11 Thrift Finds and How I Flipped Them | Cottage & French Country Decor

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[@DesertDIY]

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[@DesertDIY]

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I’ve been using these detergent sheets for a while. They are great!

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[@nettybrown8831]

I only wash in cold standard washer works great for me.

[@darlenes1222]

For me Farmhouse is rustic, Cottage is more cozy with fabrics and greeneries. Love the videos, you always make us feel anyone can be successful at their DIY.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Darlene I think that's a good point

[@annegorski5087]

For me, cottage style has softer lines, floral prints, feminine accessories, antiques with curved details, touches of gold, etc. Farmhouse is more rustic, lots of black and white, straighter lines in furniture, plaid fabrics, etc. the chicken bread board is farmhouse.

[@DesertDIY]

I think you made really good points about their differences! Very true

[@jodiemeschke6889]

I totally agree. And I would like to know where the people who say ‘farmhouse is on its way out’ get their information. I still love farmhouse and sell quite a bit in my booth.

[@miriambrooks1087]

Great job! I love your style.

[@hamsonthehill]

My style is MCM and most of what you do is not that. BUT. I started watching you when you transformed furniture for young people who aged out of the foster system. I continue to watch you because you are a genuine person who cares about people. Even though you flip things that are not my style I will continue to watch you. Good luck on your adventures.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. One day I'll get to do that again! It just isn't as easy here.

[@dawnbanski4836]

Great assortment of goodies, I have been watching you for a while now and I am so glad you are doing more videos! I love your style and your idea of making things affordable for everyone. You are an awesome young women.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Dawn that means a lot to me

[@carolinedubose5136]

Loved how the basket turned out in the soft purple! The metal bowl on the green stand looked so natural !! What a transformation with the cutting board after you sanded and oiled it!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Caroline. It's so fun bringing things back to life

[@elizabethbooth8794]

Cory, thanks for entertaining us during chores (or coffee break). You’re so earthy & make things approachable. Elizabeth

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Elizabeth! I think earthy is a great adjective

[@lonibilyeu6340]

The chicken sign was definitely farm house.

[@tanjacouch3340]

I spent 120$ redoing my kitchen that included paint, knobs, wooden backsplash(stained yard stick looking slats ) granite painted counter top sealed very well and decor in primitive decor. I absolutely love my kitchen

[@DesertDIY]

That is so awesome!!! What a bargain

[@sylvi4444]

The first cutting board was an end grain and possibly walnut. These boards that size are running $150+.

[@kellierohaley8328]

I have to say that you are now my favorite, thrifter/flipper Booth owner to watch on KZbin! I’ve only just found you a couple weeks ago, so I’m watching many past episodes.

[@DesertDIY]

Wow thank you so much Kellie! That means so much to me

[@lauraspleen6046]

You are so special...i appreciate your hard work....and as a side note...I'd put a vase in the center of the mug rack and fill with tall florals, like iris or tall greens

[@DesertDIY]

That's a cool idea! Thanks

[@nancychannel8513]

Love the silver bowl on top of the candles holder

[@DesertDIY]

I think I need to do some more of those!

[@freidabaker4919]

Love your work and your spirit!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Freida!

[@jesgreen]

Thanks for the inspiration. I'm not really into farm house. I guess I'm eclectic. You have great ideas that can be customized to individual styles. Beautiful creations.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! Yes, of course you can change it up for any style

[@savvyheart369]

That cutting board oil is magical!! You are right when you say its so satisfying to use it. It transforms any old wooden piece into a brand new treasure. ✨️💛

[@DesertDIY]

Absolutely

[@kendradavis9695]

I have that exact mug rack and I use it to dry my wine bottles before I decorate them. They don't stand up well upside down so this makes it so much easier to dry them. And then of course once they're painted they can go on there to dry as well.

[@kayault2068]

I'll say it again I love watching your videos, you seem so comfortable doing your upcycles knowing your being recorded.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! I have been doing youtube for over 5 years so I got used to it over time

[@lorraineophoff4984]

You arrange things beautifully!

[@Janiece.DuPree]

Thank you for sharing your finds and your DIY. You make it look easy! I definitely got some inspiration from your artistry and staging.

[@christinec1928]

The pedestal bowl turned out lovely.

