Thrift Store Makeovers Archives - My Repurposed Life®

Easy Fall Centerpiece Thrifted Basket

Gail Wilson — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Turn a $2 thrifted basket into an easy fall centerpiece using candles, mini pumpkins, pinecones, and fall foliage. Most of the supplies came from the thrift store or my own stash, and nothing is permanently attached, so the basket can be reused for Christmas and other seasons too.

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DIY Rustic Fall Projects Including Thrift Store Ideas

Gail Wilson — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:57:44 +0000

I've put together a collection of 22 inspiring rustic Fall projects for you! Home decor projects, outdoor and porch projects for fall. Many projects are very frugal being from the dollar store or your local thrift store. Lastly, of course there are reclaimed wood projects for fall.

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DIY Painted Suitcase

Gail Wilson — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:50:39 +0000

How to paint an old suitcase and use it for storing crafts, sewing supplies, photos and more! Bonus! How to line it with wallpaper.

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Bar Stool Makeover Easy Thrift Store Project

Gail Wilson — Fri, 15 May 2026 02:26:26 +0000

How to do a bar stool makeover with your own stools, or something from the thrift store. Easy project, step by step directions.

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Navy Blue Bar Stools With Rub-on Transfer | Easy Thrift Store Makeover

Gail Wilson — Mon, 11 May 2026 01:45:29 +0000

For this month's thrift store decor project, I'm giving a makeover to some cheap, not so perfect bar stools. Included is a decoupage failure! But you will love the end result, I promise.

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Simple Small Table Makeover

Gail Wilson — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:30:09 +0000

Upgrade your home decor with DIY small table makeover ideas. Budget-friendly tips & step-by-step tutorials for simple transformations.

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Chippy Chalkboards with Chalk Art

Gail Wilson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:15:25 +0000

Today's post is chock full of information. I'm sharing how I painted those picture frames I showed you yesterday. There are fun details about a contest for my blogger friends going to Haven Conference and a giveaway for those of you who aren't a blogger going to Charleston later this month. I love my friends at Homeright!

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Pencil Transfer Method

Gail Wilson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:18:29 +0000

How to do a pencil transfer, turning a plain stool or piece of furniture into something special. Easy DIY directions that anyone can do.

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Thrift Store Shopping | Secrets and Tips

Gail Wilson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:39:05 +0000

Thrift store shopping is a little bit of treasure hunting, a little bit of strategy, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re searching for furniture, home decor, frames, or those random odds and ends that inspire your next project, a few smart habits can make all the difference. Over the years, I’ve learned that...

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Can This Become a Lamp? Testing a Wireless Shade on Thrifted Finds

Gail Wilson — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Making a lamp out of random finds. Some pieces were a no. A few were surprisingly good. It's easy to test different shapes and sizes without dealing with any wiring.

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