Melissa Geskie

Transforming a cheap thrift store find into a timeless, vintage-inspired statement piece doesn’t have to take days or cost a fortune. If you love that moody, timeworn apothecary aesthetic, this quick weekend project proves you can get the look in just a single day—all starting with a thrifted box that cost under $10! Here is how to take a dated box from drab to authentic apothecary charm step-by-step. Before Supplies Needed Thrifted wood box (under $10) Wood filler (Dixie Belle Mud) Sandpaper...

Dixie Days Summer Sale! Summer is the absolute best time to open up the workshop doors, let the warm breeze in, and get lost in a gorgeous transformation. If your supply shelves are looking a little bare like mine were, I have some incredible news to kickstart your creative weekend. Dixie Days are officially here! From July 17th through July 20th only, Dixie Belle is rolling out some of the absolute biggest savings of the year. If you’ve been wanting to try a brand-new product line, stock up...

Mr. Toads Happy Place! Sometimes, the best flips are the ones that take less than an afternoon. I found this simple wood box at the thrift store for under $7, and the second I saw it, I knew exactly what it needed. It didn't need a heavy, hours-long overhaul—just a quick, stylish refresh to turn it into something beautiful and functional. With a quick clean, a simple dry-brush layer, a gorgeous transfer, and a spray wax finish, this little thrifted find went from forgotten to fabulous in...