When I was a teenager, my uncle had his own candle making business. His candles were amazing. Strong scented without being over powering and they burned forever. One fall when I was around 14, I spent some time at their house where I got to see them make their homemade candles. … [Read more...]
DIY Mason Jar Succulent Planter { Upcycled Mason Jar Craft Ideas }
August 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Around here, I love using mason jars decor to help create a country/farmhouse look that I have been a fan of for years. They just have this ability to give your home that country vibe without needing to do any re-painting or serious decorating. One of my favorite things to do … [Read more...]
4th of July Craft – DIY Stars & Stripes Flower Planter
June 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
I absolutely love celebrating Independence Day with my family. I also happen to adore patriotic decorations too which means I love a good 4th of July craft. Military service runs very deep in my family and I love the ability to make things and create things that help celebrate … [Read more...]
Upcycled Home Decor – DIY Photo Frame Key Holder for Walls
April 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Home decor can be so wasteful. Often it ends up gracing the shelves at your favorite secondhand store becoming a testament of wasted time, wasted resources and of course, wasted money. It might sit there, unused and unloved, until someone like me - or you! - comes along ready to … [Read more...]
Thrift Store Upcycle – How to Reupholster a Chair
April 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Do you love to go thrift store shopping? I do and can do some real damage to my budget in a thrift store if I don't watch myself. One of my favorite things to grab at thrift stores is chairs and other furniture that simply need reupholstered. Learning how to reupholster a chair … [Read more...]
Easy Spring Wreath Tutorial {Tissue Paper Flowers Tutorial}
March 13, 2018 by 2 Comments
Ya'll I love pretty decorations for my house, but I hate the cost of having a pretty home. Sometimes it can get pretty expensive to decorate your home if you're not careful. That is one of the reasons that I adore having cheap homemade home decor for my home. Things that I can … [Read more...]
Upcycled Bottle Vase Fall Home Decor Idea
October 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Fall home decor can be hit or miss if you're not careful. Usually you either end up paying loads of money for something that looks cheap or you end up paying a ton of money for something you could have made yourself for considerably less. That's why I favor upcycled home decor … [Read more...]
Creepy Halloween Decorations – Serial Killer Bathroom Decor on a Budget
August 8, 2017 by 1 Comment
I know. "Stacy, it's August!" I realize that this is a few weeks early, but if you're anything like me, you like to start planning for the holidays early. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays (second only to Christmas) which means that I love going all out with creepy … [Read more...]
Mason Jar Crafts – Upcycled Mason Jar Succulent Vase
July 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
When I was younger, I used to daydream about having a nice home that was perfectly decorated with the styles that I love. Like you I'm sure, I wanted the perfect, magazine perfect home. Now at 35, I have the nice home and it's decorated but I don't know that I would say it is … [Read more...]
DIY Upcycled Terra Cotta Bird Bath
February 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
In case you haven't noticed, I am a big fan of upcycling anything that I possibly can. They can save so much money in your personal budget, plus, I get a kick out of finding a new use for something that someone else might simply see as trash. For me, upcycling has become a game. … [Read more...]
I’m Stacy, CEO extraordinaire and 1/4 of the Six Dollar Family. I'm on a journey to become a six figure family and I would love if you came along with me! We'll kick off our shoes, sip sweet tea, eat loads of goodies, save some money and maybe even learn a thing or two along the way!
