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Lora B. Create & Ponder

Repurposed Croquet Candlestick

Miscellaneous old croquet mallets can often be found in incomplete sets for cheap or for free. The fun vintage games were well loved and used and show their years of experience. To upcycle and appreciate their many different patterns and variations, here's an easy way to make a Repurposed Croquet ... Read More about Repurposed Croquet Candlestick

Vintage Bicycle Garden Art

Summer is finally here and gardening life has just begun for us in the north! It's time to thoroughly enjoy all things plants and flowers in every way, shape and form. Whenever I can, I love to incorporate my vintage finds into my outside decor. This year it was my goal to use an adorable black ... Read More about Vintage Bicycle Garden Art

Graduation Party Planning

It's tradition in our neck of the woods to have a special party to celebrate high school graduation. I know this isn't "a thing" in many areas, but we've grown up with it, and it is kind of a milestone, celebrating a child moving on into adulthood. Some may see it as a time to hail a student's ... Read More about Graduation Party Planning

Patriotic Home Decor

Summer is beginning, and it's time to bring out the patriotic decor, no matter what country you're in! Patriotic decor doesn't have to be limited to a package of flags from the dollar store. Vintage collections can be combined with store-bought items to create fun, festive vignettes for your home or ... Read More about Patriotic Home Decor

Easy Faux Flower Mosaic Art

Mosaic art has been around a long time. It's usually created from small pieces of stone, glass or pottery. The small pieces coordinate to create the larger composition. Usually the art is quite colorful in overall appearance. I recently picked up this pretty vintage tin to add to my vintage floral ... Read More about Easy Faux Flower Mosaic Art