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Mid Century Hutch | Thrift Store Makeover

Gail Wilson — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:06:53 +0000

A $15 MCM thrift store find gets a new look with a few hiccups along the way.

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Repurposed Vintage Coffee Pot Lamp

Gail Wilson — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:14:44 +0000

How to turn a vintage coffee pot into a unique table lamp. Step-by-step directions.

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Vintage Toolbox Planter

Gail Wilson — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:39:00 +0000

It's a special edition of our Thrift Store Decor Challenge! This theme is repurposed planters. I chose to turn an old toolbox into a succulent planter. I hope you love it as much as I do! Be sure to check out all the other ideas from my friends!

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How to Line a Suitcase | Vintage Suitcase Makeover

Gail Wilson — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:30:48 +0000

It's time for this month's Thrift Store Decor Team's fun makeovers! I did a new lining for a vintage suitcase. You'll also see a metal farmhouse sign, a desk makeover, an anything container, woven basket and a teacup candle. Something for everyone! Which one will inspire you?

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Waterfall Vanity Redo

Gail Wilson — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:04:06 +0000

Give new life to an old piece! This stunning waterfall vanity makeover features a fresh, updated look with paint and stain. See the transformation and get inspired!

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Waterfall Dresser (Chest of Drawers)

Gail Wilson — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

If you don’t like painted waterfall dresser furniture, you may want to look for another furniture makeover on my site. This waterfall dresser (chest of drawers) was headed to the dumpster when I saved it. Not only was it headed FOR the dumpster, but the owner was about to beat it up and break it...

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Vintage Coffee Table Makeover | How to replace a damaged table top

Gail Wilson — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000

I'm revisiting this old project to inspire you to fix up an old table!
How to give a damaged vintage coffee table a new top and a new lease on life! Ten years later, the table is still hanging in there in it's new home. The table is probably going on 60-70 years old! They don't make them like this anymore.

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antique cane chair makeover with upholstered seat

Gail Wilson — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000

I wish I knew how to repair an antique cane chair, but I don’t. There are ways to fix a broken cane chair without learning the art of caning! While shopping at Vendors’ Village in September, I stopped by John’s booth while he was working and he gave me some great deals on a few...

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Kitchen Hutch Makeover | Remake

Gail Wilson — Tue, 10 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

I have a great kitchen hutch makeover to share with you today. It’s not so pretty in it’s former state, but I hope you love it’s new look! Back in January I found this old hutch at Vendors’ Village. Well, truth be told, Terry actually found it and talked me into buying it. It...

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Antique School Desk Makeover

Gail Wilson — Tue, 03 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

A sad, abused antique wooden school desk gets a much needed makeover. Is your metal rusty? I may be able to help.

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