The holidays are almost here but before they arrive, I wanted to share one last quick vintage-inspired thDIY. These charming little scenes are perfect for a mantel, as a table centrepiece, or anywhere you want to pop a sweet little vintage touch. This project is quick and easy and can be made from items you […] The post Turn Cherished Vintage Teacups Into Sweet and Charming Holiday Decor appeared first on Recreated Designs ..read more

I know it might sound crazy, but I love old lampshades. There are so many unique shapes and sizes that I can’t pass them up when I see them at the dump reuse centre. While they can be used for lamps and lights, I had something entirely different in mind for this pile I collected […] The post Create an amazing DIY Christmas tree using old discarded lampshades appeared first on Recreated Designs ..read more

As the holiday frenzy begins to take over, it’s easy to feel the pull toward sparkling lights, Christmas trees, and holiday music. But before rushing into the festive chaos, there’s an opportunity to embrace the quiet beauty of autumn for just a little longer. This is where the practice of slow living and seasonal mindfulness […] The post Reclaiming the Beauty of Fall: A Slow-Living Approach to Seasonal Decor appeared first on Recreated Designs ..read more

Hello, my lovely friends! It is so good to have some time to be creative again. I am continually amazed at how much time running the shop takes from my week, but I also realize how much I need to carve out some time for creativity. Making the Giant Pumpkin A few weeks ago I […] The post Get Your Hands Dirty Making This Super Fun Giant Fall Pumpkin appeared first on Recreated Designs ..read more

Every spring since 1953 Ottawa has had an amazing tulip festival. Thousands and thousands of tulips emerge along the canal and the city becomes a riot of colour. The bulbs are a yearly gift from the Netherlands after Ottawa provided refuge to some of the Royal family during WWII. (read more about the history here…) […] The post Turn a Simple Wood Tool Caddy Into The Perfect Spring Accent Piece appeared first on Recreated Designs ..read more

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I am in full holiday mode now (are you?) and despite not neeeeeding any more holiday decor, I just couldn’t resist these wooden canes when I saw them. They were at the thrift store and at $1.99 each how could you pass them up? Prepping the Canes To start the recreation of these lovely canes, […] The post Upcycle Thrifted Wooden Canes Into Vintage Inspired Holiday Decor appeared first on Recreated Designs ..read more

The holiday season is such a wonderful time of year. We spend more time with friends and family, enjoy special gatherings, and host fun events. There can be a tendency though to look around your home and feel like things aren’t good enough or everything isn’t quite how you’d like it to look. I have […] The post Give Your Boring Lamps an Update Instead of Buying New Ones appeared first on Recreated Designs ..read more

Let’s face it, stripping a piece of furniture can be a pain in the bottom. But… there are times you just want the original wood to shine and put the paint can aside. I know I do. I love the look of beautiful vintage wood and mixing it in with my painted pieces. There is […] The post The Easy Off Oven Cleaner Furniture Hack – I Tried It So You Don’t Have To appeared first on Recreated Designs ..read more

Thanksgiving is this weekend, meaning Halloween will be here before we know it. While I don’t do a ton of Halloween decorating, I love adding a few pieces here and there, and when I can mix in vintage finds, it’s just a win-win. We recently started carrying Roycycled papers at the shop and I have […] The post Who Knew a Tin Coffee Pot Could Look so Good as Halloween Decor?! appeared first on Recreated Designs ..read more