Rescued & Upcycled with Sonnet
Welcome to Rescued & Upcycled….I am your host Sonnet Uhlenbrauck of Sonnet’s Garden Blooms…I’m a small business owner, lover of all things DIY, an avid thrifter & upcycler who turned into a content creator. Through Rescued & Upcycled, I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, give you advice, and overall real talk about owning your own business.
Episode 75: Subtle Swaps: Transitioning Your Home from Summer to Fall
As summer winds down, our homes can sometimes feel caught between seasons—bright and airy, but missing that cozy vibe we start craving in the fall. 🍂 In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing simple, subtle swaps you can make to transition your decor from summer to fall.
No giant tubs of pumpkins, no overwhelming projects—just easy, impactful ideas that bring warmth and charm into your space. From cozy textiles and layered rugs, to natural elements, mood lighting, and small styling touches, these little changes will help you welcome fall one step at a time.
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Episode 74 - Kathy Goers of Waste Not Upcycled: How Broken Crayons Sparked a Creative Business
I’m sitting down with Kathy Goers of Waste Not Upcycled — a teacher, a mom, a reseller, and an upcycler with a one-of-a-kind creative passion. Kathy takes something as simple as old, broken crayons and transforms them into colorful, custom letters that make the perfect gift, party favor, or keepsake. We’re going to dive into how she came up with this idea, what her process looks like, and why these little creations have captured so much attention.
But that’s not all — Kathy also runs a vintage booth in Lake County, Illinois, and she shares her love of re...
Episode 73: Self-Care for the Creative Soul
Have you ever felt burnt out, uninspired, or like your creativity is running on empty? In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing how my time at the 127 Sale became more than just days of junkin’—it was my version of self-care.
Sometimes, taking care of yourself doesn’t look like a spa day or bubble bath. For me, it looked like backroad treasure hunts, belly laughs with creative friends, and the joy of doing something purely for myself. That time away wasn’t just fun—it was refueling.
We’ll talk about why creatives need...
Episode 72: Thrifted Treasures & Friendly Feuds: Our 127 Sale Adventures
In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m joined by three incredible creatives—Tara from The Reclaimed Ranch, Sylvia from Backyard Brushes, and Julie from Dirt Road Relics—as we take you behind the scenes of our adventure at the 127 Sale, the world’s longest yard sale. From fighting (playfully) over rusty treasures to sharing laughs, stories, and creative inspiration, this is the inside scoop on what it’s like to thrift, junk, and road trip with your favorite creative friends.
This year’s trip was extra special because we were attending “Jazzing Up the...
Episode 71: 8 Creative Ways to Upcycle Old Picture Frames (That Aren’t Just for Photos!)
Have a stash of old picture frames collecting dust—or spot them every time you're out thrifting but never know what to do with them? In this episode of Rescued & Upcycled, I’m sharing 8 creative and functional ways to give those forgotten frames a whole new purpose.
From trays and chalkboards to jewelry organizers and seasonal decor, these ideas go way beyond just sticking a photo behind the glass. Whether your style is vintage, farmhouse, boho, or modern, you’ll find inspiration to turn those frames into something beautiful and useful for your home.
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Episode 70 - Designing a Life You Love with Connie from The Painted Photographer
In today's episode, I’m sitting down with returning guest and beloved creative, Connie from The Painted Photographer. So much has changed since we last spoke—Connie has officially retired from her 9-to-5 job and launched her thriving creative brand, Connie Lines and Designs.
We talk about her bold leap into full-time creativity, what it’s been like to see her papers stocked in shops across the country, and how she approaches designing exclusive papers for The Maker’s Box.
Connie also shares her experience teaching at last year’s Vintage Soul Creative Retreat and what she’s...
Episode 69: The Power of a Gallery Wall (Vintage Style)
In this episode, we’re diving into the wonderful world of vintage gallery walls—why they’re such a powerful way to tell your story, how to collect and curate unique pieces, and simple design tips to help you create a wall you love (without spending a fortune).
I’m also sharing a little behind-the-scenes update on my latest thrifting find—wait until you hear about this incredible frame!
Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or just getting started, you’ll walk away with inspiration & practical tips to get your own gallery wall created!
