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Turn a thrift-store artificial tree into a shimmering retro showpiece with metallic paint and tinsel garland.
Vintage · Repurposed · Southern
Old things,
new stories.
Custom Southern Co. digs into the history of vintage finds, from Prince Albert tins to Ball jars, and turns flea-market treasures into easy, handmade decor.
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Narrow down when your tobacco tin was made from the clues printed on it.
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Match the logo on your Ball jar to its era in a few clicks.
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DIY Spindle Snowman Ornament From Old Stair Balusters
Give an old stair baluster or chair spindle new life as a cheerful little snowman for your tree, mantel, or gift basket.
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Quick Vintage Door Knob Christmas Tree DIY
Turn a jar of mismatched vintage door knobs into a sparkling wall-hung Christmas tree that doubles as a coat rack.
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How to Repurpose Antique Light Globes: Cloches, Planters, and More
Old schoolhouse shades and glass light globes make beautiful cloches, terrariums, and planters. Here is how to find, clean, and repurpose them safely.
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Easy Christmas Spindle Ornaments From Salvaged Wood
Short pieces of old chair rungs and balusters become rustic painted ornaments that look right at home on a farmhouse tree.
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DIY Tiered Tray: Build a Rustic Two-Tier Stand from Thrift Finds
Build a rustic two-tier tray from thrift-store boards, plates, or tins, then style it for every season of the year.
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How we pick
Every piece has a past
- Hunt. Flea markets, barn sales, estate sales and Grandma's attic.
- Learn. We dig into who made it, when, and why it mattered.
- Make. Then we give it a second life with simple, budget-friendly DIY.
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