christmas. Setting up and trimming the Noblis Fir dining room tree was easy.  Deciding how I wanted to decorate the entry table was more of a challenge.  I like rotating my holiday decor to create different displays, but it's difficult when I love a previous year's look.  I played around with a few of my favorite Christmas decorations to create different holiday displays to see which one I liked best. I combined the holiday decor I already had with a few new vintage and antique finds.  I pulled together four different Christmas displays, two neutral and two red.   CHRISTMAS ENTRY LOOK NO 1. I gravitate towards neutrals, so I used a collection of vintage suitcases, antique snowshoes, winter greenery , and a pair of vintage hard plastic fawns.  Aren't the fawns adorable?  I found them last week at my favo...

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Christmas Gift Guide: Gift Ideas For Him

Thoughtfully curated gift ideas for men! The other day, I shared gift ideas for women , and today, it's all about the men!  When shopping for men, I like to think about their personalities, interests, and hobbies.   Do they enjoy the outdoors and spending time hiking, fishing, or camping?  Are they in need of new or upgraded supplies to better enjoy their hobbies?  To help you pick the perfect gift for the man in your life, I gathered a few of my favorite ideas, which include items we currently own, are highly rated, or are on my gift-giving list!  HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM 1. Grunt Style Vintage American Hoodie:  Any proud American would be happy to sport this vintage American hoodie.  2. Multi-Tool : Top-rated multi-tool with everything you need to tighten and adjust on the go. 3. Closed Top Tool Bag : From a professional handyman to the average homeowner, this tool bag has pockets, straps, and clips to keep everything neatly secured and organized.  4.  Alarm Clock :   Cu...

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Christmas Gift Guide 2023: Gift Ideas For Her

Practical and stylish gifts for the women in your life!  Have you started your holiday shopping yet?  I aim to finish my shopping early, so I can relax in December, but I'm a bit behind this year.  To help ease my shopping (as well as yours!), I made lists and gathered some of my favorite holiday gift ideas!  Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite gifts for women.  I included items I own, wish list items, and highly rated, practical ideas for even the pickiest gift recipients!  HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR HER 1.  American Eagle Oversized Fleece Jacket :   S oft, comfortable, and perfect for layering! 2. Blue light Glasses :   Friends and family who suffer from headaches and spend hours on a computer will appreciate these stylish and practical blue light glasses. 3. Toiletry Travel Bag :   A stylish travel bag for the travelers on your list.  This bag is ideal for keeping toiletries accessible and organized and bathroom counters clean and clear.    4. Checkered Phone Case : Wh...

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The Best Neutral Christmas Decor 2023

The best neutral Christmas decor for a cozy holiday home!  How do you decorate for Christmas?  Do you prefer traditional and classic Christmas colors or cozy and soothing neutrals?  If you're an avid Little House of Four reader, you know that I traditionally opt for neutral decorating in my holiday and everyday decorating .   I'm a sucker for vintage Santa mugs , blow molds , and decor, but for the most part, I stick to white, brass, wood tones, and shades of green. Today, I gathered some of my favorite neutral holiday decor for all my neutral holiday decorators! SHOP MY FAVORITE NEUTRAL CHRISTMAS DECOR  JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Are you crafty or prefer creating your own Christmas decor? One of my favorite aspects of preferring to decorate with neutrals is that it's super easy to update, transform, and redo inexpensive and secondhand decor.   To get you inspired, below are some of my favorite past n...

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Thrift Store Makeover: DIY Vintage Santa Planter

Learn how to create your own vintage-inspired Santa planter using thrift store finds! I love hunting for neutral vintage Christmas decor, and last weekend, I bought the most adorable large vintage Santa planter from a fellow  Lily & Birch Market vendor.   When I saw the planter, I knew it would be the perfect addition to my vintage Christmas collection.  It had the most adorable jolly face, perfectly imperfect crazing, and original maker stickers and markings. I couldn't wait to bring it home and place one of my houseplants inside.   Seeing the vintage Santa planter on my entry table immediately gave me an idea.   Over the past several weeks, I saw the same clear vintage Santa cookie jar at my local Goodwill.  It was missing a lid, so I never gave it a second thought.....until now. I quickly headed back to Goodwill to see if the jar was still there and it was! I immediately came home and turned it into a neutral vintage Santa planter. This thrift store makeover is so effo...

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