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Episode 68: Blending Creativity with Heart: A Chat with Tara from The Reclaimed Ranch
In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with—Tara from The Reclaimed Ranch. If you’ve been around the DIY or upcycling world, you’ve probably seen her gorgeous work that blends rustic charm with creative inspiration.
Tara is joining us as one of the featured creatives at this year’s Vintage Soul Creative Retreat, where she’s teaching a class on one of her signature techniques—how to seamlessly blend decoupage paper with paint. It’s the kind of skill that totally elevates your projects and gives them that custom, high-end finish.
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Episode 67: Styling a Tablescape with Thrifted Finds
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how I style a cozy, layered tablescape using only items I thrifted— yes, everything is secondhand…which makes your tablescape unique…one of a kind! This project is part of what I’m doing inside my Makers Creative Community for our July live styling session, and I thought it would be fun to take you behind the scenes here too.
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Episode 66: Beyond the Comfort Zone...Creative Breakthroughs with Royce from Roycycled Treasures
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what happens when you push through that wall, try something totally new, and let creativity evolve beyond what you thought possible."
Have you ever hit a wall with your creativity—where you just stop and say, 'Okay, I guess I’m done'? I know I’ve felt that way too… until I attended the Creative Besties Retreat hosted by today’s guest, Royce from Roycycled Treasures.
We are going to dive into all the details of how Royce pushed me!
Where can you find Royce from Roycyc...
Episode 65 - Thriving in Your Niche Without the Competition Mindset
In this week’s episode, this is close to my heart because I know what it’s like to feel like you’re swimming in a sea of similar creators, wondering how to get noticed without copying or comparing…if you’ve ever felt this way…then join me as we dive into this topic.
Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, give you advice, and overall real talk about ow...
Episode 64 - Jami & Zeb of Jami Ray Vintage - A husband/wife thrifting/upcycling team
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Jami & Zeb from Jami Ray Vintage. This husband/wife duo has become an amazing team to watch! I’m sure many of you already know these two…It’s so fun to watch their thrifting adventures where they each grab a cart and pick…I love to see what each one finds and why they pick it and then see how they transform the items. I love her vintage-inspired style and to watch her journey which is so inspiring. We’re going to dig into how she got started, what fuels her creativi...
Episode 63 - Exciting Changes Coming to The Maker’s Box! + lots of ADDITIONS!
In this week’s episode, I’m going to be talking about Changes to The Maker’s Box! It’s an exciting announcement, something that has been in the works for a while — and it’s all thanks to you!
Big News, Makers!
Starting this June, I’m giving YOU more ways to experience the magic of the Makers Box—and I’m launching a brand-new creative community too!
You’ll now have three new ways to join in:
• Makers Box: Paper Lovers – for those who adore vintage-inspired decoupage & rice papers
• Makers Box: Paint Lovers –...
Episode 62 - Sausha from Sweet Pickins Milk Paint her journey to owning a Milk Paint Company
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Sausha from Sweet Pickins Milk Paint. I’m so inspired by her beautiful posts of her home décor styling & her many home projects that she is tackling. She is the owner of several Milk Paint companies…including Sweet Pickins Milk Paint. I can’t wait to jump into this interview and get to know Sausha and find out how she decided to run a Milk Paint company.
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Episode 61 - Dealing with Keyboard Warriors: Protecting Your Creativity
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about something every content creator or small business owner faces at some point — how to deal with keyboard warriors and online negativity.” If you’ve ever received a negative comment and it stung then this is an episode you want to give a listen!
Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, provide you with advice, and overall real talk about owning your...
Episode 60 - Christina from the Turned Leg...how she left a Full Time Job to go all in on Booth Life
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Christina from the Turned Leg she is a fellow Midwesterner who loves to rescue & upcycle, has a vendor booth and teaching others how to repurpose. I can’t wait to dive into this episode!
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Episode 59 - Collaboration Over Competition: Why Small Businesses Grow Stronger Together
In this week’s episode, I will talk about why collaboration beats competition every time — and how working together can help you grow faster and with more joy!” Have you been in the mindset that anyone with a similar business model is competition…well, I’m here to talk about how there’s enough love to go around and we can grow faster together…let’s dive in!
