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”}.
The rest of the world sees garbage. I see potential…in almost everything. This old birdbath jumped into my van a couple years ago while curbside junking {“Curbside Junking Finds”, “Curbside Junking Adventures and Tips”}. It’s quite lightweight and kind of plastic-y, but I love it’s patina. It’s days of giving the birds a refreshing bath and drink are definitely gone;…
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There’s something wonderful about escaping to the country on a rainy Saturday morning and taking in the beauty of acres of blooming peony plants in all their glory! Despite having to hold an umbrella over my head while I was capturing each beautiful bloom, the resulting raindrops made my efforts even more beautiful! Having perfect subject matter fueled my…
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Vintage garden fencing has all the charm of a nostalgic garden. Leftover or has-been rolls can be found fairly easily at sales or vintage shops. I find it quite often in curbside piles {“Curbside Junking Adventures and Tips”}. Instead of simply weaving it around the edge of a garden, today I want to share how you can create a DIY…
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When a vintage lover happens to acquire a set of pretty Pink Depression dishes {“Spring Vintage Finds, a.k.a. Couldn’t Hold Back“}, and the peonies are in full bloom, it seems to be perfect timing for some blogger playtime! What better reason to play with dishes and flowers then to enjoy an after garden tour party on the patio? It’s garden…
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Spring is a busy time for vintage and junk treasure hunters! This week I’m sharing what came home with me this spring; projects waiting for their refresh, their new lease on life! The other day I shared the treasures I’d found at sales I attended {“Spring Vintage Finds, a.k.a. Couldn’t Hold Back”}. Today I’ll show you the load I came…
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Spring is closing up and summer is beginning, which means the best season of treasure hunting is winding down…thank goodness! Because the truth is, you can take the store away from the girl, but you can’t take the vintage junk love away! Despite the fact I haven’t been selling for the first time in many years, old habits die hard! The…
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I had so much fun looking through all the springtime posts from last weekend’s link party! {“Spring Tea and Roses Link Party”} Such a nice way to spend a rainy afternoon when one is recovering from a long weekend! Today I’ll share my favorite bits of inspiration, in case you missed it!
This week I joined 11 other bloggers for a wonderfully fun blog hop! It was so fun to see the wide variety of tastes and styles from these talented ladies! Since we are heading into Memorial Day weekend here in the U.S. (which is kind of the start of summer), I decided to take the theme into summertime with a…
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What better way to enjoy a summer day than to eat alfresco (outside), right? Whether it be on your own patio, deck, or near a lake or beach, dining outside is what summer is all about! I’m joining with a bunch of blogger friends today for “A Tea and Roses Blog Hop”. If you’ve come over from Katherine’s Corner, welcome!…
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Sleeping on down feather pillows is a luxurious treat! And when they’re wrapped in charming vintage ticking, they’re downright collectible! Whether it’s the standard blue and white mattress ticking or combinations of stripes and flowers, vintage pillows can be a fun way to dress your bed for beauty and function. Today I’ll share some of my collection, how you can…
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