[@beverleygorman3096]

Love the makeover my favourite was the trays with a Christmas theme

[@janmcguire5268]

I love your low prices! I’m retired on a fixed income, so your prices are accessible to people like me. 😊

[@lorikorstanje2964]

great pieces you did

[@sandilewis9706]

I think it's very easy to incorporate Farm House and Cottage. Similarities. Thant basket in Lavender turned out better than I was expecting. Lovely job. Thank you for sharing. 😊🙏

[@christinewilliams7005]

I love the soap stand you made for your kitchen sink area out of the plate and base. I am in love with your bead board plate hanging decor - so pretty!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Christine!

[@lovingmayberry307]

Love the cutting board - beautiful wood! And love the green chairs at your dining room table! ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!!!

[@relliot1000]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@Claudia-uz5pl]

I see farmhouse as neutral, neutral, neutral, which is fine if you like neutrals! I find neutrals somewhat boring, but love cottage as it has lots of color, flowers, nature, woodland animals and leans toward quiet spaces. Thanks for the beautiful DIYs. ☀

[@juliacockroft8745]

I enjoy flips for both your shop and for your home. I also enjoy the room makeovers.

[@DesertDIY]

Ooooh I have some room makeovers coming up soon!

[@lindasmith5190]

Great pieces.

[@doig18]

Oh my gosh as you were starting the first project I thought I need to ask her what she uses to seal her cutting boards. Thank you for not only mentioning it, but linking and letting us know how to apply etc! I like the 2nd board a lot but to me it’s def farm house vs cottage. When I think or cottage I think of flowers and over abundance. Like lots of things on shelves, lots of floral prints. Might be an old concept though that I am picturing. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@julieschwartz2135]

I’m definitely a combo of traditional with some transitional thrown in. I can appreciate rustic farmhouse, or the cottage core that seems to be a trend right now, but not in my house. I don’t really follow trends…I like to use pieces that can stand the test of time, and add or change out fabrics to freshen things up, or for holidays. So happy you are opening an online store….you will do great!

[@DesertDIY]

Julie I feel the same way! I decorate pretty traditional/transitional in my house. I think it's more practical.

[@terrizimmerman5297]

I love the first cutting board!

[@DesertDIY]

Thanks Terri! It turned out so nice

[@user-mf7iy2jb7l]

The cutting board is gorgeous.

[@tammyleviner3070]

Everything turned out so pretty! I think you'll do well in your booth for sure😊 Thanks for sharing, lots of inspiration and tips!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Tammy! I hope so

[@cheriegardner6035]

I love it all! Your choice of French cottage with the green paint is beautiful! You do very tasteful decor that anyone would enjoy putting in their home!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you SO much Cherie!

[@nancybourland2323]

All your DIYs turned out so cute ❤ TFS all your tips. The color you made up for the basket is so pretty 😍 Have a great day!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Nancy! I hope you have a great day too

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Love that soap etc white stand you made for beside your sink!

[@melaniebelter1541]

❤ the mugs and mug rack on your table! I hope I can find one as cool as that!

[@DesertDIY]

I hope you do too! You need to make a cute coffee statipn

[@AtHomeWithZaneR]

First off, I love your channel! I just recently discovered you, and I absolutely love watching your flip videos. I know I am late to the game, and I’m certain the item has already sold, however, in just looking at the two boxwood plants in the little planters where you added the faux lavender in the wire basket. Something to consider in the future if you find a decor piece like that is to sell the topiaries separately, you could paint the pots, and then use the basket for something else! You get multiple decor pieces out of one!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

You are such a crafty gal! I love your flips and enjoy your narration ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! That means a lot coming from your amazing mind!

[@fiberotter]

I love purple in any shade.

[@CMason-yr9ks]

Great ideas, beautiful work, and amazing prices. Thanks for sharing your time & talents with me 💜

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much for watching

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

I love that basket. It came out so pretty with the greenery and the color of the basket just perfection🎉🥰

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Lorraine!

[@karenokeane6461]

Corey,. I honestly don't think I could've parted with that fabulous Home Depot Cutting Board. It's just too upscale and unique. LOL

[@DesertDIY]

Its a good one!

[@kimhough7753]

Everything looks sooo good Cory! You are an amazing young woman!! Hoping for lots of sales this week!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Kim! You are the best!