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Episode 58 - Natalie from Sparks of Joy Studio the Queen of Collab!
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Natalie from Sparks of Joy Studio. If you’ve always wanted to collaborate with someone but you have no idea how to ask or where to start then this is an episode you’re going to want to listen to! Natalie is the Queen of Collab and I’m so excited to hear her journey of how she got into collaborating and hear what tips she has for us today!
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Episode 57 - Why You Should Go Live & How to Overcome the Fear
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that scares a lot of small business owners — going LIVE on social media! If this is something that makes your heart race and you feel like you may get sick at the very thought of hitting the go Live button…then stick around for this episode because I’m going to talk about overcoming that fear and why you want to go LIVE!
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Episode 56 - Interviewing my Mom who taught me everything about Thrifting!
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing a special person who is near and dear to me…with mother's day right around the corner…I thought it would be so appropriate to interview my mom and the ultimate thrifter…Tina from Tina Maries Unique Boutique. I’ve learned the ins and outs of thrifting from her and I’m excited to interview her and talk about how she started to thrift and how she made it into a business.
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Episode 55 - 2nd Annual Vintage Soul Creative Retreat - The Details & Grab Your Tickets Today!
In this week's episode, I’m going to talk about hosting my second annual Vintage Soul Creative Retreat! You don't want to miss out on this 3 day retreat filled with inspirational workshops and creative bonding. These hands-on workshops will not only inspire you but teach you the how-to’s of different techniques. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded creatives where you’ll build new friendships and walk away feeling completely inspired! By the end of this podcast you will want to grab a ticket for this years event! Let’s dive into all the details of the Vintage Soul Creative Retr...
Episode 54 - Lisa from Sweet & Sassy Treasures - Running a Storefront to Online ONLY
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Lisa from Sweet & Sassy Treasures. You may know Lisa from her LIVEs & workshops she hosts, where she showcases her creativity with some absolutely amazing projects. Her business has been ever changing, but her creativity continues to shine!! If you're in the midst of pivoting your business...than give this a listen!
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Episode 53 - How to Reduce Overwhelm in your Small Business
In this week's episode, let’s talk about overwhelm, which you can experience in both your personal and business life! This can be a huge obstacle in our small businesses. Are you experiencing the feeling of being overwhelmed then stick around as I walk you through some ways to help reduce that overwhelm!
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Episode 52 - Lynn from Life Root Farm - Learning the Business from the Ground Up
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Lynn from Life Root Farm. Many of you know I have a love of gardening and when I found out that one of my good friends…Connie from the Painted Photographer has a daughter that runs an organic heirloom seed & produce farm in Stanley, Wi…I definitely wanted to have her on my podcast. I'm so excited to showcase this amazing business!
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Episode 51 - 5 Tips on Creating Consistency in your Small Business
In this week's episode, I’m going to talk about consistency and how this truly plays a huge role in building your business! Many of us think of consistency on our social media platforms…this is a huge one since many of us are very inconsistent when it comes to our socials!! But there are so many other areas of our business that we also need to be consistent with. I’m going to break down 5 areas where we should be consistent!
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Episode 50 - Julie from Julie's Designs & Signs - Her Small Business Journey & the Keys to Success
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Julie from Julie's Designs and Signs. You guys will know Julie from all her thrifting adventures that she takes us on! I find so much inspiration in her thrift store finds & her creative way of flipping and repurposing!! I've watched Julie grow her small business from the ground up with lots of hard work and dedication and if you want to hear her story...then join me for this interview!
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Episode 49 - 5 Tips on Audience Building which is Key to a Successful Business
In this week's episode, I’m going to give you 5 tips on building an audience. This is key to any successful business. If you are a new business or an existing business owner and are struggling to build an audience, then this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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Episode 48 - Melanie from Lost & Found Decor - Tips & Tricks for the Booth Seller
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Melanie from Lost & Found Decor. Melanie has had a booth for the past 13 years and knows the ins and outs of booth life. In this episode she gives a ton of tips and tricks of running a business, booth life, and why she created the booth seller bootcamp. If you are a booth seller who's struggling to make a profit, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Let’s dive in!
