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How I Restored & Styled My Grandfather’s Antique Oil Lamp

Welcome back to this month's Thrifty Decor Team Challenge where a bunch of us thrifty girls love to show off how we decorate our home with affordable ideas. You can find all 8 makeovers at the end of this post, but first up… Read More

2026 Redhead Can Decorate’s Home Tour

Welcome to Redhead Can Decorate's Home Tour 2026 It's been two years since we moved in and we have done almost every room in the house except the laundry room, and one more bathroom. We are a little tired out 😆, we will get there… Read More

Stunning Black & Pink Bathroom Makeover

Welcome to this month's "Thrift Store Decor Team" episode: "Stunning Black & Pink Bathroom Makeover" where I am finally sharing our small full bathroom that is located on our main floor, and used quite often because it is the only bathroom on the first floor.… Read More

Glass Rainbow Garden Tower

The warm weather ☀️ has finally arrived in SE Michigan (thank goodness), so I have been spending time on our patio out back soaking in some much needed vitamin D. The warmth of the sun, and sound of the sweet birds soothes my soul, and… Read More

How I Created a Beach House Guest Room Using Heirloom Furniture

Are you ready for an over night beach escape at our house? I wish I could say that we actually live on the beach, but the best I can do is show you how I created a beach house guest room using heirloom furniture that… Read More

How I Transformed Our Foyer with a Thrift Store Room Divider

May I have your "undivided attention please 😉? This has got to be one of my most favorite "thrifty decorating moves" ever! I scored a wood and iron room divider about a year ago from our local thrift store, and couldn't settle on a place… Read More

Free Home Decorating Ideas Using Colored Glass Vases

Hi there, it's me the redhead 👩‍🦰 who loves to decorate, and I am here to tell you that the "Thrift Store Decor Team" is at it again! I invite you to stop over the second Wednesday of every month, to enjoy what us thrifty… Read More

Gorgeous Thrift Store Gold Framed Floral Print

Have you ever visited your favorite thrift store and spotted something across the store that was so beautiful that you instantly knew you just had to have it? That exact scenario played out for me recently while searching for my next makeover victim for our… Read More

Our Warm & Cozy Valentine Home Tour

Valentine's Day is coming up so I thought it might be a nice time to not only share "Our Warm & Cozy Valentine Tour" at the house, but also to say hello from my favorite guy, and I. We recently went on a 3 night… Read More

Very Simple 10 Minute Cannoli Pie Recipe

With Valentine's Day approaching next month (one of my favorite holidays), I just had to make sure you had my "Very Simple 10 Minute Cannoli Pie Recipe" because it is now my number one homemade dessert. I am telling you...my husband falls in love with… Read More

My 91 Year Old Dad’s Thrift Store Furniture Living Room Makeover

The "Thrift Store Decor Team" is at it again and we have nine thrift store makeovers for you today. My project revolves around my dad who is now 91 😲. I took a risk not knowing if I would find what he needed for his… Read More

How to Make Red’s Homemade Chili Recipe

Red's Homemade Chili Recipe is a mild, yet tangy version that uses red beans to help with texture for finicky eaters, which also aids in digestion. The holidays have passed 🙌, but the weather is absolutely freezing in Michigan, how is it where you live???… Read More

Christmas Mansion Tour Mystery: The Missing Diamond Earring

I'm setting aside my Christmas decor today, and sharing a beautiful Christmas love story that wrote itself just a few weeks ago here in our part of the beautiful state of Michigan. Don't worry though, you're going to absolutely fall in love with the gorgeous… Read More

Redhead’s Gorgeous 12 Foot Flocked Christmas Tree Tour

Here we are nearing another year's end, and I am excited to be sharing our 2025 personal Christmas home tour with you. I admit, I have slowed down a bit with the dramatic decor (see some of that drama at the very end of this… Read More

How to Enter Redhead Can Decorate’s 12th Annual Fresh Christmas Wreath Giveaway

Redhead Can Decorate's 12th Annual Fresh Christmas Wreath Giveaway Welcome to this year's FRESH Christmas wreath giveaway! I'm relaxing in our cozy family room with my sweet husband of 31 years, and our fluffy Rosie the kitty, and I feel very blessed to have been… Read More

Our Beautiful Thrifted Thanksgiving Tablescape

I am excited to announce that I was recently invited to join a home decorating thrift store group. What this means is I will be sharing affordable thrift store ideas more often, yippee! So, buckle up, and get ready for some frugal fun with some… Read More

