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The spring season is just around the corner so it feels like the perfect time to add an official vintage spring art collection to the Public Domain Print Shop. Below you’ll find a curated collection of printable spring artwork featuring everything from flower paintings and botanical watercolor art, to pastoralContinue reading “Spring Art: A Public Domain Print Shop Special Collection”

Shopping at thrift stores may be the easiest way to shop for secondhand home decor, but if you want to score the best vintage home decor finds, you need to start shopping estate sales and make estate sale shopping part of your routine this year. And listen, I get it.Continue reading “5 Reasons Why Estate Sales Are Better For Home Decor Than Thrift Stores”

When the weather turns cold, I love nothing more than curling up with a good mystery novel and warm cup of tea. And my favorite books to read in winter are snowy Golden Age mysteries, especially the ones filled with clever clues and chilly winter settings. From snowbound trains toContinue reading “The Best Golden Age Winter Mysteries To Read At Christmas”

I love old vintage books and I love Christmas, so when I kept seeing Christmas Carol framed wall art everywhere this season, the idea of bringing my two loves together and creating my own faux vintage book cover wall art felt like a Christmas craft I could not pass up.Continue reading “How To Make DIY Vintage Christmas Book Cover Wall Art”

Listen, there are a lot of Thanksgiving turkey recipes on the internet. So I get that you are likely very skeptical that this one really is “the best Thanksgiving turkey recipe ever!”. (Even though it is.) It’s not deep fried, or covered in bacon or even stuffed with anything fancy.Continue reading “The Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey That Made Me Love Thanksgiving Again”

Is the Solo Stove fire pit worth the money? Can you put a Solo Stove on a deck? Which of the numerous accessories they sell are actually worth buying? These are the exact questions I had when we were deciding whether or not to purchase a Solo Stove fire pitContinue reading “Solo Stove Fire Pit on a Deck: Full Review & My Favorite Accessories”

You are cordially invited to escape to the British countryside and take a mental vacation to an English manor house with this collection of free vintage English country house art! The newest addition to my Public Domain Print Shop gallery! Below you’ll find a curated collection of free British portraitContinue reading “English Country House Art: A Public Domain Print Shop Special Collection”

One of my favorite things to do every fall in our hometown of Huntsville, Alabama is to wander the streets of our historic downtown neighborhoods and get inspired by all the classic southern fall front porch decor. This year, I thought it would be fun to bring my camera alongContinue reading “Beautiful Fall Porch Decor Ideas From Historic Southern Homes”

When we were prepping for our Ralph Lauren inspired bonfire party, I stumbled upon a package of leftover charcuterie cups from a previous party and it dawned on me: why not use these to create individual s’mores kits for my guests!? Why are these not more of a thing!? TheyContinue reading “S’mores Charcuterie Cups: How To Make Individual S’mores Kits”

I recently hosted a Ralph Lauren inspired backyard bonfire party for a few friends and the star of the party was this giant s’mores grazing table I created entirely out of sweet and savory s’mores charcuterie that our guests could roast over the campfire. I had a lot of requestsContinue reading “Easy & Elegant S’mores Charcuterie Board Grazing Table”

When you live somewhere like Alabama, the calendar may say that it is fall but that doesn’t always mean that the weather got the memo. So if you want to get into the spirit of the season, sometimes you have to get a bit creative, like turning traditional hot appleContinue reading “The Best (And Easiest) Apple Cider Punch For Fall”

From lazy summer nights to cozy fall gatherings, backyard bonfire parties are one of my favorite ways to gather together with friends and family every year. I love the way people open up and chat around a campfire and the stories that are told. Also there are S’mores. Which honestly,Continue reading “How To Host An Elegant Backyard Bonfire Party”

Bells have been tied to Christmas for centuries, but jingle bells as we know them didn’t really show up until later when people started attaching them to horse-drawn sleighs so you could hear them coming. Today the sound of jingle bells gives off instant warm nostalgic Christmas vibes during theContinue reading “How To Make DIY Jingle Bell Christmas Garland”

One of my favorite parts of entertaining during the holidays is coming up with new tablescape ideas to surprise my guests with. Velvet has been showing up everywhere this season, so I thought it would be fun to bring a little of that trend to the table with these DIYContinue reading “How To Make DIY Velvet Napkin Rings”

