Hello beautiful friends!! If you missed my post on Tuesday, I am on a mini blogging break. We have family in town for what was supposed to be Jack’s graduation and we rented a beach house for the occasion. I’ll still be here, but just not creating new content for a couple of weeks!
Today I thought it might be fun to look back through my first thrift store haul. In January of last year, I started a new format where I gather a large haul of goodies and make them over one by one. It has been a fantastic way to stay motivated and stay on track. By the end of each haul, I’m usually so excited to get started on the next haul, that I don’t do a recap, so I thought it might be fun to do one now!
I’ve included links to the original posts below each after photo and again at the very bottom in case you want to see more of any of these makeovers!
Enjoy!
First, here is a reminder of that very first haul:
It looks small compared to my most recent haul, doesn’t it?
- The first project I tackled from this group was for Trash-to Treasure Tuesday and it was an interesting one! It was this lattice cabinet I picked up for $10:
After replacing the lattice with hardboard, I had a much better piece to work with:
I added these graphics the old school way.
$10 Thrift Store Wall Cabinet Makeover
- Next up was this 80’s wall cabinet I picked up for $3:
I ended up removing the part with the heart and replacing the door to give this one a second chance. I though it might make for a cute necklace organizer!
80’s Towel Bar Shelf Repurposed
- I’m not even sure what this next piece was supposed to be originally, but I brought it home anyway after being marked down twice to $1.98!
I created new sides for it and added a piece of thin plywood covered in pretty paper to the bottom to cover those weird holes. It made for a pretty cute tote!
Weird Thrift Shop Tote Makeover
- The next piece I tackled from this haul was this mirror I picked up for a little more than I like to spend at $25:
It was solid though and I loved the ornate detail on the top.
I did a two-toned look for this one:
Pretty Thrift Store Mirror Makeover
- Next up is one of four drawers I found as is at the thrift store. There were two just like this one:
I added a couple of shelf brackets that were also in this haul to the bottom to create a unique shelf:
Do you remember what I used to line the bottom of this one? You’ll have to click through to see!
$2 Thrift Store Drawer Upcycle
This actually sits above my printer and holds printer paper now. It also serves as a cat bed.
- For Furniture Fixer Upper Day, I tackled this drop leaf table:
I had passed on it when I first spied it at the thrift store, but a week later it was half price, so for only $28, I dragged it home.
I ended up removing the two very heavy looking leaves and redid it without them:
Thrift Store Clearance Drop Leaf Table Makeover
I added a stencil to the top of this one, but I think it may have been a bit busy.
I ended up giving it a second redo back in February and it got an entirely new look:
Windsor Chair Makeover (& Take two on a drop leaf table)
- I decided to work on repurposing the frame from the large picture next:
As y’all know, I’m always on the lookout for pretty frames. I ended up layering this frame with another and attaching a framed mirror to the inside:
Thrift Store Picture Repurposed
- The next piece in this haul to be redone was the second drawer. I used a drop leaf that I removed from the table for this one also…
And created something much sweeter:
- The next makeover I did was on this silver tray I picked up for $6.98:
I see these silver trays all over the thrift stores, but I like this one in particular because it had pretty feet already attached. A little paint brought this one back to life!
- I shared these next couple of smaller items in one post. First, was this magazine rack:
I had a little fun with napkins for this one:
And the second was this spice rack:
I almost always pick these up when I see them because they only need a simple paint job and they always sell!
Up next is what I did with the other drop leaf!
I cut it and added thrift store corbels to turn it into an awesome shelf!
- And finally, these two smaller drawers had their day!
I couldn’t come up with any ideas for them as is, so I cut them down to make them more square and turned them into fun little boxes that hold a small arrangement perfectly!
Drawers Repurposed as Spring Arrangements
And that is all of these projects complete!
