Did you hear of that teacher who left a Twinkie on the classroom windowsill for years …
and it didn’t rot, go bad, spoil or fall apart!
No, it weathered the test of time and remained unchanged through many mid terms, science experiments and proms.
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Paisley Plate Wall
Remember my vintage Pyrex and my Pyrex centerpiece?
Papa bowl, mama bowl and tween bowl were a happy family but always felt something was missing.
So imagine my surprise when I spotted this lonely little baby bowl at an estate sale. (click title to read more)
Designer Wrapped Soaps
DIY Bunny Silhouette
I’m ready for warm weather, margaritas, sunshine and happiness. I’m ready to pack away heavy sweaters and coats and break out capris and flip flops. I’m ready for less clutter and stuff in my house and a lighter, brighter, fresher look. You see, it all started with a pair of pants. I had…
World’s Simplest Bird’s Nest (and unique vintage “eggs”) click title to read more …
Butterfly Branch Centerpiece (click title to read more …)
I battled the VNA rummage sale again. Remember what I scored at the last fall VNA sale and the spring VNA sale. Held twice a year, with about 40 tents with everything from furniture to vintage, boutique clothes to costumes, books to office supplies. This is not a rummage sale for the faint of heart. These huge old…
Crib Railing Ribbon Display
We’re not gonna take it No, we ain’t gonna take it We’re not gonna take it, anymore. In the words of the immortal 80’s hair band Twisted Sister … We’re Not Gonna Take It Anymore! It’s time to throw caution to the wind and start Breaking All the Decorating Rules! 1) Bigger is Better A…
You guys rocked this! So many fabulous outdoor decorating, patios, porches, crafts, food … I could sit under these Pottery Barn inspired lanterns from Serendipity for days! Check out those vintage barn pulleys! A few old windows and you too can have your very own mini greenhouse like Design Dreams by Anne. Linda at Fingers…
The dust bunnies have been swept away – whew! If you see a stray bunny, please avert your eyes. I love open shelves – what better way to show off all my vintage finds! This was once a dilapidated screened-in porch that was separated by a solid wall with one window. Brace yourself, here’s what…
And the winner is … Will I win? Will I trip on my way to the stage? Will I have a trail of tp stuck to my shoe as I wave to my adoring fans? What am I doing, you ask. I’m in a pageant – and I’d love you to join me. It’s for…
Here’s the run down on what happened here in April. Whew – I’m exhausted just reading this! 1) I welcomed 2 guests: Life as a Thrifter shared her amazing laundry room – here. Redoux shared her dumpster dive plank top table – here. 2) Some super cinchy projects were featured – here. 3) Used flower…
Only a couple more weeks til I start planting for summer! Some of my favorites are: Morning Glories on my back deck. I planted about 6 tiny (I’m talking lone, spindly stems about 4 inches long) morning glories in May last year. Two on either side of the deck stairs and one on each side…
When Karah asked me to help launch to Pass it On Project, I was in. We sent gifts to a few of our favorite bloggers and they in turn will send gifts to their favorite bloggers and so on and so on. I happily created some hand made gifts – from stamped spoons, to chalkboard…
Crib Spring Memo Board
DIY Music Lyric Plate
Peeps Spring Wreath
Welcome to my home! Click on a picture or the text to see each full room tour 1913 House Before & After Kitchen – click here to tour Living Room – click here to tour DINING ROOM – click here to tour Sunroom – click here to tour Family Room – click here to tour…
Cupid’s Float Valentine Drink
Come on in, grab a cocktail or a piece of fruit cake (do people still eat that?) and have a look inside my home that’s all blinged out for Christmas! Make sure to check out my other Christmas house tour – it’s completely different but equally amazing! Welcome – the front porch is simple and…
I am trying to simplify this year. Between decorating, baking, shopping, wrapping … (I’m feeling sleepy), it’s hard to carve out quality relaxation time. So the outside of my house has to be quick and simple – check it out. I hang a wreath, lean my old sled againt the wall, pop a couple of…