Vintage with a Modern Twist
I heart Hometalk. Where else can you find such amazing inspiration all in one place. Change is good and so are mini pumpkin vases 5 ways from Addicted 2 Decorating! Silhouettes are a favorite and they are especially bewitching on pumpkins from Uncommon Designs. Homeward Found made the most amazing pumpkins from light globes. I will be … [Read more...]
Isn't she lovely? Isn't she wonderful? She loves her laugh lines and age spots and gets better with age. She's a tough old broad and has been around the block a few times. So don't put your hands on this gal ... or she'll cut you! See what else I Scored at the Thrift Store! Sharing Here:The Cottage Market - Junkin Joe, Southern … [Read more...]
The sky is falling, the sky is falling. Remember Chicken Little? That confused little chick who thought the world was coming to an end. Poor girl was foolish enough to follow the crowd. I mean, would you trust someone named Cocky Locky? But you know the ending of this story isn't a happy one. After watching her friends, including … [Read more...]
You all know I've got lots of "stuff". Stuff found at estate sales and flea markets. Vintage, fabulous stuff - but stuff nonetheless. So I'm craving simplicity ... starting with my fall mantel. A few pears from the farmer's market. An old wire basket filled with mason jars. Sticks collected during a walk in the woods. It's all the … [Read more...]
Off with her head! Today, I am officially granting myself the title of ... Kelly, Queen of Hearts. The power went right to my diamond encrusted crowned head after finding this fabulous old croquet set. 1953 to be exact. Complete with instructions which would come in handy if I ever decide to throw a rousing garden party for all of my royal … [Read more...]
Three surefire signs it's fall: Mums. Pumpkins. Raking. They're all on my porch - with a twist. Hopefully, this is the only time I'll have to touch a rake! Remember what these music sheet planters started out as? See how I made these planters out of $1 plastic pumpkins. $7 yard sale lantern! DIY Pumpkin Topiaries *3 faux … [Read more...]
Hoarding comes in handy sometimes. I know you understand (unlike my Hubs)! As I was rummaging through my Halloween bins in the dark hole that is my basement, I came upon a huge garbage bag filled with cheap plastic pumpkins that I bought for a Halloween party game years ago. Cheap plastic pumpkins = halloween ugliness. How to rectify … [Read more...]
Rachel of I Like What I'm Herring describes her style as a bit modern mixed with vintage dipped in a rainbow. From the looks of her Mid Century Living Room, this girl knows how to mix pattern and color. Why not create a Painted Runner on your staircase. DIY Chevron Lampshades in a bold color really make a statement. I desperately wanted … [Read more...]
My dad used to take my sister and I to Puss n' Boots some Saturdays. It was the Cheers of the neighborhood and everyone really did know my dad's name. He was aptly named Cuban Joe and there was also Lefty (who had no left hand) and many other colorful nicknames. My sis and I happily whiled away the time, sipping Shirley Temples and having a … [Read more...]
Sometimes, the simplest things give the most pleasure. hearing my girls laughter, a bowl of chocolate ice cream, the smell of freshly cut grass, the perfect sunflower, 70 years of knicks on an old cutting board, a tarnished piece of silver, and my family gathered around the table. Sharing Here: Common Ground, French Country … [Read more...]
I heart thrift shops, tarnished silver, cool collections, margaritas and vintage anything!
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