Tag: cheap decor

• Building a faux fireplace mantle

  Last month, I told you all about how my husband and I purchased and antique fireplace mantle. We have a long, blank and boring wall in our living room, that unfortunately is our focal wall when you walk in the door. I’ve always wanted a pretty fireplace on that wall but knew we couldn’t afford […]

  LumberInMyMiniVan

  November 13, 2019

  2020, cheap decorating, living room, rustic DIY

  Antiques, budget decorating, cheap decor, decor, DIY, fireplace, fireplace mantle, repurpose

• Restoring an antique fireplace mantle

  Last weekend, I posted this picture on Instagram, leading my followers to wonder what I’m up to. I’m going to go ahead and tell you that this project will take several posts, and I’ll be talking about it for the next few weeks…but I’m happy to scratch the surface today. This absolutely lovely antique mantle […]

  LumberInMyMiniVan

  October 28, 2019

  cheap decorating

  2019, antique, cheap decor, decor, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, fireplace mantle, Fixer Upper Inspired, New uses for old things, old stuff, projects, repurpose, wood work, Woodwork

• From discarded basket to farmhouse planter

  

  I found a neat looking basket in the discard pile at my job. Yes, I trash pick. #notashamed I liked this basket because it had feet and I liked the shape of it. It was also in great shape. I thought it would make a cute planter. I promptly painted the basket white with some […]

  LumberInMyMiniVan

  March 26, 2019

  cheap decorating, junking

  2018, budget decorating, cheap, cheap decor, crafts, decor, DIY, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, Fixer Upper Inspired, fixer upper style, recycle, spring decor, summer decor, thrifty decor, upcycle