Our vintage Halloween house tour is full Halloween decorating ideas, here it is: I realize not everyone is into Halloween. But we just think it’s so fun over here. We don’t give into thinking witches are real or have power any more than I think a four leaf clover is lucky or there’s a pot…
My mom and I were hunting for old sweaters when I came across the FREE box at a local thrift store. It was one of those moments when God spoke to me instantly. I was bothered by these items being free. That sounds so weird. You’re looking at a girl who loves free stuff more…
I held off as long as I could…the kids were chomping at the bit to decorate for Halloween. I made them wait for October 1st. When I was little I was just like them, always anxious to decorate for the upcoming holiday season. Honestly, I still feel the same way, finding time just gets harder as you…
You’re in for a quick and easy project today! Cheesecloth ghosts are nothing new. I didn’t make them up. BUT… my oh so crafty mom, aka Deedles, put a twist on this craft that makes it a cinch. She is always thinking up something fun to do with the kids and this is one of…
Round Top/Warrenton Fields before and after Antiques Week A few weeks ago I told you I spent a day with the kids tootling around the Round Top area…when antiques week wasn’t happening. I wanted to see what the fields looked like in the off season. BEFORE all the hustle and bustle begins. It was hard…
A while back I got a call from a friend saying there was a double rocker on her neighbor’s curb. She wondered if I wanted it. The answer is always yes. I love that she thought of me 🙂 The rocker did need some work. The entire seat was rotted out. I forgot to take…
Continuing from the Monday theme if inspired by nature I must confess: I have a thing for cotton. I know it’s all the rage right now. I got my first bunch of it over a year ago. I loved it then and I love it more now. My friend gave me a fresh bunch just a…
Junk Button Acorn Pillow Friends, I want you to meet my new junk transforming, lovers of all things old, creative junk visionary friends. Today we are linking together to show you how each of us created a project based on being Inspired By Nature. Everyone has to use something old, out of date, thrifted or…
For a while now I have been wanting to share with you some of the spots I “hang out” either in the real or virtual world. Writing a blog causes me to wander around and network a bunch in my little corner of the web. I always appreciate when someone weeds through and filters things down…
They just don’t make things like they used to. This thought sifts through my mind as I sift through flea markets and antique stores. This completely true observation has to be one of the main reasons I like old stuff. Things were built better in the past. With more care, built to last, often handmade…
Tips for choosing fabric online I have these two wing back chairs. I love them. I bought them at a garage sale over ten years ago. The have traveled across the country and spent time in a variety of rooms in our house. They are well loved and overly worn. My sweet dog called them…
I love the way the path of life weaves and winds. Especially when paths separate and then come back together. Those are some of my favorite stories. Like the story of my friendship with Ulrike. We worked together after collage…about 17 years ago. We were casual work friends. I always enjoyed her crisp whit and…
Men’s Neckties Into Fall Wreath Tutorial Your eyeballs are about to be floating in Fall craftiness. Seriously. I’m joining up with 31 other bloggers to bring you the best fresh new ideas for Fall. You are going to want to get your decorating on this weekend! Knowing the immense creative talent that would be flowing…
Almost a year ago I came across a three tiered shelf at a garage sale. My friend was covered with envy. She really wanted it. I’m sure I should have just given it to her, but for whatever reason I hung on to it. Last week I was at Goodwill and what do I spy?…
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Swamp to backyard oasis: ok guys! Welcome to our backyard. Be prepared. There was a swamp here. No Photoshop editing, it was really this bad. I have lots of pictures to share today. I just remember the layers and layers we went through to get the junk out of the yard. We unearthed skillets, clothes,…