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Episode 47 - Tips & Tricks on How I Flip my Vendor Booth
In this week's episode, I walk you through the steps I take when I’m doing a complete booth flip. I start with an inspiration piece and bring an entire booth together. If you struggle with a booth flip then this is the episode you don’t want to miss!
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Episode 46 - Time Management: Tips to be Proactive vs. Reactive in your Small Business
In this week's episode, I talk about time management and being proactive vs reactive when it comes to your small business! If you always feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants week to week, this is the episode you don’t want to miss!
Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, provide you with advice, and overall real talk about owning your own business. I'll be...
Episode 45 - The Makers Box a DIY Subscription Box
In this week’s episode, I want to talk about the Makers Box...why I created it, what’s in it and why you don’t want to miss out on this DIY Subscription Box!!
Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, provide you with advice, and overall real talk about owning your own business. I'll be uploading a new podcast every Thursday so don't forget to hit that sub...
Episode 44 - Tips & Tricks on Easy ways to Update your Home on a Budget
In this week's episode, I discuss easy ways to update your home on a budget! This can be done by changing a few things in your home. Join me as I dive in and give you easy and budget friendly tips!
Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, provide you with advice, and overall real talk about owning your own business. I'll be uploading a new podcast every Thurs...
Episode 43 - 10 tips on getting organized to run a more efficient business
In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about organization and giving you my top 10 tips on getting organized so you can run a more efficient business!
Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, provide you with advice, and overall real talk about owning your own business. I'll be uploading a new podcast every Thursday so don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on your bell no...
Episode 42 - Recap of 2024 and what 2025 has in-store for the Podcast
In this week’s episode, I’m going to do a little reflection on the podcast…and where I see it going into 2025…if you want to hear what’s in-store for the New Year…stick around!
Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, provide you with advice, and overall real talk about owning your own business. I'll be uploading a new podcast every Thursday so don't forget to hit that subs...
Episode 41 - Sylvia from Backyard Brushes - Hosting an Amazing Workshop
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Sylvia from Backyard Brushes. She is juggling a full-time job while running a successful business. Her business is well known for hosting workshops. This has been huge for her small business. If you’ve been thinking about incorporating workshops into the mix of your small business, then this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Let’s dive in!
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Episode 40 - Reflecting on 2024 & Setting Business Goals
In this week’s episode, I’m going to be reflecting on the past year of my small business. Every December, I take a look at what I want to accomplish and where I want my business to grow. I look at what goals I hit and where I fell short. I make sure to celebrate my wins but analyze the goals I may not have hit and figure out if I could have done some different or maybe it’s no longer a goal that I want to hit. This is something that all small business owners should be doing…a...
Episode 39 - Shyla from Decorizing Your Life on Pivoting your Business
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Shyla from Decorizing Your Life, and she is an amazing creative that is full of color! I absolutely love her style! Her latest project is her new creative space. She is pivoting her business by creating a shop with other vendors in a creative space. This is a huge undertaking, and I can’t wait to dive into this interview!
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Episode 38 - 10 Tips to make a Customer STOP their Stroll - Creating a Stroll Stopping Booth
In this week’s episode, I want to discuss how to make your booth or storefront a Stroll Stopper! I talk a lot about scroll-stopping on social media…we need to think of how to stop a person's stroll! There’s so much competition and you have to think about what will set you apart from others in a vendor mall or a downtown shopping area. I will give 10 tips to stop that customer's stroll!
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Episode 37 - Husband & Wife Duo: Chris & Cindy - Tips on running a successful business together
In this week’s episode, I’ll be interviewing Chris & Cindy from the CnC DIY Factory! I’m excited to do an interview this a husband-and-wife duo to see both sides of running a small business. This is an episode full of tips on running a successful business together. I’ve always dreamed of adding my husband to the mix of my business so I’m excited to get this interview started!
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Episode 36 - Small Business Saturday & 5 Tips to get yearlong support
In this week’s episode, I want to talk about Small Business Saturday and the importance of this day for all Small Businesses. I love that we get a day dedicated to us, but I want to give you 5 tips on what we can do as small business owners to get yearlong support!
Join me weekly as I tell my story and start interviewing other creators to hear theirs as well. I hope to give you a well-rounded space for inspiration, encouragement to create, tips on trying new techniques, provide you with advice, and overall real talk abou...
