Thrifty home decor ideas for homeowners who like to DIY. Tutorials on painting furniture, recycling and repurposing, and home decor ideas.

Go along with Kathy as she shops at her favorite junk shops, thrift stores, and flea markets. Sharing junk finds and the prices she pays for them.

How to create a realistic artificial or real succulents display in a bird bath using potting soil and rocks. I decorate with artificial succulents and other artificial plants and flowers because I’m ...

Sausage Wontons Appetizers with Ranch Dressing and Black Olives The ingredients include two types of cheese, ranch dressing, black olives, sausage, and red pepper to spice it up! The recipe came from ...

I found the rain boots at my local Goodwill store. I thought I wanted to use them as planters…meaning fill with potting soil, cut a drain hole in the bottom of the boots, and add flowers. I tried the ...

Got a thing for chickens? I do. I love Rooster and chicken decorations and making farmhouse style chick decor using inexpensive finds. 4 Farmhouse Style Chicken Decor Projects My nephew and his wife ...

You can use Mod Podge on fabric, paper, wood, plastic, ceramics, terra cotta, and almost anything! I love decorating furniture with fabric, and Fabric Mod Podge makes it easy. Mod Podge is both a glue ...

These Easter craft projects are made with various items, including upcycled Ball jars, recycled light fixture globes, junk treasures, and new craft supplies. Take these ideas and make them your own.

Talking About Cool White Paint Colors Cool whites work well in rooms with a lot of south-facing windows where warm sunlight streams in. Cool whites with undertones of green, gray, and blue have a ...

How to make a recycled junk decor heart that says I love you in the sweetest way. In honor of Valentine’s Day I put together a junk project featuring a heart….. and “I Love You” sign. I’m not big on ...

Kathy founded the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion in 2011, where she shares tutorials on how to paint furniture and repurpose thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been ...

Kathy founded the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion in 2011, where she shares tutorials on how to paint furniture and repurpose thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been ...