Author: Tim Kime

With Mother’s Day just days away, here are five easy and earth-friendly DIY gifts we know the Mother-like figure in your life will love.  In addition to being fun, these projects are also good for your budget when you pick up items at Goodwill.  Also, reusing and repurposing things keeps them out of landfills which is good for our beloved planet.  

Part ballerina, part princess, all adorable!  A small, upholstered side chair gets a starring role makeover that puts it center stage for a charm-filled performance. Try this fun and easy DIY project one time and you, too, will say it’s “tutu cute!”

Spring is here, so more and more gatherings, events, and celebrations are happening outdoors.  This means it’s time to refresh our porches, patios, and decks.  In blues and greens, a set of rusty metal side tables get a new look just in time for Earth Day 2022, held on April 22.  Find your good by accessorizing your space with items in nature’s colors, too.  Repurposing items and reusing pieces help to keep them out of landfills, so shopping at Goodwill is great for Mother Nature—-and great for your wallet, too!

“Oh, La, La!” That’s what you’ll say when you repurpose a gift bag to give a side table a charming look.  A paper gift bag with flowers, peacock feathers, and pretty graphics was used to take a thrift store side table from meek to marvelous.  

A beat-up but beautiful dresser becomes the belle of the ball thanks to bright blue and bold lines.  You, too, can transform a well-built piece with wonderful details into one that will blow you away!  Follow the ten steps shared here to create a statement piece that reflects your unique style and flair.