Showing posts with label THRIFTING. Show all posts
Showing posts with label THRIFTING. Show all posts
Sep 17, 2015
Are you great at spotting diamonds in the rough? Do see you see old, dated furniture and envision a way to give it new life? You might just be part of a growing breed of savvy shoppers known as Upcyclers.
North Florida Upcyclers won't want to miss the Jacksonville Home + Patio Show at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, October 1-4, 2015. The home and garden event of the season features the Diva of DIY herself, Leanne Lee. Leanne will be sharing fun and fantastic upcycling ideas and DIY tips, so folks can learn how to better decorate their spaces and improve the environment.
Can't wait to see Leanne at the show? To help tide you over until October, Leanne has shared her best thrift store tips, so you can shop these venues like a pro!
Another thing you should do if you want to become a thrift store shopping expert is to keep an open mind. We all know there's about a hundred lamps that are in the back of the store. While the color of the light may not work for you, look at the shape and if the structure is there. If so, pick it up and bring it home! You can paint it or foil the base, and add a pretty shade that matches your home decor.
Coffee mugs and dishes are a dime a dozen. While they may be plain and boring, you can personalize the plates and mugs. These are great gift ideas that won't break the bank.
We have all seen the ugly, outdated 70s furniture that's sitting on the floor. It may be dirty and dingy, but look past that. Is the structure of the ottoman in good shape? If that coffee table sturdy? How about the chairs, are their overall frames in great condition? If so, go ahead and bring these items home! You can recover the ottoman with fabric to match your decor, sand and stain the coffee table, and create new to you chairs with paint, sanding, and stain or recover the seat."
Get more great ideas and advice for transforming older, worn pieces into beautiful and charming decor items on the Diva of DIY blog and at her presentations at the Jacksonville Home + Patio Show. She'll be gracing the stage at the show on October 2nd, 3rd, & 4th - you don't want to miss her!
Did you know that connecting with us on Facebook has tons of perks? Get the inside scoop on our upcoming home shows, find tons of celebrity tips, and get exclusive ticket offers. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets as part of our Facebook deals. What are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now!
PRIME OSBORN CONVENTION CENTER
North Florida Upcyclers won't want to miss the Jacksonville Home + Patio Show at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, October 1-4, 2015. The home and garden event of the season features the Diva of DIY herself, Leanne Lee. Leanne will be sharing fun and fantastic upcycling ideas and DIY tips, so folks can learn how to better decorate their spaces and improve the environment.
Can't wait to see Leanne at the show? To help tide you over until October, Leanne has shared her best thrift store tips, so you can shop these venues like a pro!
The Diva of DIY's Best Thrift Store Tips
"When it comes to thrift store shopping, it can be challenging to know where to start. One of the first things you must know is that everything in the store was donated. If you think a price is extremely high, (I've noticed this a few times as my local store, that things were actually priced higher than the retail value), speak with a store manager in a caring manner and ask for a discount. Tell them your reasoning behind the price discrepancy, and see what they can do.Another thing you should do if you want to become a thrift store shopping expert is to keep an open mind. We all know there's about a hundred lamps that are in the back of the store. While the color of the light may not work for you, look at the shape and if the structure is there. If so, pick it up and bring it home! You can paint it or foil the base, and add a pretty shade that matches your home decor.
Coffee mugs and dishes are a dime a dozen. While they may be plain and boring, you can personalize the plates and mugs. These are great gift ideas that won't break the bank.
We have all seen the ugly, outdated 70s furniture that's sitting on the floor. It may be dirty and dingy, but look past that. Is the structure of the ottoman in good shape? If that coffee table sturdy? How about the chairs, are their overall frames in great condition? If so, go ahead and bring these items home! You can recover the ottoman with fabric to match your decor, sand and stain the coffee table, and create new to you chairs with paint, sanding, and stain or recover the seat."
Get more great ideas and advice for transforming older, worn pieces into beautiful and charming decor items on the Diva of DIY blog and at her presentations at the Jacksonville Home + Patio Show. She'll be gracing the stage at the show on October 2nd, 3rd, & 4th - you don't want to miss her!
Did you know that connecting with us on Facebook has tons of perks? Get the inside scoop on our upcoming home shows, find tons of celebrity tips, and get exclusive ticket offers. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets as part of our Facebook deals. What are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now!
PRIME OSBORN CONVENTION CENTER
OCTOBER 1-4, 2015.
