Exceptionally Eclectic – Vintage Fairytale Home

We all can relate to Stacey of A Sort of Fairytale.

She has a dream.

To be an interior stylist.

You know, the person who arranges the cute little vignettes that you see in your favorite magazines.

From the looks of her amazing house, her fabulous photography skills (her first college major)

and her eye for vintage finds, she’s a natural.

She had me at mismatched chairs in the dining room!

Roses – $2!  Stacey made that sign – see how she did it here.

With less than $150 and using only paint, fabric and accessories, Stacey transformed her bathroom.

Warning Stacey, if you see someone dressed in black sneaking into your house,

it’s me trying to steal that first aid kit!

Love the scale in the kitchen.

Baby Maggie is styling in this vibrant nursery.

A thrift store chair gets some British attitude with a Union Jack paint job.

See how she did it here.

She’s even got the white picket fence – turned mail organizer!

So hop on over to A Sort of Fairytale and say hi to Stacey

and see the rest of her fabulously vintage home.

And don’t forget The Great Outdoors party on May 29 – link here and be seen on 5 fab blogs.

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Fab Friday Finds – Seeing Red

I saw red on that epic $20 yard sale day!

Fate brought us together.

After all, a gal with a red stove (that would be me! – see it here)

is destined to be matched with my fiery finds.

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Did the former lady of the house let the fact that she hated poultry seasoning

stop her from using her pre-labeled jars?

No – she did what any inventive housewife would do, she broke out her trusty typewriter

and typed up a label for chili power then pasted it over the offending spice label.

Now that’s ingenuity for you.

She’s probably the same gal who burned her bra to fight for women’s lib 20 years later.

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My other fiery find was this Danish modern Dansk pot

(like my yellow find on my kitchen counter).

Who says blondes have all the fun?

I think it’s the red heads!

Check out the curves on that gal.

This next gal will cut you so watch out!

Her BFF is the blonde next to her.

Two pairs of old scissors – the yellow pair is marked Wiss.

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I’m really seeing red and here’s a sneak peek at my next room tour.

Coming next week!

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I’d Like to Thank the Academy – Vintage Trophy Collection

And the winner is …

Vintage trophy

Will I win?

Will I trip on my way to the stage?

Will I have a trail of tp stuck to my shoe as I wave to my adoring fans?

What am I doing, you ask.

I’m in a pageant – and I’d love you to join me.

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It’s for all of us gals (and the occasional guy who drops by) who deserve recognition for all of our fabulousness!

So go ahead and strut your stuff on the catwalk, break out your little (virtual) red bikini, twirl a baton or belt out a tune in the talent category.

Because I am awarding all of you who stop by and read my ramblings the

All That and a Bag of Chips award.

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You see, if we don’t believe we are fabulous, who will?

So grasp that trophy by both handles,

raise it high over your head and

start your acceptance speech.

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Special thanks for my fabulous vintage trophy collection goes to Sara of Simplify by Sara

I spotted these beauties on her blog and begged and groveled (ok, just asked) her to sell them to me.

Sara, please take a bow because you just won the

All That and a Big Bag of Barbecue Chips award!

 

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need my beauty rest if I’m going to keep

The Money Maker in tip top condition!

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The Un-Window Treatment

7-Up:  The Un-Cola and the Un-Window Treatment.

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Remember my fabulous Peter Max 1970′s 7-Up sign I found at the rummage sale last week?

Well, it’s found a home – as my kitchen window treatment.

If you want to call it a window treatment.

I can hear the collective horrified gasps of interior designers everywhere!

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Former life on a vending machine to it’s current life in my kitchen window.

Designers, avert your eyes cause this little gal is staying put (for now anyway)!

Want to see the whole kitchen shebang?  Click here.

 

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Fab Friday Finds – Rummage Sale from Heaven

I wait expectantly for the VNA twice a year rummage sale in NJ.

Shoo the kids off to school, pack up my car with my necessities.

Snacks – check
Rain Jacket & Boots for the muddy fields – double check
Water – check
Tote bag – check
Dorky cart – check

I’m ready to hit the road.

Adrenaline pumps through me as I approach the gate.

This site greets me.

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I mean, this place is HUGE!

25+ tents organized with military precision.

I stake my claim in line at The Furniture Tent and plot my mission.

45 minutes later, I’m in.

I start off with a bang when I score four toolboxes for $3.50!

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Most things are marked, but this ginormous box isn’t.

“How much is this toolbox”, I ask the nice gentleman?

“How much do you want to pay?”

“$5″, I offer (mentally biting my nails).

“How about $4?”

Huh, he wants me to pay less than I offered?

“Sold” – then he marks it $3.50.

When I open it up – that one giant toolbox was hiding 3 mini boxes inside!

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Kari, Karah and Linda have a thing for numbers and I know they’d love this long, metal #5 box.

I love typewriter tables and already have one but couldn’t pass up this cutie on casters for $5!

Next stop – the Vintage Tent!

Score of the Day!

The heavens parted, light shown down …

on this 1970′s Peter Max 7-Up vending machine sign.

I have a fabulous place in mind for this baby!

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I’ve been having a bit of a thing for 70′s embroidery lately (remember my other thrift shop find).

Last stop – The Book Tent

where I did a little happy dance when I spotted this old 50′s world atlas!

I’ve been searching for one of these babies and have plans for the pages.

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Now the lines were really getting long and there’s only so much a girl,

even a die-hard like me, can take.

So I loaded up my car and drove home a happy rummage sale camper.

There were lots of things I passed on like the gnome cookie jar, antique sewing machine, chippy scale …

but did take lots of pics and posted them on Twitter so be sure to follow me on my next thrifting adventure.

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For the Birds – Stepladder Birdbath

When I was a kid, we had a plastic birdbath in our backyard and I loved watching the birds splash around.

