I found this bench at the thrift store for $5. Can you believe that?? I thought it was so adorable, but my husband, ummm notsomuch. He seriously wanted to put it by the curb for trash pick up. Shame on him! And I’m sorry, this has to probably be one of the worst “before” photos in all of blogland, but… View Post
Well 200 Came and Went, so…..GIVEAWAY…$50 Visa Card!!!
*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED* I was going to have another giveaway when I reached 200 followers, but y’all are too quick so this will be my 300+ Google followers giveaway! Hooray!! :) I really appreciate the support you all have shown me with this blog. It’s really incredible and blows me away. So, to show my appreciation and get… View Post
A Rosette Wreath
I had a few rosette flowers left over from when I put them on our lamps in the master bedroom. I thought I would put them to good use and make a wreath! For the tutorial on how to make these easy and lovely things, click here. First, I started out with a small foam wreath from the dollar store…. View Post
Recent Thrifty Treasures
I found all of these things last week at the thrift store and resale shop, but just haven’t had time to post about them yet. Oy! Isn’t that little shutter shelf cute? It was $1. Score! Everything in that picture was $9 all together. I love that wreath too and it will look cute when I tie it up with… View Post
And We Partied…
Sorry this isn’t a home decor project (but I did make a few crafty things so that counts), but several of you wanted to see Emma’s birthday party so here it is. This was another kind of project in itself! The theme was kind of princessy, polka dots, and hot pink. I asked people to wear pink if they had… View Post
Breaking News…We Have a Second Winner of the Wired Whimsy Giveaway!
Well Christy has outdone herself again, and has graciously offered to give away a SECOND necklace to another lucky reader who entered the giveaway! How awesome is that?! Sooo with that said…. The 2nd lucky winner is commenter number 66! That’s you Samantha, at The Need to Create! Congratulations!! You will have a beautiful necklace headed your way. :) Shoot… View Post
Wired Whimsy Giveaway Winner!
Thank you all to everyone who entered to win the gorgeous Sterling Silver necklace from Wired Whimsy’s new line of jewelry called “Punctuate.” She makes beautiful jewelry at very affordable prices, and I hope you will continue to browse around her etsy shop. She’s added some new items that I know you will love! Sooooo, drumroll please…..The winner of the… View Post
Cloche Goodness
I’m linking up over at Marty’s today for her Summer Cloche Party! I love cloches and apothecary jars so I wasn’t going to miss this one! Tons of gorgeous inspiration over there too so go check it out and link up! Here are a few of mine. This is my newest one and my most favorite. :) Inside the cloche… View Post
My First Attempt at Sewing
Yes, that’s right, sewing. I’ve been wanting to learn for a long time, and I finally did. We’ve had a brand spankin’ new machine my mom got us for Christmas that hasn’t been touched really since then. But last week a sweet friend of mine, Sherri, came over and taught me. She showed me how to make a pillowcase dress… View Post
A Princess Birthday Party Hat
Well, luckily you can’t see my tears through your computer screen, but my little princess is going to be 1 year old on Friday. It’s been very emotional for me planning her little party. I just can’t believe she’s almost 1. It doesn’t take much for me to cry or tear up. I’ve been tearing up walking the aisles at… View Post
What I Created Out of an Old Drawer
Remember this drawer I found for a buck at the resale shop? Well, I got to thinking how this would make a great candle holder! Then my instinct was right, and stumbled upon this lovely color of spray paint… Ohhh Catalina Mist, how I love you! I saw this shade at Hobby Lobby and knew it would be perfect… View Post
Sponsor GIVEAWAY…Wired Whimsy!!
*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED* Well I am soooooo excited to be hosting my first sponsor giveaway from Wired Whimsy! Let me tell you a little bit about Christy and her Etsy shop. Christy has a passion for creating beautiful jewelry to enhance each woman’s natural beauty. She is married to the love of her life (a/k/a “Master of the… View Post