Carving pumpkins is fun, but anyone who’s done it knows they don’t stick around forever. A little prep can make a big difference. Whether you want your jack-o’-lantern glowing on Halloween night, or just hope your front porch pumpkins don’t turn into a moldy mess before the weekend, I haveContinue reading “How To Make Your Fall Pumpkins Last Longer Outside”

I’ve been obsessed with the idea of using a vintage cabinet for bathroom storage ever since I first saw one styled that way. When we started renovating our guest bathroom, I searched Facebook Marketplace for months until I finally found the perfect piece (worth every minute of the two-hour driveContinue reading “How to Update a Vintage Cabinet For Bathroom Towel Storage”

There is one murder mystery subgenre that I will never tire of, and that’s the closed-circle mystery. If I could wave a magic wand, every single mystery novel would be set on a remote island, an isolated mountain top, or feature a group of people cut off from the worldContinue reading “If You Loved “And Then There Were None”, Try These Modern Closed-Circle Mysteries”

Scrolling through Pinterest the other night, I found the most beautiful image of a holiday centerpiece made entirely from orange pomander balls stacked into a tall tree shaped tower. Having just made a bunch of pomanders for my previous post, I instantly had an idea for how I could recreateContinue reading “Easy Orange Pomander Ball Natural Christmas Decor Centerpiece”

Over the years I’ve really fallen in love with handmade natural Christmas decor. I appreciate how it makes you take time to slow down and enjoy the season. In the past I’ve shown how I make all my own evergreen garland from scratch each year and how I create myContinue reading “How To Make Orange Clove Pomander Balls For Christmas”

Congratulations! You’ve sourced your free public domain art, you’ve figured out how large you can print your file and ensured it will look it’s best when printed, now all that’s left is to frame it! And that’s where things suddenly go from the quick budget-friendly home decor upgrade you hadContinue reading “How To Frame Art (And Make It Look Expensive)”

When I planted a David Austin climbing rose by our front porch, I fully assumed I’d kill it. But somehow, it survived. Not only that, it thrived. I had it tied to one of the porch columns and figured that was good enough. But then it started growing. A lot.Continue reading “How to Install a Wire Trellis to Train Climbing Roses Over a Front Porch”

If the idea of wandering through a stranger’s home and rummaging through their belongings sounds a little uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Shopping estate sales is an amazing way to score incredible bargains on antique furniture and vintage home decor, but it can feel a bit weird the first few timesContinue reading “Estate Sale 101: Everything You Need To Know (As A First-Timer)”

Halloween is one of those holidays I really struggle to decorate for. I don’t love the color orange, and most store-bought decor just isn’t my cup of tea. So in the past, I’ve gotten a bit creative in my search for the perfect elegant Halloween decor. This year, I reallyContinue reading “How to Make Black Streamer Roses for Elegant Halloween Decor”

There’s something irresistibly charming about an elegant old-world Christmas, the kind that feels like stepping straight into the warm, nostalgic glow of a classic carol. Candlelight flickering in the windows, fresh greenery draped over the mantel, the scent of oranges and cloves hanging in the air and the sound ofContinue reading “How To Create An Elegant Old World Christmas On A Budget”

As spooky season approaches, I thought it was about time to add an official public domain vintage Halloween art collection to the Public Domain Print Shop! Below you’ll find a curated collection of printable Halloween art featuring everything from happy pumpkins and moody portraits, to spooky sketches and eerie landscapes.Continue reading “Halloween: A Public Domain Print Shop Special Collection”

Public domain art is just that. Public. That means that anyone can download it, repackage it and turn around and sell it to you without ever telling you they got it for free to start with. That is how every single Etsy vintage art seller works. They scour public domainContinue reading “How To Check If That Pricey Art Is Actually Free”

Want to update a glass block window without replacing it? This simple DIY uses trim and paint to give it a fresh, custom look that won’t blow your budget. Back when we renovated our guest bathroom, I knew the glass block window was going to be a problem. But thisContinue reading “Update a Glass Block Window with This One Easy Trick”

I listen to a lot of audiobooks every month, and I can tell you—not all audiobooks are created equal. A bad narrator can ruin a great story and a skilled one can bring it vividly to life. And every so often, you get something tuly special. From clever sound design,Continue reading “The Best Immersive Audiobooks”

Printing digital art downloads from free public domain art is an amazing way to decorate your home on a budget. But figuring out how to print digital art downloads can sometimes be a headache. Today I want to break down how to get the best quality print from your printable digital art.