Yes, I was a lonely child – with nothing but birds for friends…

Fast forward to today.

Plastic birdbath in my yard – horrors!

What’s a girl to do?

Make one out of an old step ladder of course.

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Fill a terra cotta saucer with a few rocks – don’t want those birds doing the backstroke.

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Birds do it, bees do it …

Oh sorry, that’s a talk should have with your mother.

I stamped this old silver butter knife (check out my Etsy shop if you likey likey).

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Tucked away between the hydrangeas.

Hey, even birds need a little privacy while bathing.

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Coleus is one of my favorites – it’s on my front porch too.

Shade or sun – it’s not fickle (unlike some people I know).

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What little feathered friend wouldn’t want to skinny dip here?

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And this is how the birds will show their appreciation (in my delusional mind at least)!
The best news is now my Ladder Christmas Tree has a playmate!

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Can You Hear Me? Can You Hear Me Now?

A Dustbunny Life

sums up my philosophy.

I’d rather be hanging with friends, eating a big bowl of popcorn and watching a movie with my kids, having a glass of wine with my hubs …

anything other than worrying about a constant state of house perfection.

I’m here to proclaim

dust bunnies are the new black!

 

Since KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms also embraces dust bunnies, and laughter, and living life …

we knew we would have a blast doing a Podcast together.

So, grab a cup of coffee or tea (or wine – I’m not judging!)

and join us as we chat, laugh and have a fabulously fun time with different guests.

So click on the little triangle on the left of the black bar below to begin listening.

Disclaimer!

I sound like I am stuck in the bottom of a very deep cave while

Kari sounds like she stole her daughter’s cheerleading megaphone!

I’m talking earplug level loud!

Don’t be frightened and

see if you can hear my well placed wittiness over all that guffawing!



And why not multi-task while listening.

Check your Facebook page, catch up on email, give yourself a mani …

Our first guest is Amy of The Salvage Collection.

Here’s what she looks like all gussied up.

But you’re more likely to find her looking like this!

She’s funny and can restore a piece of old, castoff furniture like nobody’s business.

Plus, you gotta love a gal who names all of her furniture!

Amy hand painted those birch branches!


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It’s a Cinch – Summer Parasol Wreath

My girls love cocktail umbrellas!

They are in heaven if a waiter brings them a fruity drink dressed up with a paper umbrella
(they take after their mom after all)!

I pinned my inspiration for this wreath awhile ago to my “Wreaths Galore” Pinterest board.

but honestly, who wants to make a tropical, summer wreath when it’s tongue stuck to a pole weather outside!

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This wreath is the true definition of cinch.

15 minutes (probably because I used the biggest wreath form known to man) was all it took.

Bonus – it only cost $2!

Yes, you read that right – $2!

I found my supplies at my home away from home …

the thrift shop – for $1 each!

Here’s my “It’s Such a Cinch,
You Don’t Even Need a Tutorial Tutorial!

1) Buy wreath form and paper cocktail umbrellas (box of 144)

(if you’re not lucky enough to score these at the thrift shop, check out the party supply stores).

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2) Stick paper cocktail umbrellas into wreath form

(stick with me here – I don’t want to lose you because of the difficulty level).

3) Stand back and admire your wreath!

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Optional:

4) Sip a cocktail with a paper umbrella in it while admiring your wreath.

Want more Cinchy ideas?  Check out our It’s a Cinch Pinterest board.

Because after all, isn’t life more fun when it doesn’t take endless steps to complete something!

 

Go check out what my 4 Cinchy pals are up to.

We’ll be here the first Monday of every month with our 5 Cinchy projects.

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Fab Friday Finds – This May be the Best One Yet!

I did the moonwalk when I found the $6 thrift shop dresser!

I almost crashed into a lamp post when I spotted all the goodies at my $20 yard sale score!

But I do believe this might take the cake

as my all time favorite find!

Isn’t she a beauty?!

A 1950′s metal glider with her original blue and white paint …

hold on, I need a moment …

ok, now that I’ve collected myself, let’s get back to business.

A concussion almost occurred as I nearly tripped over my own feet while running

(felt like I was moving in Bay Watch slow-mo) towards it!

I had my girlfriend plop herself down and told her not to budge til I ran upstairs and paid for it.

Looks like I arrived in the nick of time – since a woman came by a minute later wanting it!

For this prize – there may have been a cat fight, hair pulling, all out scream fest!

(Honestly, I’m normally a pretty mellow gal – but hello – we’re talking vintage glider here)!

A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do after all.

Oh, and I forgot to mention, she was a mere 60 smackers (double rainbow happiness)!

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A Month in Review – From $6 Thrift Score to a Big Reveal

Here’s the run down on what happened here in April.

Whew – I’m exhausted just reading this!

1) I welcomed 2 guests:

Life as a Thrifter shared her amazing laundry room – here.

Redoux shared her dumpster dive plank top table – here.

2) Some super cinchy projects were featured – here.

3) Used flower frogs to show off family photos – here.

4) Had a few stellar Fab Friday Finds:

What the heck is that? – here.

My $6 Score! – here.

I couldn’t believe what $20 bought me! – here.

5) I received a cute little gift in the mail – here.

6) My vintage gnomes came out to play in the garden – here.

7) Entrance vestibule was revealed- here.

8) Showed off 2 Exceptionally Eclectic features:

House decorated with only thrift shop, yard sale and curbside finds  - here and …

A colorful lakeside bedroom – here.

9)  Showed you how my garden grows – here.

10) Had some pillow talk – here.

11) Finally hid my ugly microwave and made room for fun display space – here.

I even managed to have a fabulous family spring break trip to Williamsburg, VA!
Mental note, don’t go on a water rapids ride while wearing jeans on a cold spring day!

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