Thrifted Treasure: A Vintage Plant Stand

July 20, 2026July 17, 2026 The Dimestore GypsyLeave a comment

Hey friends! I found this vintage plant stand on the curb of an antique store this weekend. It had a broken top rail and uneven legs, but it had really good bones. I couldn’t pass it up. The broken rail didn’t bother me at all. I figured I could fix the leg, so I took it home with me.

I dabbed a bit of wood glue to the little peg piece of the leg. I then added little pieces of air-dry clay to the peg, making sure to shape it into a sphere as I went. I would dab my fingers into water to help smooth the clay out and then alternate between dabbing a bit of wood glue and clay on. Once I got the shape and size to relatively match the other legs, I set it upside down to dry. I made sure I gave it a good 24 hrs. to cure.

Once it was dry, I used my “wood tone” markers for furniture scratches to color around it to get a similar tone to the other legs. It didn’t quit match, but you really can’t tell with it standing up right. I washed it with soap and water to clean the shelves and get the dust off. It looks great now and I can’t wait to fill it with plants! I even added the faux plant I found from my latest thrift haul. I have a little succulent I have been growing from my Mother’s Day flower bouquet that I plan on potting and displaying here as well.

I love how this adds some warmth and charm to the kitchen and it’s another way to bring in some greenery. Can’t wait to see what plants I will find to add to it!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my new vintage piece!

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DIY Romantic Academia Decor with a Thrifted Frame

June 23, 2026 The Dimestore GypsyLeave a comment

Hey friends! I’ve got a cute mini project to share with you today. I’ve been collecting lots of decor goodies from the thrift shop for the past month and finally got one of these mini projects done. Take a look below to see how I re-use this photo frame to make a vintage, romantic, display.

I found this vintage style phot frame at the store that I loved the shape of. I searched online for a photo I wanted to display and printed it out at a decent size for the frame. I think this one may have been a 4 x 5 or smaller. I centered the glass frame over the photo on the areas I wanted to show and traced around the edge. I trimmed the photo out and painted a bit of glitter glue to the flower areas I wanted to accent. I let this dry for an hour or so. Once it was dried, I added it to the frame.

This was a quick and easy way to add some whimsy to this shelf. I found the small ballet painting the same day and styled it all together here.

It’s giving Swan Lake vibes and I am loving it!

I hope you enjoyed this mini project, and you’re inspired to create a small gallery of your own. Don’t forget to check out your local thrift shop to find some great vintage frames & art!

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Weekend Goodwill Haul

April 30, 2025 The Dimestore GypsyLeave a comment

Hello friends! I found some cute things from the Goodwill store and couldn’t wait to share them!

I found a really nice Corning Ware casserole dish with the matching lid in great condition! I gave it a thorough cleaning and it’s ready for cooking. I also found this beautiful vanity mirror. I wasn’t in love with the color but loved the detailing. I repainted it, and I can’t wait to show you that mini make-over in another post. It looks so good! When I saw this vintage silver scalloped serving tray, I had to have it. It’s so pretty and I can’t wait to find a place for it in the kitchen.

Here are a few more goodies I bought. I loved this little cherub ornament that can be used for Valentine’s Day displays. I also got this cute picture frame with a jeweled dragon fly.

I found the perfect salt box for my Parisian, Cottage kitchen. It’s a little ceramic dish and I can’t wait to fill it with my Celtic salt. It’s right next to the stove ready for cooking!

How pretty is this metal box? I saw it and instantly loved the detailing and texture. I have the perfect spot for it here next to my faux plant. Perfect cozy vibes!

That’s all for my haul! Let me know if you find any treasures at your local Goodwill. I’d love to see them!

Thanks for reading,

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DIY Wall Decor: Mixing Thrifted and New

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 The Dimestore Gypsy2 Comments

Hey friends! It took about a year, but I finally got this pantry wall decorated and wanted to share it with you. It’s a mix of thrifted and new decor for the perfect Cottage/French farmhouse vibe. Check it out below!

It took me a few months to collect a few copper molds I liked from resale/thrift stores. I arranged them here on the wall with a few small screws. My favorite is the spoon!

The chalkboard on the other side was a DIY from a year ago that I already had hanging. This is super easy and quick to make. You can find any size chalkboard and staple a ribbon or string to the back to instantly hang.

Another piece I already had hanging is this faux boxwood wreath. It’s the perfect way to add some greenery and warmth to this area. Add a bow and it’s ready to hang.

The last piece to add was my Homestead sign. I had this wall art piece that had an outline of a fish skeleton and was highlighter yellow! It was sitting around collecting dust and I thought it was the perfect size to make this sign. I searched and searched online for a style I liked and decided on this simple clean look.

I used 2 coats of Valspar Satin Ultra White paint to cover the yellow on the board and let it dry for an hour. After that dried, I measured an outside border, then free handed the word homestead with a pencil. Using a small artist paint brush, I traced back over the word with black craft paint. After a few hours of drying, I plotted my underline an est. word & numbers with a pencil. Once I got my placement down, I traced back over it with the black paint and let it dry. This was a little harder to free hand, but I took my time. If you mess up, you can just paint right over it and start again!

This sign didn’t take too long, and I was able to finish it over a weekend. It took one day to paint and then leave for drying overnight. I’m happy with the way it turned out and got the spouse to hang it as soon as possible!

I love mixing old and new together! It brings warmth, depth, & character into my space. Check your local discount stores and thrift shops often for unique & inexpensive decor pieces. I hope this inspires you to mix old and new together in your space!

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