Decorating with old picnic baskets

Learn helpful tips for painting a basket and adding a stencil. Turn trash into treasure with this easy but dramatic decor makeover by Girl in the Garage.

Got an old picnic basket that could use a lift? I'm sharing how to update a basket with decoupage, and this little gem could not be any sweeter!

As many of us try to curb overspending in the current economic climate, reusing old items can be a great money-saver. Instead of buying a new set of canisters from the Container Store, why not use mason jars instead? It’s not only cheaper, it’s also greener. Below, we list a few ideas for reusing old things.

A Picnic basket vignette is not only great for storage but are lovely when used on a porch for summer decor.

I decided to use my old picnic basket to make a display for some of my Victorian Village pieces. Its perfect if you lack the space for larger Village pieces.…

Beautiful friends, thank you for stopping by today! I'm always so thrilled when y'all visit! I am continuing to work through the second small group of pieces I pulled from my storage room. On Thursday I shared the first piece, a night table I had painted back in 2013 that was in need of an update,

Do you ever have light colored baskets that you wish were a dark rich brown? Don’t throw them out, I have an easy solution for you. I bought this lamp recently at an antique store on the way to one of our camping trips. I loved it but didn’t really like the light color of ... Read More about ~give your old baskets new life~