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~beachy decor from dollar tree~

May 31, 2023 / BY Okio B Designs
Have you been to Dollar Tree lately?They had one of these three-pack sand dollars left.  One.  You know I couldn't grab it fast enough so I could add my own touches.  All I did was hand-stamp some cute beachy sayings on each one.  I have them displayed in a wicker basket for a simple nautical look.Total cost: $1.25 plus tax.And who could forget these guys?!  I swear I've had these Dollar Tree ceramic starfish and...

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~before & after~

May 15, 2023 / BY Okio B Designs
 Just a little before and after of these faux concrete candle holders from Dollar Tree.  I loved them white, but I knew that the candle soot would make them dirty after each use, so...I painted them black.  Problem solved!  I love them even more now.  Not bad for $2.50!Jeanine ...

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~mad about mushrooms~

May 02, 2023 / BY Okio B Designs
 Have you seen these ceramic mushrooms at Dollar Tree?  Someone on IG had the brilliant idea to paint the bottoms black and I was all in!I forgot to take a before picture, but the bottoms were a boring beige.  Look at them now!  So much better.  I'm displaying them inside, but you could also place them in your garden and use for autumn decor.  The possibilities are endless...and all it took was some black paint.Jeanine...

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