Feb 27, 2015
We're so excited to have Leanne Lee, the Diva of DIY and our 2015 Home + Garden Trendsetter, joining us at the Jacksonville Home + Patio Show, March 5-8 at the Prime Osborn Center. Leanne has a gift for turning trash into treasure and seeing the potential in used items, regardless of their condition. She can do things with paint and fabric that we can only dream of - until now! Leanne will be sharing her DIY secrets at the show and she's let us in on her thrift store style. Read on to learn what she looks for at a consignment shop and how you can start dumpster diving like a pro!
"One of my favorite 'hobbies' is heading to my local ReStore and finding treasures to upcycle for my home. This is a great way to redecorate without breaking the bank. For those of you who are not families with the term 'upcycling', it means simply taking something and making it better. This can be done with paint, upholstery, add-ons, etc.
If you have yet to step foot into your local ReStore, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other thrift store, please visit one soon. Even if you don't purchase anything, you can get an idea of what is available for pennies on the dollar. Then, the next time you're working on a project you'll know where to head for the pieces you need!
One of my favorite items at the ReStore is old cabinet doors and drawers. There are so many projects that you can create with these, like Chalkboards, Under-Bed Storage, and Serving Trays.
You'll also find shelves and shelves of 'knick-knacks'. You might find some that are beautiful just the way they are, but it's likely that you'll also come across some that have seen some wear and tear. Don't let that put you off, most can be easily updated. I like to update figurines with spray paint, but there are lots of routes you can go.
I'm also willing to bet that you'll find Christmas ornaments. Try upcycling these into Decorative Balls. They can be pretty costly at the home decor store, but you can make them at a fraction of the cost when you upcycle!
Believe it or not...brass is coming back! Not buying it? You can use silver or gold to update the look of junky thrift store candles. Check out what I did with some here.
What about glass jugs, vases, vessels, decanters, and more? Try making a lamp!
And then there's the furniture section. This is the first place I head when I walk into my local thrift shops. You never know what you will find! In fact, I recently came across this desk. It was $10 and I had to have it. While I wasn't necessarily looking for one, I knew it could be great. The structure of the desk was in excellent condition - sure the rest of it had seen better days, but that's what made it so inexpensive. Do you see the detail on the desk and the curves it has? It's going to be stunning with a little bit of effort and some paint!
One of the projects that I'm so glad to have been a part of was the Habitat for Humanity ReStore Tiny House. I decorated the entire Tiny House with items from the ReStore and it turned out amazing! Want to learn more about this not-so-tiny undertaking? Visit DivaofDIY.com to get all the gory details."
Get more advice, ideas, and inspiration when you see Leanne at the Jacksonville Home + Patio Show. The home and garden event of the season takes over the Prime Osborn Center march 5-8, 2015. Buy your tickets early to avoid box office lines and get the best deals - right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook. Bring a friend or family member to the show; we can't wait to see you there!
MARCH 5 - 8, 2015.
"One of my favorite 'hobbies' is heading to my local ReStore and finding treasures to upcycle for my home. This is a great way to redecorate without breaking the bank. For those of you who are not families with the term 'upcycling', it means simply taking something and making it better. This can be done with paint, upholstery, add-ons, etc.
If you have yet to step foot into your local ReStore, Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other thrift store, please visit one soon. Even if you don't purchase anything, you can get an idea of what is available for pennies on the dollar. Then, the next time you're working on a project you'll know where to head for the pieces you need!
One of my favorite items at the ReStore is old cabinet doors and drawers. There are so many projects that you can create with these, like Chalkboards, Under-Bed Storage, and Serving Trays.
You'll also find shelves and shelves of 'knick-knacks'. You might find some that are beautiful just the way they are, but it's likely that you'll also come across some that have seen some wear and tear. Don't let that put you off, most can be easily updated. I like to update figurines with spray paint, but there are lots of routes you can go.
I'm also willing to bet that you'll find Christmas ornaments. Try upcycling these into Decorative Balls. They can be pretty costly at the home decor store, but you can make them at a fraction of the cost when you upcycle!
Believe it or not...brass is coming back! Not buying it? You can use silver or gold to update the look of junky thrift store candles. Check out what I did with some here.
What about glass jugs, vases, vessels, decanters, and more? Try making a lamp!
And then there's the furniture section. This is the first place I head when I walk into my local thrift shops. You never know what you will find! In fact, I recently came across this desk. It was $10 and I had to have it. While I wasn't necessarily looking for one, I knew it could be great. The structure of the desk was in excellent condition - sure the rest of it had seen better days, but that's what made it so inexpensive. Do you see the detail on the desk and the curves it has? It's going to be stunning with a little bit of effort and some paint!
One of the projects that I'm so glad to have been a part of was the Habitat for Humanity ReStore Tiny House. I decorated the entire Tiny House with items from the ReStore and it turned out amazing! Want to learn more about this not-so-tiny undertaking? Visit DivaofDIY.com to get all the gory details."
