Since we were all focusing on the sun today, with the historic Solar Eclipse, I decided it was a good week to celebrate sunflowers in all their late-summer glory! I’m starting with an easy upcycle that includes that cute, yellow cake mold I picked up thrifting last week {“Styling Tip: On the Hunt for Fall Textures”}.
Even when you’re not selling anymore, there’s just something wonderful about lavishing in amazing vintage junk treasures, all prettied up, that someone else has done all the work on! This past Thursday I spent a couple of fun hours soaking it all in and re-connecting with many old friends…and meeting some new ones! Here’s a “best of” summary of Junk…
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Remember the toolbox half I used for my “Organic, Vintage Easter Table” centerpiece? I shared how I split one of my favorite, roadside toolboxes in half in “How To Build a Centerpiece”. Today I’ll share how we re-purposed the top half of the toolbox to create a fun, functional, junky tray.
There are so many vintage lovers out there that have amazing collections! We all enjoy treasure hunting to find that elusive piece to add to our already bulging trove! Displaying our finds around our homes is a fun way to not only enjoy the beauty, but remember the adventures we were on when we found them. Today I’m going to…
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Having a lot of something always drives me to come up with an idea of how to use it and enjoy it! This box of vintage silverware was given to me by a friend when her grandma moved to the nursing home. It’s a mish-mosh bunch that doesn’t include many valuable sterling pieces, but pretty nonetheless. Since today is a…
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Last Friday’s Spring and Easter Link party was a success! Thanks to everyone who posted their beautiful inspiration! Link parties are a great way to find new friends and new blogs. Today I’ll share some of my favorites. It was hard to pick, but I came up with 12! Enjoy…
Springtime is the season when vintage glassware can be found aplenty! Farm auctions, church sales, estate sales and garage sales are great places to find these pretties on the cheap. {see “A Vintage Junker’s Guide: Where to Find the Good Stuff“} But they’re usually not found looking quite this pristine. Today I’ll show you how to clean up and enjoy…
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It’s time for you all to join in on the springtime inspiration fun! The 12 hostesses have shared their Easter and Springtime inspiration the last couple of days. If you missed them, all their links can be found on my “An Organic Vintage Easter Table” post. We’d love to see and hear from you!
Happy Easter! It’s time to set the table, gather with family and friends, and celebrate the risen Lord! I’m also excited to be a part of the Vintage Easter Joys blog hop today! Can’t wait to see all the creative inspiration these talented ladies have come up with! This year my Easter table brings together a love for vintage and…
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Vintage linen square tablecloths usually came with 4 or more of these lovely patterned napkins. The set was often used on card tables for Bridge games and wedding or baby showers. I’ve always been drawn to their pretty, vibrant colors and designs. Yes, they can be used as napkins, but that’s just too…expected for me. Today I’ll share the re-purposed…
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Every centerpiece needs a launching point. Some piece or pieces that begin the creative process. This trio of vintage light fixtures I was given years ago inspired my Easter centerpiece. I’ll show you the steps I took to build the centerpiece around these beauties, a wonderful re-purpose!