Visit our Beautiful Michigan Fall Family Room Tour

Yippee! Fall is in full swing here in SE Michigan, and the first frost advisory tonight is proof! With that being said, I really wanted to create a warm, cozy family room for my husband and I, to feel all those lovely, soothing, autumn vibes.… Read More

12 Inspiring Makeovers from Your Neighborhood Home Decorating Blogger

Hi friends! If your visiting from our neighborhood, or already a subscriber, please visit the new page "12 Inspiring Makeovers from Your Neighborhood Home Decorating Blogger" I created that shows all 12 makeovers in one convenient spot. You can get there by clicking HERE, the… Read More

How to Use Non-traditional Colors for a Unique Fall Porch

Are you on the prowl for unique, fresh ideas for your fall home decorating this year? I sure hope so, because that's why I took all this time to share these photos with you 😆. All kidding aside...I am so happy you stopped by redheadcadecorate.com… Read More

How to Dramatically Upgrade Your Kitchen with Cabinet Removal/Extensions

I took this photo at the showing before we bought the house. Have you ever wondered what to do with that awkward space above your kitchen cabinets...you know the one that does nothing but gather dust, grime, and look like the entrance (or exit) to… Read More

How to Transform Your Patio with a Beautiful Cedar Gazebo

It's been almost a year since my husband and I put together this beautiful Cedar gazebo I ordered on line (see source below). Yep, you heard that right...I ordered it on line after lots of measuring, researching, and reading the reviews. I ordered it without… Read More

How to Create a Thrift Store Mirror Wall

Spring has finally arrived here in Michigan, but it is too darn cold to do much outside, so here I am still inside doing my decorating thing 😊. To set the stage so to speak...there's this very traditional style "den" or "sitting room" to the… Read More

How to Update a Master Bathroom with Emerald Green Paint

While searching for our empty-nester forever home, the master bathroom in the house we ended up buying, is really what sealed the deal. You see...at our very first "showing" I remember walking through the double doors into the rather large primary upstairs bathroom, and my… Read More

How to Paint a Thrift Store Frame with Eyeshadow

When you find a beautiful vintage frame with fabric matting at the thrift store, but you want it in a different color for a special photo, GRAB IT. Here's a very quick frame "painting" idea using something you probably have in your bathroom drawer in… Read More

Simple Valentine’s Day Decorating Ideas

Welcome back after a little winter break to our first Valentine's Day in our new home ♥️. Let me ask you, is it silly for a fifty-five year old lady to display how much she loves her husband of 31 years, her grown children, and… Read More

Free Lynch Creek Farm Christmas Wreath Giveaway & 2024 Redheadcandecorate.com Christmas Tour

It brings me great joy welcoming you back to redheadcandecorate.com's seventh annual free Lynch Creek Farm Christmas Wreath Giveaway! It has been such a wonderful gift to our family (and followers) to be able to collaborate with the very generous, and talented Lynch Creek Farm… Read More

Come see Our New Modern Master Bedroom Makeover

I truly never thought I could top our "Cozy Rustic Romantic Bedroom" from the old house, and guess what? I can't 😆! However, we were so ready for a change, and our NEW master bedroom at our new home is HUGE...so much so, I had… Read More

How to Have a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party

Have you ever considered inviting your friends and family over for a "Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party"? Does it sound like too much work? Well, I just might change your mind, pumpkin 🎃 ! You see...the perfect opportunity came together at our house when my sister-in-laws… Read More

How to Paint Your Garage Door Black

Here's a super fun & quick post I didn't plan to write so soon! You see, folks are asking for the information on the gorgeous black paint color we used on our garage (and our front door), so here I am on a Friday night… Read More

Beautiful Vintage Family Room Reveal

I will never forget the moment I walked through the front door of our new home before we knew it was "the one". The two story wall of windows that greeted me as I walked through to the family room captivated me instantly as I… Read More

How to Turn a Thrift Store Dresser into a Built-in TV Stand the Easy Way

You won't believe this, but I just spent 10+ hours collectively over the last few days sifting through my cell phone photos searching for the "BEFORE" photo of a thrift store dresser I purchased. You see, I've had the dresser since 2017, but I'm only… Read More

How to Create a Thrift Store Colored Glass Wall in Dining Area

I have a thing for Rick, I mean thrift store colored glass 😆 and my pretty collection has grown over the years. When my husband and I moved into an apartment for a couple years to watch the market, I packed it up and put… Read More

Redhead Can Decorate’s 2024 Kitchen Makeover Reveal

I am finally ready to share our kitchen at the new house ♥️! After many weeks of cleaning, moving, painting, and updating, our bodies are hurting 😆, but it is well worth it to us. I must tell you that Rick and I are enjoying… Read More