You can see more details about any of these makeovers at the links below:
80’s Towel Bar Shelf Repurposed
Pretty Thrift Store Mirror Makeover
$2 Thrift Store Drawer Upcycle
Thrift Store Picture Repurposed
Drawers Repurposed as Spring Arrangements
I hope you enjoyed this look back! If you need motivation to get some pieces of your own done, I highly recommend taking a photo of them or making a list of them, and then crossing them off as you go. It has really helped me to stay on track!
The weather isn’t looking great here for the next few days, but I’m hoping to get my toes in the sand! Then I’ll meet y’all back here on Tuesday with a round up of my favorite baskets:
UPDATE: See how these ho-hum baskets became charming decor HERE now!
Have a great weekend!
XOXO,
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Christina says
Wow, Christy, how did I forget (or miss) some of these! Wonderful! I adore the long drawers you cut down. Enjoy your family and thanks for thinking of us with this cornucopia of gorgeousness!!
xo
Christy says
Ha ha…I’m sure it is easy to forget some. It’s a shame that so many posts rarely get seen again! The drawers were one of my favorites…I kept one and my mom claimed the other! Thank you so much, I sure will! XOXO
Michelle says
Hi Christy
Great job on all those pieces! As always, your so talented & I love seeing what you’ve done.
I have a question for you…I’m about to redesign my bedroom into a lighter version of itself. I want to choose variations of whites. I just received my Benjamin Moore paint swatches kit. I was wondering if you ever use that paint line & if you do what would be your favourite whites. For walls as well as furniture?
I’m in Canada , Windsor ,ontario. We also use sico paint.
Any suggestions?
Thanks Christy
Keep up the great jobs, your an inspiration!
Michelle
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Michelle! I’m sorry I’m not familiar with the Benjamin Moore colors, so I can’t offer any help there. I usually use Behr paints from The Home Depot for my walls. For furniture, I love Dixie Belle paints. XOXO
Cynthia says
Congratulations to Jack. It’s a tough year not being able to celebrate with family and friends.
Cynthia
Christy says
Thank you, Cynthia! It is tough for sure, but he is handling it like a champ! XOXO
Phyllis says
I am such a fan. I love all your pieces and your inspiration. Enjoy your well deserved time away.
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Phyllis!! XOXO
ROSE LEFEBVRE says
You are amazingly creative! Especially love the stenciled table top!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Rose! XOXO
Sue Mellette says
Loved the recap. It is always fun to me to go back and look at some of my favorite posts of yours. This was a nice way to have several together. I had almost forgotten about the “drawer” shelf and how cute it turned out with your leftover lattice strips! So clever. As always, Thanks for sharing. Have fun on your break!
Christy says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Sue! That drawer now serves as a cat bed for Lyla. She lays up there while I’m at my computer…can’t be be very comfy ha ha! Thank you, I will! XOXO
Denise says
I wish I could think out of the box like you do:(
Christy says
Aww…I have been doing this a long time so ideas flow a little easier than they once did! XOXO
Tenney says
You find the best stuff! And then make it even better! I am learning so much about colors. I used to think off-white is off-white…
Do you find most things at thrift stores? Or Craigslist? FB? I’d love to follow you on a shopping trip! Thanks for the great ideas!
Christy says
Thank you, Tenney! I find most things at thrift stores and yard sales. Occasionally I’ll find things at estate sales, but I find them to be a bit pricey. I have also bought a couple of things from FB marketplace. My friend, Nancy from artsychicksrule.com, and I go thrifting and record our trips to share. You can find those under the my videos tab on my blog or here: https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/my-videos/ XOXO
isabelle lemaire says
Hello Christy. I’m a new fan from Belgium, near France if you don’t know it. I speak french and my english is very bad. But I learn and try . Your blog is fantastic for me. So I can discover more english vocabulary . But at first I find some amazing ideas for my house. In Belgium, we can purchase old pieces of furniture in the “Ressourceries”. The prices are low (In euros). With imagination, I can create marvellous things…and with your blog too!!
Christy says
Hi Isabelle! Welcome and thank you so much!! Your english is very good! I love that you enjoy creating too! XOXO