Get more advice, ideas, and inspiration when you see Leanne at the Jacksonville Home + Patio Show. The home and garden event of the season takes over the Prime Osborn Center march 5-8, 2015. Buy your tickets early to avoid box office lines and get the best deals - right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook. Bring a friend or family member to the show; we can't wait to see you there!
MARCH 5 - 8, 2015.
PRIME OSBORN CENTER
Feb 4, 2015
The Johnson County Home + Garden Show is this weekend and we couldn't be more excited! Beyond the hundreds of unique and valuable exhibitors that will fill the Overland Park Convention Center and the must-see features, including garden gnomes that have been decorated by local celebrities that will be auctioned off, the show has an amazing line-up of home and garden celebrities and experts. This includes local business owner, blogger, and media personality, Leanne Lee. Get to know Leanne a little better as she introduces herself and her unparalleled upcycling skills below!
Hi I'm Leanne Lee, Diva of DIY and 2015 Home + Garden Trendsetter of the Year, and I'm from right here in Kansas City! I won the title of Marketplace Events Trendsetter of the Year because I have a passion for transforming the world's discarded items into cherished possessions. My approach and ideas are simple - anyone can try them. And the best part is, I am more than happy to share the tools and techniques you need to start upcycling like a pro!
Okay, so I know not everyone out there is sold on the idea of upcycling - taking old products and giving them a new life. But, not only is it the hottest trend in home decor today, it also allows you to customize your style. When you upcycle you mix old with new and create a look you won't find in anyone else's home.
So where do you start? Thrift stores!
Keep an open mind. You will be amazed at what you find when you do. Often items that are donated are brand new. Someone bought a piece of furniture and just didn't know how to make it work for their home. That's a bonus for you because you can make it your own at a fraction of the original cost.
Remember to look past things that can be changed like fabric or paint, and focus on the shape and structure. If those features are there, pick it up and bring it home!
We have all seen the ugly, outdated 70s furniture that is sitting on the floor. It may be dirty and dingy, but look past that. Is the structure of the ottoman in good shape? Is that coffee table sturdy? How about the chairs, is their overall frame in good shape? If so, go ahead and take these pieces home with you. You can recover the ottoman with fabric to match your decor, sand and stain the coffee table, and create new-to-you chairs with paint, sanding, and stain - and don't forget that you can recover the seats!
It's important to remember that everything in the store was donated. Every once in a while you may run across an item that is really priced too high. When this happens, speak with a store manager in a caring manner and ask for a discount. Explain your reasoning behind it and they'll usually be understanding.
For more upcycling tips make sure to come see me at the Johnson County Home + Garden Show this weekend, February 20 - 22, at the Overland Park Convention Center. Don't forget to buy your tickets in advance to get the best deals and avoid box office lines. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook - bring a friend or family member to the show, we can't wait to see you there!
Okay, so I know not everyone out there is sold on the idea of upcycling - taking old products and giving them a new life. But, not only is it the hottest trend in home decor today, it also allows you to customize your style. When you upcycle you mix old with new and create a look you won't find in anyone else's home.
So where do you start? Thrift stores!
Keep an open mind. You will be amazed at what you find when you do. Often items that are donated are brand new. Someone bought a piece of furniture and just didn't know how to make it work for their home. That's a bonus for you because you can make it your own at a fraction of the original cost.
Remember to look past things that can be changed like fabric or paint, and focus on the shape and structure. If those features are there, pick it up and bring it home!
We have all seen the ugly, outdated 70s furniture that is sitting on the floor. It may be dirty and dingy, but look past that. Is the structure of the ottoman in good shape? Is that coffee table sturdy? How about the chairs, is their overall frame in good shape? If so, go ahead and take these pieces home with you. You can recover the ottoman with fabric to match your decor, sand and stain the coffee table, and create new-to-you chairs with paint, sanding, and stain - and don't forget that you can recover the seats!
It's important to remember that everything in the store was donated. Every once in a while you may run across an item that is really priced too high. When this happens, speak with a store manager in a caring manner and ask for a discount. Explain your reasoning behind it and they'll usually be understanding.
For more upcycling tips make sure to come see me at the Johnson County Home + Garden Show this weekend, February 20 - 22, at the Overland Park Convention Center. Don't forget to buy your tickets in advance to get the best deals and avoid box office lines. Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets on Facebook - bring a friend or family member to the show, we can't wait to see you there!
FEBRUARY 20 - 22, 2015
FEBRUARY 20 - 22, 2015
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