The best part about thrifting isn't always finding something valuable... It's finding something with potential! I’ve always loved the thrill of finding something at a thrift store or antique market that other people might walk right past. Maybe it ...
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French Provincial Furniture Flip With BASIC Tools
A beginner-friendly French Provincial furniture flip using basic tools and a little creativity—because you don't need a workshop full of fancy tools to create a gorgeous makeover! | YouTube Video Included A few weeks ago, I had a request over on ...
DIY Scrap Wood Garden Trellis
How to Build a Beautiful Wooden Obelisk Trellis Out Of Scrap and Salvaged Wood | YouTube Video Hi, creative #sifamily, and welcome to another Trashy Treasures Tuesday! Garden season is short-lived here in Toronto, so I've been spending as much time ...
How To Make A Pleated Lamp Shade – No Sew DIY
HERE'S A SUPER FUN STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL ON HOW TO MAKE GOREGEOUS CUSTOM PLEATED LAMPSHADES - THE BEST PART - NO SEWING REQUIRED | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi, #sifamily, and so happy you're here because today I'm sharing how to update your decor on a dime ...
How To Cut Plexiglass
HERE'S 2 EASY WAYS TO CUT PLEXIGLASS AND CLEAR ACRYLIC SHEETS FOR YOUR FURNITURE AND DIY PROJECTS | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi, beautiful friends, thanks for dropping by! Today, I'm sharing a great alternative to replacing broken or missing glass for your ...
Back To Basics Painted Furniture Flip | $10 Waterfall Dresser
HERE'S A BEGINNER'S PAINTED WATERFALL DRESSER MAKEOVER $10 FURNITURE FLIP | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi, creative friends, and so happy you're here! I was keeping my eyes peeled for a free trashbound find, but instead came across this $10 waterfall dresser at ...
DIY Furniture Painting Prime Day Deals 2026!
BEST DIY Prime Day Deals 2026 😃 Hello, creative friends, and welcome to our 2026 Amazon Prime Day post! If you’ve been on the fence about any DIY tools and supplies you’ve been wanting or needing, today is a GREAT day to treat yourself to those ...
Salvaged Eastlake Table Makeover
THIS VICTORIAN EASTLAKE TABLE NEARLY ENDED UP IN OUR LANDFILL | YOUTUBE VIDEO This is a perfect read if you have an old wooden table that needs a complete refresh. And the best part is that wood can be refinished over and over again! Hello, ...
1980s Lingerie Chest Furniture Makeover
HERE'S HOW I UPCYCLED THIS TRASHED 1980s LINGERIE CHESTÂ INTO AN ELEGANT UPDATED PIECE WITH ONE COLOR | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi, creative friends, and welcome back to our Furniture Fixer Upper tour. So happy you're here! This furniture makeover was created ...
How To Paint A Textured Fabric Chair
HOW I PAINTED THIS TRASHED VINTAGE CHAIR WITH *TEXTURED* FABRIC| YOUTUBE VIDEO Today I'm sharing a build-MY-confidence project. When I found this vintage chair curbside, I almost didn't pick it up. If you’ve ever tried painting textured fabric, you ...
How To Resize Thrift Frames
HOW I RESIZE THRIFTED FRAMES TO FIT CUSTOM ART (AND SAVE $$$) | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hello, creative #sifamily, I'm so happy you're joining for another Trashy Treasures Tuesday! If you love giving new life to thrifted art, or maybe your own artistic ...
How To – Chinese Chippendale Tables With Rattan
A STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL ON HOW I UPDATED THESE TRASHED CHINESE CHIPPENDALE END TABLES INTO A GORGEOUS DESIGNER MAKEOVER| YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi, beautiful friends! Spring is in full swing here, and it feels great. I've started cleaning up the garden and ...
Vintage Rose Dresser Makeover
HERE'S THE STEP-BY-STEP ON HOW TO CREATE A VINTAGE ROSE FINISH FOR A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE LOOK | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi, creative friends, and welcome back to another Furniture Fixer Upper tour. So happy you're here! While I was away on vacation, I saw a TON ...
Using Bold Color To Update Furniture
A TRASHED END TABLE GETS A NEW LOOK WITH A BRIGHT, BOLD COLOR! Hello, creative #sifamily, I'm so happy you're joining for another Trashy Treasures Tuesday! This end table was found curbside, and I had a ton of fun with this one. Sometimes you have ...
The Algarve and Everything In Between
When Andrea and I started planning our trip to the Algarve, I had heard many good things and had a general idea of what we would see…sun, coastline, good food. You know, the usual highlights you see when you Google Portugal or speak to people who ...
How To Fix A Warped Wood Table Top
A WARPED TRASHBOUND VINTAGE TABLE GETS A BEAUTIFUL NEW LIFE | YOUTUBE VIDEO COMING THIS WEEKEND! Hi creative friends, I have a doozy of a makeover for you today! This ornate vintage table I found curbside ended up being in far worse shape than I ...
20 Green Painted Furniture Ideas
ARE YOU A FAN OF GREEN FURNITURE? - HERE ARE 20 STUNNING GREEN PAINTED FURNITURE IDEAS: DIY INSPIRATION Hi creative friends, and thanks so much for joining me today on this St. Patrick's Day roundup! In today’s post, I’m sharing 20 amazing GREEN ...
Thrifted Blanket Box Makeover
A THRIFT STORE BLANKET BOX GETS A DESIGNER LOOK | YOUTUBE VIDEO COMING THIS SATURDAY! Hello, lovely friends, I'm so happy you're visiting today! You know that moment in the thrift store when something catches your eye… but you’re not sure about ...
Furniture Refinishing | 25 Painted and Stained DIY Furniture Updates
CAN YOU USE PAINT AND STAIN TO UPDATE FURNITURE? - YES YOU CAN, AND IT'S EASIER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK! HERE ARE 25 GORGEOUS EXAMPLES AND HOW-TO'S! Hi creative friends, and thanks for joining me today! If you’ve ever wondered why you would paint AND ...
$20 Nautical Dresser Makeover
A $20.99 THRIFTED FRENCH PROVINCIAL GETS A STUNNING ONE-COLOR DRESSER MAKEOVER | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi, creative friends, and welcome back to another Furniture Fixer Upper tour! I'm on a hot streak at the thrift stores! I found this sweet French ...
1970s Thrift Store Drum Table Update
A 1970's THRIFT STORE DRUM TABLE GETS AN UPDATED MAKEOVER | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hello, my lovely friend! I know how easy it is to overlook old, dated furniture, as I almost did with this one. But sometimes all it needs is a little vision and a fresh ...
DIY Fluted Bathroom Cabinet Makeover
MY BATHROOM CABINET GETS A NEW LOOK BY ADDING DIY EASY FLUTED BACK BOARD | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi creative friends, I hope you had a wonderful week and are staying cozy and warm! Today I’m giving my cabinet a fluted panel update. This project is a ...
$20 Walnut Bronze Table Makeover
A $20 THRIFT TABLE GETS REPAIRED AND REFRESHED WITH A BEAUTIFUL WALNUT AND BRONZE FINISH | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi creative friends, and welcome back to the first Furniture Fixer Upper of the year! Today I'm fixing up this $20 vintage table, and what a ...
How To Clean And Fix A Torn Canvas Painting
How to Clean and Repair a Dirty Torn Canvas Painting (Yes… I Found This One in the Trash!) | Youtube Video Hi, creative friend! If you’ve been around Salvaged Inspirations for any length of time, you know I have a thing for tossed-aside treasures ...
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