[@cathyjackson5959]

Loving this song list ❤ your okay now❤

[@DesertDIY]

I'll be sure to use it again! Glad you liked it

[@marilynwright7274]

Vignette is so pretty🎀❤ Love the dark green and silver together. And I love the stuffed animals. A bench would look so good with your farmhouse/cottage table. Love it all💕

[@michellespillmam6990]

Your prices are very reasonable! You do such amazing work.

[@hanaaa6394]

I love to see your creativity.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!

[@rachaelharris8611]

You are a plethora of creative ideas. Thank you !

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Rachael!

[@sac1303]

Well done. I like your taste in decor

[@leeanne7169]

Simply lovely. And I also love the music...thank you.

[@DesertDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@lisadeluca5714]

I love watching all your flips and you’re also so dang adorable. For me it’s mid century modern all day. I love finished wood over painted. And can I just say that wood mortar nest! Soo cute!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much! I think wood is beautiful too. I like it either way

[@julierodriguez2586]

I just adore watching your channel! So fun, relaxing and great ideas😊 🌷

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Julie! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@marycoffee7366]

The lavender basket is beautiful 👏👏👏

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Mary

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

Cory, you are the neatest painter I’ve ever seen! These are all cute flips.

[@DesertDIY]

I wasn't always! Haha thank you

[@user-kd4hr6ly1s]

I've seen where people add baking soda for texture in their paint, looks good too. Enjoy your videos.

[@deltorres2100]

Looks good. I had my doubts with the green board but now I think it’s lovely. I’m using green in my accent for my dining room. I like to use the farm style decor My house is 1925 kind of cottage farm originally.

[@DesertDIY]

That's going to be lovely! Old houses are so great

[@angelinahernandez9205]

Love the basket ❤

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you!

[@jamieomahen2656]

Great video nice seeing the haul items being reimagined!

[@DesertDIY]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@berthahobler2003]

Hi Cory love your videos thanks for sharing. You are down to earth love your energy your projects are great 😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much Bertha

[@barbaraokeefe423]

Hi Corey, I'm a new subby and I'm glad to have found your video. Been watching your thrift flips both for your booth or home. I love it! I love your vignette ideas too! It's great that you respond to questions or comments, i dont usually see that with other youtubers. Great job! Keep it up.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Barbara! I am so glad to have you here! I try to respond to as many as I can! I'm usually very good at it 😀

[@bellaszucs-zagoni9014]

Everything turned out really beautiful, Cory! In recent years, we've always traveled at Easter, and that's why I haven't put out the spring decorations in the apartment for years. :) But now that I've seen this beautiful purple color on your basket, I'm going to repaint ours and decorate for spring! :)

[@DesertDIY]

Oooo yay! Traveling sounds awesome too!

[@marycasey9404]

I love farmhouse decor❤

[@CynthiaVegas]

I have been using earth breeze for several years. I am very satisfied with how they perform. French country has always been my favorite. I love blues to decorate my house. Navy is really on trend. I have been using navy for forty years!

[@DesertDIY]

Navy is so classic! And timless. Love it. I'm glad you also like the detergent!

[@oreobenavidez953]

Great tutorials you nailed it with the mixture of color's to create lavender I do that a lot and it's fun and endless as for the styles farmhouse to me is rustic and worn , cottage core /French country is more dainty florals in pastels I love farmhouse the whites with natural wood tones that cutting board came to life love it 😊

[@DesertDIY]

That's a great way to describe it. Thank you

[@melaniebelter1541]

Holy cow, the Home Depot cutting board!!! Just gorgeous!

[@DesertDIY]

Right?

[@carolnolan9439]

You are very creative. Nice work

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rhoward295]

Oh, my goodness! I got an Easter basket for my daughter for free at a yard sale and it’s exactly the same (only solidly lilac)! I’ve never seen anybody else have that! And you created it! I love your style!

[@DesertDIY]

How cool! Thank you!

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Beautiful upcycles, Cory❣️ My favorite, of course, is the basket, because it is purple 💜💜💜💜...and the purple botanicals on the tobacco basket are lovely, too❣️🤣*

[@DesertDIY]

Purple is the best

[@lesliejackson8188]

@@DesertDIY *Yes! ANY SHADE OF PURPLE is fabulous to me❣️💜🤣* *That cutting board makeover is pretty fantastic, too❣️🤎😉*

[@sonniecampbell1788]

Love it all Cory!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Sonnie!