After having dozens of people ask me where I got the laundry detergent storage jars for our small laundry room makeover, I’m finally sharing all the details for this easy laundry room organization idea that uses one of the simplest Ikea hacks I have ever done. Back when we gaveContinue reading “DIY Laundry Detergent Storage Jars: Vintage-Inspired Ikea Hack”

You know that moment when you’re standing in the aisle of the thrift store, wondering if an items is a major secondhand score or just…dusty junk? While this may be one of the great thrills of thrifting home décor. It can also be stressful. So here’s a trick that’s changed the way I thrift…

Back in 2013, I decided to throw the most over-the-top backyard BBQ Memorial Day party — completely on a whim. And then it turned into a full-on outdoor dinner party, the kind that obviously needed to be photographed and shared online. At the time, I didn’t have a home andContinue reading “Memorial Day Party Ideas & How I Threw a Viral Backyard BBQ”

After spending thousands of hours sourcing free public domain art for The Public Domain Print Shop, I’ve learned a thing or two about where to find the best public domain art online. From museums with open access art collections, to libraries and archives around the world with copyright free artwork,Continue reading “The Best Sources For Free Public Domain Art Online”

When your hubby offers to upgrade you from the sad plastic bin you’ve been using to store your firewood kindling in, to a custom DIY outdoor storage bench for your front porch, you say yes. Then you go draw him a very complicated picture of exactly what you want itContinue reading “How To Build A DIY Outdoor Storage Bench”

Need fresh Easter egg hunt ideas? These DIY numbered golden eggs are such a fun twist! Whether you’re planning Easter games for kids or need adult egg hunt ideas, a golden egg hunt with numbered Easter eggs brings just the right mix of charm and challenge.

Bows are everywhere right now, and this is one viral trend I am happy to get behind. So imagine my surprise when I went to look for bow inspired Easter egg decorating ideas and couldn’t come up with much in the way of inspo! Obviously I had to do myContinue reading “Elegant Painted Bow Easter Eggs”

Looking for an easy Easter craft project or need a fresh Easter egg decorating idea? Then check out these budget-friendly Golden Confetti Easter eggs you can make using only supplies found at your local Dollar Tree!

Wondering how big you can print that digital download art file you just snagged? Find out in this in-depth guide! Learn how to tell if you have a high-resolution image file, and how to determine the largest size you can print any image while maintaining quality whether you’re using a home printer or professional print lab!

There’s something undeniably charming about a kitchen infused with with character, warmth, and personality by thoughtfully chosen art pieces. In fact, the right artwork can make all the difference in turning your kitchen from a sterile and utilitarian workspace, into a room that feels curated, inviting, and deeply personal. ButContinue reading “10 Classic Ways To Display Art In A Kitchen”

A curated collection of over 100 pieces of free vintage kitchen art, including the best public domain paintings and sketches featuring food, drink, and everyday kitchen scenes to use as kitchen wall art and decor. Finding budget-friendly kitchen wall decor has never been so easy.

During her lifetime Agatha Christie wrote 66 full length detective novels, so it can be hard to choose which of her books to read first! To help you out, I’ve made a list of my top ten favorites (as of right now anyway) and which ones I’d skip (unless you’reContinue reading “My Top 10 Favorite Agatha Christie Mysteries (And Why)”

Cherries are EVERYWHERE right now, so when I saw Valentine’s day was coming up, I was inspired to create these adorable cherry Valentine’s day cards using the most gorgeous piece of public domain artwork I stumbled across earlier this month (Paul Lacroix’s “Still Life with Cherries”). When designing them, IContinue reading “A Cherry Nice Valentine’s Day Card Printable”

Looking for a fun, easy and Pinterest-worthy Valentine’s Day DIY? I’m obsessed with these Tootsie Pop cherry Valentines! Whether you’re hosting a Galentine’s Day party for your girlfriends, throwing a big Valentine’s Day event, or just want a simple homemade Valentine you can craft with your child for their classroomContinue reading “DIY Tootsie Pop Cherry Valentines”

Love the idea of thrifted home decor but want to avoid the “thrift store aesthetic”? Good news: you can find incredible heirloom quality pieces at the thrift shop that look high-end and elegant if you know what to look for. Since January is PRIME THRIFTING SEASON, I’m sharing my topContinue reading “10 Thrifted Home Decor Items That Will Fool Everyone”

