Erin Napier Turns A Thrift Store Find Into An Adorable Bird Bath

If you've ever wanted to learn how to decorate your home like HGTV's Erin Napier, you're not alone. She's known for bringing her warm, nostalgic, and effortlessly charming interior decor aesthetic to each "Home Town" look, along with her craftsman husband, Ben Napier. So it makes sense that you'd turn to Erin for decor inspiration. Specifically, her unique tips for creating a gorgeous outdoor space are worth watching. Erin Napier has shared nature-inspired art-making for one-of-a-kind DIY decor along with guiding us on how to DIY a faux-stone planter that shines on porches and yards; she clearly has a ton of wisdom on bringing charm to the outdoors. Plus, you don't have to break the bank with DIYs. For example, her hack for transforming a candlestick holder, which you can snag from a thrift store, into a stunning bird bath instantly elevates your yard while also contributing to a healthy, thriving space for your avian friends.

During a segment on "Today," the Napier duo demonstrates how to bring a simple DIY to life using very few materials. This DIY doesn't even require any tools or a ton of time to recreate, and most of the things you need to build your own custom birdbath you likely already have in your home. The recycled materials you need include a candlestick (you can get this at a thrift store or yard sale), a large sauce pot lid, spray paint, and craft adhesive.

In the video, the Napiers use a long, vintage pillar candlestick holder, which they painted red, as well as a metal sauce pot lid, omitting the handle, painted the same color. Applying glue to the top of the candlestick, Ben Napier adhered the pot lid on top. The main thing to note here is that the size of the pot lid is complementary to the large candlestick, creating a natural look rather than a handmade one.

For your own DIY birdbath, you don't need the same style of candlestick, but the size should complement the dimensions of your candlestick. In other words, if you're using a large pot lid, it makes sense to use a large candlestick holder, and vice versa. 

Aesthetically, it's worth keeping the overall aesthetic of your outdoors, or even your interior decorating style, in mind when choosing the style of candlestick. A retro, ornate pillar candlestick, similar to the one the Napiers use, could work if your decor leans vintage or maximalist, while a simple, modern one can work if your outdoor area is more contemporary with clean, straight lines and edges. For the former, consider an antique spray paint, which gives your birdhouse that faux-aged patina, and for the latter, a sleek, neutral shade would look more natural.