[@777Iwish]

I really appreciate your changing up your content.👏👏👏

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you! Which has been your fav content so far?

[@paulavanduynhoven8951]

Love the basket and absolutely love the wheel barrel!!! I can’t believe it didn’t sell without paint but it looks fabulous painted too!!!

[@DesertDIY]

Right!? I hope it sells now

[@maryarwood8942]

I didn’t like what I saw today, I Loved it. So beautiful. You are amazing.

[@DesertDIY]

Haha good one! Thank you!

[@charamoore5269]

I'm on the French country style it really speaks to my heart

[@DesertDIY]

Yes indeed

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

You did well- Thank you for sharing.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Lydia!

[@carlenestinson524]

Love your channel. I personally love French country and Cottage Decor!

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Carlene!

[@corinneblackburn4043]

You have a lot of great ideas 💡

[@DesertDIY]

I try! Haha

[@swingdancer49]

Sorry but I drooled...lol...a little when you started on that big cutting board. I LOVE transforming them and did one similar for my sis...looked brand new afterwards and is now her favorite board. And I use the same oil on all my boards. Beautiful work you do :) From Wanda in Florida :)

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Wanda! Awesome of you to do!

[@charlotted6247]

I dearly love the tobacco basket looking decor. I'm very interested in buying it.

[@DesertDIY]

Awesome. It's quite large so let me figure out if I can get a box big enough to ship it

[@lindabunce5133]

If your kitchen does not have a second story above it, look at Solar Tubes. I absolutely loved mine. Reflective light without the heat and less chance for leaks. Far less expensive and I think more light than a skylight.

[@DesertDIY]

I have thought about it. We got a quote once on our last house for $1000 so we are waiting and thinking about it

[@larnold7614]

I think you can clean up that green cutting board if you are not happy with it - by putting clear wax on it. It will brighten it up.

[@albareyes7412]

Love all of the DIY'S ❤😊

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you Alba

[@cathyjackson5959]

Just getting started with this video!! And have comments already. Big cutting board gives me the vibe of Art Deco. ❤ To me farmhouse & cottage are different. Farmhouse is animals and cottage is flowers & gardens. I think cottage looks more bright colors on structures-homes- with the small front yard being for flowers and veggies

[@DesertDIY]

I think those are great descriptions of those different styles. Great explanations

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing! ❣️

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you for watching

[@redtrain210]

I am totally Primitive and try to stay in that vibe except at Christmas...I love everything Christmas

[@DesertDIY]

I think primitive decor is beautiful

[@nancypisar8854]

Awesome

[@pamelarudisill3121]

FYI I use mineral oil on my cutting boards a couple times a year. It's very affordable and safe. I have a beautiful board my brother made for me for my wedding 43 years ago maintained by mineral oil.

[@itsmyparty4637]

the best way to clean plush toys is on the top shelf of your dishwasher

[@maryyoder8038]

You sure know how to take a lemon n turn it into lemonade ❤ So enjoy ur videos !!

[@DesertDIY]

I love that! Thank you

[@gailbradford305]

People’s idea of farmhouse equates to WHITE, EVERYTHING WHITE! Cottage has color, wonderful COLOR!

[@DesertDIY]

I think that is a good point

[@colorfulcreations9364]

I Love French Country!

[@vickyramsey3436]

Crofton, is also sold at Aldi.

[@DesertDIY]

Interesting!

[@Mary-fy3tc]

To me, Farmhouse and cottage are very similar, but cottage is a sweeter, cozier look and feel.

[@DesertDIY]

True!

[@larnold7614]

Your channel and Jami Ray Vintage are my favorite 2 channels.

[@DesertDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

I really like your kitchen backsplash; I'm about to do something similar in my kitchen!

[@DesertDIY]

Really? Thank you! I am not sure if I like the diamond patterned stripe along the bottom. I wish it was all one same tile

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

I kind of think you need that patterned transition between the granite and the tile, and I really like how the diamond pattern picks up all the colors. I like that very much!

[@londawhitt6841]

😊👍👋 the wooden bowl with the eggs is something I'd be interested in. I would really want the nest\eggs, but love that bowl!.

[@londawhitt6841]

Wouldn't want the nest\eggs

[@DesertDIY]

Can you please send me an email and I'll put it up on my etsy store for you

[@Jupefires]

To me there is Rustic, Farmhouse, French Country, Shabby Chic. All being distinctive.