There is no Christmas decoration I love more than fresh evergreen garland. But have you seen how much fresh garland costs!? And even if I could afford to purchase fresh evergreen garland every year, often it doesn’t hang well and isn’t as thick and luscious as my Dickensian Christmas dreamsContinue reading “How To Make DIY Evergreen Garland Practically For Free”

Making fresh DIY Christmas Wreaths for my home and friends has become one of my favorite holiday traditions. Especially since each evergreen wreath typically only costs me less than $3 in supplies to make! (Versus the $30+ you’d likely spend on a fresh evergreen Christmas wreath from the store)! SuppliesContinue reading “How To Make A DIY Fresh Evergreen Christmas Wreath with Foraged Materials (For Less Than $3!)”

I’ve never been big on decorating my home for Halloween. The idea has just never sparked joy for me. I’d usually much rather lean into Thanksgiving and general fall vibes for my seasonal decor this time of year. However, I decided to challenge myself to see if I could comeContinue reading “Memento Mori: An Elegant Halloween Decor Idea”

Fall is finally here and that means cozy candles and blazing hearth fires season has officially begun! However, both of those items require one other element – matches. And, up until recently, to find any matches in our house you’d have to spend several minutes digging in a junk drawerContinue reading “DIY Match Holders – My Favorite Easy Thrift Store Upcycle”

Updated January 2026 I talk a lot about budget hacks on this blog. But if there is one item in our home I have ZERO regrets splurging on, it’s our Samsung Frame TV. I LOVE that it isn’t just a blank black box on the walls of our living room.Continue reading “How To Upload Digital Artwork To Your Samsung Frame TV”

I’ve made it my mission in life to transform as many utilitarian objects in my home as possible to be as beautiful as they are functional. So when I saw an influencer share a gorgeous enamel first aid box they had picked up on Amazon, I knew I had toContinue reading “DIY Vintage Inspired First Aid Kit Box”

Type “vintage laundry room” into any search engine and you’ll get a sea of white/muted pastel farmhouse inspired laundry spaces. Which made finding inspiration for the moody, masculine leaning, 1930s, art deco laundry nook I had floating around in my head a bit of a challenge. The Before If you’veContinue reading “My 1930s Inspired Vintage Laundry Closet”

If you struggle with thrifting and are looking to get the most return on your time investment when you go, this post is for you! My Ultimate Guide To Thrifting: Tips & Tricks For Scoring Beautiful Second Hand Home Decor shares all the strategies that I’ve developed over a lifetime of being an avid second-hand shopper.

A few weeks ago I saw the most beautiful little brass lamp on instagram! After some digging, I discovered it was the Totie Task Lamp designed by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort. I also discovered that it retails for $479, which is a bit outside my current tiny lamp budget.Continue reading “DIY Visual Comfort Totie Inspired Task Lamp”

While I love a good framed print, sometimes it just doesn’t feel the same as a naked oil painting hung on your wall. Which got me thinking, could you MAKE a faux oil painting you could hang on the wall without a frame using free art from The Public DomainContinue reading “How To Create A DIY Faux Oil Painting On A Budget”

Introducing the ABSTRACT & MODERN GALLERY! From the day I launched the Public Domain Print Shop I’ve had requests pour in daily for me to add an abstract & modern art collection to the gallery. This was a challenge since the majority of what the general public would consider “abstractContinue reading “Print Shop Drop: The Abstract & Modern Gallery”

In 2021 I read 83 books and today I’m spilling all the cold tea on which ones made my top 10 for the year and why! (BTW it’s cold tea because I realize that this post is hella late in coming lol) 10) All The Light We Cannot See –Continue reading “Everything I Read & Loved In 2021”

I want my house to tell a story from the moment you walk in the front door. I want it to tell you about who I am, the things I care about, and the moments in life that have been the most meaningful to me. One simple way to doContinue reading “A Layered, Worn & Storied Mantel”

One of the most difficult aspects of running The Public Domain Print Shop is ensuring there are a diverse array of human beings represented in the free vintage art downloads curated there. One of the reasons this is so challenging is that (by and large) we’re limited to only utilizingContinue reading “Black Is Beautiful: A Public Domain Print Shop Special Collection”