Discover charming cottagecore and cottage chic farmhouse thrift store makeovers that turn simple finds into beautiful home decor.
Hi there friends. Still settling into the New Year and by next week we should have a whole bunch of new Farmhouse Thrift Store Makeover. There is just something magical about taking a simple thrift store find and turning it into something truly special, and today’s collection is full of that kind of charm. Welcome friends to another Monday of Farmhouse Thrift Store Makeovers, where we are celebrating the beauty of Cottagecore and Cottage Chic style. This roundup is packed with inspiring ideas including a stunning French chair makeover, a romantic bulletin board, a floral dresser with true English cottage flair, charming desks that feel straight out of a storybook, and even a teapot transformed into the sweetest cottagecore vase. If you love pretty details, soft colors, and timeless farmhouse charm, you are going to fall head over heels for this wonderful group of makeovers.
Mushroom Forest Decor For Halloween – Sadie Seasongoods
Let’s start with a smile because you are going to love this one. Our friend Sarah takes a simple thrifted basket and turns it into the sweetest Halloween cottagecore decor you can imagine. With just a few charming mushroom accents and the cutest little ghost, this project feels whimsical and magical all at once. The best part is how easy it is to make it your own. Swap in a bunny for spring and Easter, a Santa for Christmas, or even keep it filled with mushrooms for a year round cottagecore look. The possibilities really are endless and this is the kind of creative idea that makes you want to run straight to the thrift store.
Curbside Freebie French Chair Makeover – Confessions Of A Serial DIYER
Well, our friend Christy really picked up a challenge here! She found this French Chair curbside. It was looking pretty shabby and truly needed a fresh and fabulous makeover! So she got to work, cleaning, sanding, cleaning, painting, distressing, upholstering and more! This was a really serious and challenging makeover but as you might have guessed, Christy conquered it and created a real beauty! She even went with the highly popular… totally trending Chinoiserie Upholstery! APPLAUSE! As always, if you would like all the details on how to approach a makeover like this you will find everything you need to know on Confessions Of A Serial DIYER!
The Smalls – Confessions Of A Serial DIYER
It is now time to join Christy with the Smalls! This is when she takes a number of the small thrifted items she finds and gives them little makeovers! Today it is all about that Cottage Chic look! Many of the items got some beautiful decoupage work done to them and more! From Frames to Trays you will fall in love with them all. It truly is amazing what you can do with just a little bit of work and a small amount of money! Thrift Store Makeovers are truly the original Budget Friendly project!
Quick Shabby Chic Style DIY with Lime Way Picture Frame Makeover – The Ponds Farmhouse
This is really a very exciting little post! Rachel purchased these frames and decided to give them an updated look with a combination of Lime Wax and Rub’n Buff! Well… she really did find something special and she is sharing it with all of use! You will be updating your frames look in a snap now and be looking for more to do at your local Thrift Store. Many other things you can update with this technique too! Enjoy!
Dusty Blue Floral Painted Dresser – Salvaged Inspiration
Denise is here today sharing et another amazing technique! She is taking this dresser to a new height of Cottage Chic with a Dusty Blue Floral Painted Treatment! She share the project from start to finish with us! Do you have a piece in your thrifted stash that would be perfect for this treatment? Stunning!
How to Repurpose A Sew a Vintage Sewing Machine – Lovely etc.
I am sure you have seen the vintage sewing machines at the Thrift Stores, in fact you just might have one in your stash or one from Grandma or Mom! Well if you are not using it and it has a great base you just might have an amazing desk in your future. The possibilities are endless! Makeover the base in the color you love and then put on your thinking cap for a top. Carrie chose to have a stained wood top to create a table that is perfect for an entrance way and more. You just might want a desk and choose a live edged top, maybe a weathered paint treatment, tile or many other possibilities! You could have tons of fun and create something truly unique for a low price!
Rose Candles – Sadie Seasongoods
Ok friends! Keep an eye out for the qui yogurt jars at the Thrift Store and of course if you eat it all the time… don’t recycle… up cycle and Sarah is going to show you how! In the end you will have the sweetest little cottage style Rose Candles! As precious as precious can be. With the prices of everything out there it is nice to be able to afford a little luxury like a pretty candle! Maybe make some for all those special to you! All the direction you need is waiting for you.
PICTURE FRAME CORK BOARD – SADIE SEASONGOODS
Sarah is going to show us how to take a thrifted frame and turn it into a wonderful and whimsical Cork Board!!! There is not one of out there that can’t use one of these pretties! The hardest part of the process is picking out which frame you want to use!
Floral Transfers For Furniture Spring Vintage Dresser Makeover – Salvaged Inspirations
Denise has created a Cottage Chic Masterpiece here! Well in this tutorial she shares her hacks for the perfect floral transfer! Come and watch as she transforms this lovely vintage dresser into a Spring Vintage Cottage Chic Beauty! With her tips, tricks and techniques you can do the same!
