Make your winter and holiday season extra special with budget-friendly thrift store finds! Last year’s 10 Essential Items to Thrift for Your Winter Home was such a hit, we’re back with 10 more items to help you create a magical home on a budget. Get ready for some fresh “Thriftmas” inspiration!
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1. Sleds
Larger vintage sleds are perfect for styling a winter-themed front porch. Lean one against your house and decorate it with an evergreen swag and ice skates.
Smaller sleds are great for indoor use. Add height to a coffee table by topping a sled with a candle and vase of evergreen branches. Or hang a sled with a velvet ribbon as part of a festive gallery wall for a unique seasonal touch.
2. Vases
Thrifted vases are ideal for creating elegant floating candle centerpieces.
Here’s how:
- Add real or faux greenery to the bottom of the vase.
- Fill the vase ¾ of the way with water.
- Add fresh cranberries, which will float on top of the water.
- Nestle a floating candle among the cranberries.
The combination of firelight, jewel tones, and greenery makes an eye-catching holiday accent!
3. Lamp shades
Upcycle large thrifted lamp shades into tree collars. One year, I spray-painted a pleated shade flat black for a sophisticated look.
This year, I added black velvet ribbon for a Victorian-inspired touch.
4. Tins and jars
Holiday tins and jars are perfect for gifting handmade treats like cookies, candy, or cocoa mix. Use themed tins or fun shapes like Santa or snowman jars.
Check out our Family Recipes for holiday treat ideas and grab Simmer Pot Bundles for an easy gifting option!
5. Candles
Thrifted candles and candle holders are must-haves for your holiday table. Red taper candles add a festive pop of color to moody Christmas decor, while thrifted candle holders create a vintage ambiance.
6. Cut Glass Bowls
Of course, cut crystal is beautiful for serving up your favorite holiday dishes, but this easy craft takes old cut glass bowls and turns them into something unique! You can learn all about how I made these cut glass Christmas trees in this tutorial!
7. Fabric
Thrifted textiles, like table linens and flannel sheets, can be used in creative ways:
- Create garlands by cutting fabric strips and tying them together.
- Wrap gifts for sustainable, stylish packaging.
- Make custom Santa sacks using pillowcases tied with a ribbon.
Add bows for a charming Victorian-inspired look.
8. Frames
Vintage frames make thoughtful gifts for displaying family portraits. Miniature frames can also be turned into personalized photo ornaments.Find the tutorial HERE for easy tips on transforming thrift store frames into stunning decor.
For easy tips on how to give thrift store frames a beautiful makeover, don’t miss this post!
9. Old Christmas trees
Repurpose branches from older Christmas trees to create beautiful swags for windows or window boxes. Secure two branches together with zip ties and adorn with bows. Learn to make your own gorgeous Christmas bows with this easy tutorial HERE!
10. Scarves
Scarves can double as festive table runners. Fold or bunch them for a cozy, organic vibe. Use them as a base for your floating candle centerpiece or a bowl of thrifted ornaments.
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Merry Thriftmas!
xoxo, L
