One of the coolest sites on the web for any apartment dweller is Apartment Therapy. Surfing mind-blowing interior design ideas, I stumble across how to get rid of the musty smell from old books picked up at a garage sale with a used dryer sheet (yes, “used”). The rest of this post is too cool […]
Win a copy of the Spring Edition, Flea Market Style Magazine!
Our friends at Flea Market Style Magazine have a great opportunity for all you Flea Market and creative second-hand decorating enthusiasts! The Spring issue of Flea Market Style should be on newsstands and large retailers in just eight days, and likely in smaller shops before then! (Here’s where you can find us! You can always pre-order a copy here, as […]
Home for the Holidays, Thrift Shop Style
The winter holidays are cherished by millions around the world but can also be a financial challenge for many, too. Fortunately, holiday decorating doesn’t have to be expensive if you can put your creative mind to work and have a little free time to scour some neighborhood garage sales, thrift shops or flea markets. We’re […]
The Upcycling Sophisticate
Today we introduce Linda Bingham, founder of The Upcycling Sophisticate. Linda is a country girl with a sophisticated style. A little glam, a little rusty, a little girly, a little dusty. A junkers, junker, a “Junkaprenuer.” As a true eclectic home spun artist where creativity abounds, come along for the ride and she will share […]
Inspiration
We all need inspiration to create magnificent second hand designs. However, inspiration can be hard to find at times. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple image to light that simple spark of inspiration. Here are a few different designs that can help spark your inspiration. Dressers: Dressers are always something simple to do. You […]
Recycled and Upcycled
We’re excited to announce and introduce our newest Pinterest board, “Recycled and Upcycled.” The idea came to us when we were pinning to our “Decorating on a Dime” board and we have more fan submits of distressed furniture they found second-hand at yard sales or flea markets. With a little imagination, some elbow grease and […]