As an upcycler, I love finding potential in just about anything, and lampshade frames are no exception. Their unique lines and shapes are full of creative possibilities. You’ll often spot them in thrift stores, antique shops, and flea markets, especially the ones with...
Have you ever received a cardboard package so cute that you just couldn’t bring yourself to throw it away? I’ve found myself saving a few cardboard boxes from my GreenStalk Garden purchases for just that reason. Typically, these charming designs are used for some of...
Cycle Air “The World’s Most Sustainable HVAC Air Filter” Living in Texas, we often go through HVAC air filters quickly. I’ve always been interested in a reusable option. In fact, many years ago, I bought one of those filters you can rinse off with a...
Have a small space but still interested in gardening? You’ll want to check out GreenStalk Garden’s vertical towers! I’ve been a GreenStalk customer since 2021 and can genuinely share my love for this amazing product! I’ve recently become an affiliate with them because...
Let’s upcycle some old garden hoses! I inherited quite a few of these old leaky hoses when we first moved into our home. I’ve been storing them away in hopes of making an upcycle. In most cases you should not put a used garden hose into your recycling bin. It has...
We finally did it! My husband and I have officially visited every Texas State Park 🎉 There are about a total of 89 parks. The Parks people will tell you 89 but I look at it as 86. I say 86 because three of those parks are currently closed (Wyler Tramway, Indian...
A fun and easy project for entertaining this spring and summer! I found this lampshade at the thrift store for a few dollars. If you’re looking to use a tiered platter, I would suggest looking for a lamp shade that is on the taller side. Make sure to do some...
Have any old license plates hanging around? I moved to Texas in 2007 and in those 17 years I have been here; our license plate designs have changed 3 times! There is no need to ever hand in the old ones so I often collect them. I actually love the old designs! Our...
Garden season is upon us! Besides upcycling I would have to say gardening is my next favorite thing. When I can combined the two, I am truly in my happy place! I mainly do container gardening and I love to rethink of ways I can use what I already have. Gardening can...
It may come at no surprise to many of you all that I am luffa obsessed! If you’re new here and not sure what a luffa is, be sure to check out my full growing details here. No it doesn’t come from the ocean, it is a vine grown gourd when dried out turns into a fibrous...
