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 drive to bring it home forContinue reading “How to Update a Vintage Cabinet For Bathroom Towel Storage”
Category Archives: Home Decor
How To Frame Art (And Make It Look Expensive)
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 had planned to a major customContinue reading “How To Frame Art (And Make It Look Expensive)”
How to Install a Wire Trellis to Train Climbing Roses Over a Front Porch
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. Suddenly, the canes were wayContinue reading “How to Install a Wire Trellis to Train Climbing Roses Over a Front Porch”
Estate Sale 101: Everything You Need To Know (As A First-Timer)
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 times you go. However, going inContinue reading “Estate Sale 101: Everything You Need To Know (As A First-Timer)”
How To Check If That Pricey Art Is Actually Free
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 domain archives for free art downloads,Continue reading “How To Check If That Pricey Art Is Actually Free”
Update a Glass Block Window with This One Easy Trick
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 this was a budget DIY renovationContinue reading “Update a Glass Block Window with This One Easy Trick”
DIY Laundry Detergent Storage Jars: Vintage-Inspired Ikea Hack
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 gave our tiny laundry closet aContinue reading “DIY Laundry Detergent Storage Jars: Vintage-Inspired Ikea Hack”
The Best Sources For Free Public Domain Art Online
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, I’m going to give youContinue reading “The Best Sources For Free Public Domain Art Online”
How To Build A DIY Outdoor Storage Bench
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 it to look like… in detail…Continue reading “How To Build A DIY Outdoor Storage Bench”
10 Classic Ways To Display Art In A Kitchen
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. But how do you display artContinue reading “10 Classic Ways To Display Art In A Kitchen”