Coming Soon

Over the next few days I will be adding some vintage goodies to my etsy shop.  Here's a sneak peek:

Already listed: here

How cute is this itty bitty guy?

Happy Friday and I hope you have a great weekend!  <3

Flea Market Style Fireplace Mantel

The tree and Christmas decor is down, and I've got my mantel setup until I switch it up for spring/summer.  I kept it light and airy with a vintage twist to keep it interesting.  I love to hit up garage sales and antique stores for neutral pieces so that I can mix it up throughout the year while still maintaining a cohesive look (and my budget).  The key to decorating with neutrals is to layer different textures and heights.

Josh & I found the mirror propped against a neighbor's trash while taking a walk one day.  We  snagged that bad boy and slapped on a coat of antique white paint.  I am not too proud to take someone else's trash and turn it into my treasure.  Consider it "green".

I got the mercury glass finial in a TJ Maxx clearance aisle for a couple dollars.  The large glass cloche came from Marshall's and is a staple in all of my decor.  The candle in the glass vase came from a boxed set of decor that included a glass pedestal and river rocks.  Not exactly my style together, but I've re-purposed the pieces.  The glass pedestal now lives in my kitchen and holds my salt & pepper and olive oil.

I purchased the vintage style clock from HauteLook with a referral credit that I had saved.  The metal finial came from a thrift store that I used to love, it's since turned a bit junky.  :(

The "dream" sign was a Christmas gift from etsy last year.  I posted about it here.

I found that old little bird at a garage sale for less than a quarter.  He was a little chipped, but I couldn't pass him up.  The mini cloche that is over him came from an estate sale and I think it probably was meant to house a round of brie.  The large hurricane and candle came from my mom's house.  I'm also not too proud to accept a family member's castoff.  ;)

The white chippy candle holder came from a garage sale and the candle is just a cheapo from Walmart.

I don't know who this lady is, but I adopted her frame and all from a garage sale for less than a quarter.  She used to live in my bathroom etagere but I decided she should be displayed on my mantel.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year I am so thankful for all of my friends and family that have supported me through this crazy time in my life.  So if you've said a prayer for me, sent a card, brought me dinner, etc. I am thankful for you!  I couldn't fight this without you.  Enjoy time with your families today and put aside any problems, because you never know what could happen.

Thanksgiving Tablescape

Christmas in July Etsy Treasury

Happy Thanksgiving

 

Take time to count your blessings today.

BHG: Christmas Decorating with White

Inspiration for Christmas decorating with white courtesy of BHG.com

I'm definitely going to refer back to this when the time comes!  I love the evergreen sprigs and infusion of vintage pieces.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Dear Santa, I really want that kitchen :)

Wish List

After working all day, I'm having a lazy evening.  Curled up on the couch with Lucy & Ella and browsing Craigslist for these items on my wish list:

farmhouse table for my breakfast room

 

  

  

  

love the mismatched chairs

brown leather chair for my living room

  

old suitcases to add to my collection

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a neutral area rug for my dining room

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

"Grow old with me!  The best is yet to be."  ~Robert Browning
 

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).

A little bit of a sneak peek...

If you've read some of my blog posts, you know that my husband and I have been rehabbing an old 1925 house.  I found this before shot of 1/2 of my living room so I thought I'd snap a photo of what it looks like right now.

Before:

After:

Here are some other little areas around my house that make me happy:

 

  

 

We still have a TON of work to do, but it's starting to feel like home.

Is it spring yet?

I don't know about all of you, but I am ready for garage sale season!  These photos make me long for the days of driving around with an iced coffee and my Magellan.

 

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Unfortunately, according to the forecast we are due for snow.  A cruel reminder that winter has just begun.

Here are some of my favorites I picked up last season.  2009 was the year of the Ball jar.