Summer Sunset Tablescape and Update on Big Move

Happy summer to you all ☀️! Welcome to my "Summer Tablescape and Update on our Big Move" which also includes a sneak peek of our freshly painted and decorated fireplace and mantel which turned out way better than I ever imagined! Finally, officially out of… Read More

Two Story Family Room Accent Wall Makeover

I hope you still remember me? The redhead who LOVES to decorate 👩‍🦰 ? I am finally back with an update with our "big move", and I am also sharing our very first makeover in our new home!! We haven't moved in all the way… Read More

How to Decorate a Cute Apartment Door for Spring

Holy moly, there's only a few more weeks left in our apartment until we get into our new house! With that being said, the inside of the apartment is a disaster due to purging, organizing, and packing. However, our front apartment door looks like a… Read More

5 of Redhead’s Latest Shopping Finds for the Home

Yippee! Only 8 more weeks until we can get into our new house 😊! We are so excited, but at the same time we have lots to take care of at the temporary apartment. If you follow along here at redheadcandecorate.com, you know that I… Read More

Redhead’s Simple Sausage, Spinach, & Bean Soup Recipe

I was shocked at how absolutely delicious this last minute "use what I have" soup turned out. It also happens to be one of the fastest homemade dinners I've ever created for my husband and myself. Redhead's Simple Sausage, Spinach & Bean Soup is packed… Read More

How to Create a Romantic Dinner Date in Bed

With Valentine's Day around the corner I couldn't resist sneaking in something a little romantic in our apartment. I opted away from the traditional red and pink and focused more on the mood in the room. If you enjoy lazy days or evenings in bed,… Read More

Sneak Peek at Our New House!

Drum roll please...after almost one year of studying the housing market day in and day out, we have finally settled on a very "big" decision. After months of searching not only on line, but also in person touring probably over 50 homes or more...we have… Read More

Let it Snow Inside Christmas Tour 2023

If you're a long time redheadcandecorate.com subscriber you may have noticed this year's "Let it Snow Inside Christmas Tour 2023" is extremely late, but I think worth the wait 😉! There isn't even one tiny snow flake out there today which is actually the first… Read More

Free Winter Wonderland Tree Giveaway

Well here we are, another December upon us, and I'm all wrapped up in a furry blanket with a heating pad 😆 hosting another cozy Christmas Giveaway. This is my way of showing my appreciation to you at the end of every year, with the… Read More

How to Make a Dollar Store Christmas Ice Wreath

Ice, ice, baby! This "Dollar Store Christmas Ice Wreath" turned out way prettier than I ever expected. In fact, I nearly gave up at first because it wasn't turning out the way I envisioned, and then my husband said, "You'll figure it out, you always… Read More

How to Make My Mother’s Pork Sausage Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe

My sweet mom was so incredibly proud of her Pork Sausage Thanksgiving Dressing every year, and it truly was one of the main attractions at every Thanksgiving. Over the years, I became more experienced preparing the dressing, and I could tell she was very proud… Read More

Redhead Can Decorate’s One Year Michigan Home Search Update

Hi there, friends! Julie here with a much needed update on the big search for our next home 😊. It's been a little over one year since the big move, and you may be wondering if we are ever going to find "the one", or… Read More

How to Make Mom’s Homemade Goulash Recipe

Hi, guys! I grew up eating my beautiful "Mom's Homemade Goulash Recipe" which was one of my most favorite comfort meals as a kid. This recipe comes to you with a heavy heart because it's only been about 1 year since I lost my mom… Read More

How to Hang a Beautiful Fall Forest Mural

I wanted something dramatically different, warm, and inviting for the backdrop behind our sofa to take us through the gorgeous months of autumn up here in Michigan. Because we presently live in an apartment with very few windows until we find our next home, I… Read More

The Best Crispy and Chewy Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie Recipe

It never fails, as soon as September hits a tidal wave of fall comfort food cravings soon follow. There's absolutely nothing I can do about the temptations, except give in to them 😊. If you feel the same, I think you're going to appreciate this… Read More

How to Make a Thrifty Dollar Store Fall Centerpiece for Your Coffee Table

Hey there, Pumpkin! Don't tell the kids, but now that we are empty nesters, my husband and I eat our late dinners on a large coffee table in our temporary apartment living room. With the fall season brewing, I began to brainstorm on how I… Read More

How to Create a Colorful Casual Summer Apartment Balcony

Do you remember earlier this summer when I shared our "Romantic Botanical Balcony" with you? Well, we are still enjoying that little private oasis as much as possible, but I'm excited to tell you that I have yet another balcony to share with you before… Read More

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