Cottagecore Makeover of a Writing Desk – Dainty Dress Diaries
This piece looks like it should be in the most beautiful thatched roof English Cottage Home. The warm wood tone and the amazing florals just say cozy, quaint, warm, loving and yes… a touch of Grandma! See how it all comes together and who knows when the perfect piece for this style might end up at your Thrift Store.
Tea Kettle Floral Arrangement – Confessions Of A Serial DIYER
Well my friends, Christy does not only specialize in amazing furniture makeovers… she does the “smalls” too! Today you are going to see her take an old enamel teapot not I the finest condition and not displaying its best look and totally transform it into a Cottagecore Queen!!! It might not be serving tea any more but it is certainly Royalty! With the magic of paint, transfers, repair and flowers her beauty shines and adds charm and character wherever she is placed! Just think of the things you can transform… ENDLESS!!!!
Transfers For Furniture – Salvaged Inspiration
Denise works her Cottagecore/ Cottage Chic Furniture Makeover Magic on this thrifted desk and the results are beyond gorgeous. She chooses a soft to the eye yellow chalk paint as her primary color along with burlap and chocolate chalk paint on the legs. Then the real magic starts with the transfers… the stencils… the wax… the satin coat and more! She details her entire process and shares all the products and colors she used. Not only does she have a Cottage Chic Masterpiece… it is also a total Statement piece that will say look at me as soon as you walk into a room!
Magnolia Garden Dresser Makeover – Salvaged Inspirations
Denise is back once again with yet another fabulous piece that has that Cottage Chic look! You can never go wrong with Magnolias! In this DIY, you will learn how to get rid of sticky residue using what you have in your kitchen, you will also find out what Denise’s favorite tool for sanding tight areas is, how to use wood filler after priming, and much much more! Bookmark this DIY to refer to over and over again! ENJOY!
5 Dollar Thrift Store Chest Makeover – Confessions Of A Serial Diyer
Christy is here to show us how she turned a $5 thrifted wooden box into a Cottagecore Delight! Oh so pretty! I always marvel how something so plain can become such a beauty. As always she shares all the details… right down to how she cleaned the “gross” drawers lol! (her words not mine!) Get the scoop on burnishing and so much more! If you haven’t tried these techniques before… a piece like this is a great place to start!
Vintage Secretary Desk Makeover – Confessions Of A Serial Diyer
Nothing like a gorgeous Vintage Secretary Desk to accent your Cottage Chic Style! Christy is back with yet another one of her thrifted makeover sensations! Come and watch as she cleans… repairs… prepare… paints… applies transfers… coats and more. You can use all of her technique on a piece you love and want to become a chic part of your home decor. This would be great in your office and picture perfect in a kids bedroom too! Oh the possibilities.
DIY Decor Painted Cabinet Makeover Idea – Iron Orchid Designs
This little cutie looks like it walked out the front door of Anthropologie but it certainly doesn’t have the price tag attached to it! You care going to see how a cabinet can be transformed into this precious piece! See how this curbside pick up gets prepared and dressed for Cottagecore Chic Success!!! The addition of the legs was brilliant! It is amazing what a little bit of imagination can do… hope you are inspired!
Oak Washstand Makeover with Milk Paint – Lost and Found Decor
Now here is a wonderful Washstand Makeover that would look perfect in any room of the home! If you like that quaint… chippy… weathered pastel Cottage look… this could be a great treatment to use on your special thrifted item that is waiting for its makeover! Cue the applause!
Cottage Chic Collection from Brushed by Brandy
These incredible creations do not come with tutorials… but when I saw this site… I knew I had to share it with everyone that loves the Cottage Chic/Cottagecore look of any kind! You are going to love just looking around and I know you will become totally inspired!!! Have fun!
Whimsical Alice Nightstand – Tracey’s Fancy
How magical is this piece! A little inspiration from Mckenzie Phillips/Mary Engelbert. This was a true labor of love but in the end a family heirloom has been created. For Alice fans and everyone that just loves a touch of whimsy in their lives… this creation just may inspire your own interpretation of yours or someone special in your family’s favorite Childhood Story! There are 3 parts to this DIY so all the details you need and all the questions you have are waiting for you!
Mini Treasure Chest Makeover – Artsy Chick Rule
Nancy picked up this fun box that resembles a treasure chest. She decided to turn it into a Cottagecore Accessory and wow does it look great. She fills you in on all the details on how she got the look! Maybe there is a treasure chest in your near future.
12 Cottagecore Farmhouse Style Thrift Store Makeovers – Hot Humble Pie
Oh, I think you are going love these little thrifted items that are turned into Cottagecore pretties! From a little Piggie Cutting Board to a Window Picture Frame and so much more! It will put you in the creative mood for sure!
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