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Friday, January 16, 2026

Bedroom Wall Murals Bring The Outdoors Inside

Wall murals Part 1! I had too many great examples to share, so I thought it best to split them into two manageable blog posts. Here's the first.

Wall murals are usually created in one of two ways: painted by hand, or applied as pre-printed designs in wallpaper-like sections. I'm not going to bother with the ins and outs of each option; today is just about looking at styles. If you were going to add a bedroom wall mural to your home, which style would you prefer? Check out these creative ideas:

Large florals in a tropical design, combined with dark-wood antique furniture, give off vintage vibes.

Full moon mystique

White and bright tropicals are airy and light

A vintage nautical scene for a more masculine vibe

Dreamy and romantic fantasy- note the use of string lights mounted over the mural

A more colorful beach scene incorporates blue and purple

A green forest theme brings the outdoors inside

For the skier or cold-weather enthusiast

Stay tuned for part 2!

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Monday, January 15, 2024

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Friday, May 31, 2019

The Upcycled Garden: Repurposed Old Fashioned Garden Trellis

Okay so this is kind of like a backwards Upcycled Garden blog post! I usually write about how we can reuse old, recycled items by incorporating them into our gardens and outdoor landscapes, but here's a new twist - let's bring the old garden into the interior of the home and use it as unique home decor.

This old wooden garden trellis fits well in this small bathroom space, but imagine it as well in another part of the home.

How about on a kitchen wall showcasing a display of vintage family photos along with a framed copy of grandma's favorite recipe or two?

It also would add interesting texture in a living room and be a great accent on a narrow (think door-width) wall.

If you don't like to decorate with photos and frames, think of all the other interesting ways that you could decorate your trellis—you could use flowers, reeds, branches (think a few sprigs of pine), or other natural materials—to bring even more of the outdoors into the inside of your home, or just leave it completely bare for a simple look.

No matter how you decide to use it and decorate it, if vintage style is your style, an old garden trellis can make a unique statement and be a pleasant surprise when used as a decoration inside of your home!

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How would you use it inside of your home?

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Upcycled Ironing Boards: New Uses For Old Ironing Boards

Ironing board jewelry hanger made with old wooden thread spools by erinplainandsimple

I believe that you can upcycle just about anything, giving it new life and increased value. I also believe that incorporating these upcycled items into your home can be a really cool and inexpensive way to add interesting style to your home.

One household item that is fading fast from homes is the ironing board. I see one at just about every thrift store I visit. But did you know that you can use old ironing boards in really creative ways to accent your home?

Check out these innovative ideas for upcycling ironing boards!

DIY Ironing Board Plant Hanger Project

You will need:

A small metal ironing board

Spray paint
Wire and wire cutters
Old glass bottles or old glass vases

Optional: Magnets and E6000 adhesive

1. Remove ironing board cover and prepare surface to be spray painted by removing all sticky labels and dirt with a damp cloth. Dry.

2. In a well ventilated area or outdoors, spray paint the metal ironing board whatever color you desire. I love a bright pop of turquoise, red, or purple. Allow to dry completely, overnight is best.

3. Use long lengths of wire to wrap the necks of the bottles and vases, wrapping the wire around the neck three or four times until it is very secure. Next thread the wire through the holes in the ironing board to the back side of the board and then back through another hole back to the front of the board, securing the bottle tightly to the board. Do this a few times until the bottle is securely wired to the board. Wrap the tail end of wire around the neck of the vase.

4. Alternately, use strong magnets to attach your bottles to the ironing board by first checking that the magnets will stick to the board. Then use strong adhesive such as E6000 to adhere the magnets to the bottles or vases. Allow adhesive to dry over night.

Summery ironing board mini bar

A unique way to use a vintage wooden ironing board

Creative ribbon and craft storage

Vintage wooden board with a nice display of plants. Boards are best displayed in areas of low traffic where they are out of the way of getting bumped or tripped over.