Author: Tim Kime

Repurposed. Reused. Rethought. This once-for-special-occasions tray now serves as a daily delight and a helpful function — in three easy steps. Let’s polish this idea up! 

Give a ho-hum chair a hearty transformation. Repurposed paper hearts, a rainbow of colorful tassels, and a bright, newly recovered seat all add up to a look that will make your heart skip a beat (or two). 

Here’s another easy, joyful Valentine’s Day gift idea that creates a colorful keepsake long after the flowers fade. Paper “sleeves” are a simple way to dress up thrifted vases—and to show love not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.

You don’t need to bottle up your feelings this Valentine’s Day—or any day. With a little creativity, simple upcycled bottles can be transformed into beautiful gifts your sweetheart, your BFF, or yourself will treasure.

You’re sure to feel the love when you give a small accent table a colorful new look. Your heart might even beat a little faster when you see how happy this little piece looks dressed up in bold colors and a heart or two.