I've been slowly purging things in my home. And you would think that would be an easy task, but it's not. I started out selling some of my personal collection at my last spring sale. Since then, I already have a huge selection ready for next sale next spring. I took several pieces out of my living room and sold them at the sale, which lead me to changing a few things. Using only what I had, with the exception of my new curtains, which I found at the thrift store for 15.00 for all three pairs. I took that metal dormer piece down that was above our sofa, and added it to our den. I decided to keep what I had above the sofa, since I am using what I already have. But I just tweaked it. Here is a shot of my room last year. The burlap chair has been sold, and the two other chairs are ... View Post
Repurpose Thrift Store Finds
This past weekend I shared that I attended a vintage barn sale with my daughter. And that I ran into a few of my friends. One of those friends was Kris from Junk Chic Cottage. After running into her, she sent me text with a few photos asking if I was interested in a few pieces. If it's chippy and old...well of course ;-) After talking for a bit she handed me this pretty pink metal box with hand painted roses. She no longer wanted it and thought I could use it for my spring sale. Because it's a cash box. Probably the prettiest cash box I have ever seen! Since I don't need a cash box right now, I thought it would be fun to use this for my makeup. I added a little vintage wallpaper to the inside of this box. Then I added my makeup inside. I don't have as much makeup as I ... View Post
Accent A Piece Of Furniture With Paint
I'm still working on my entertainment center, so I can't share that reveal just yet. Yes, it's been quite a project. Over the summer, I was searching for pieces of furniture to add to the spring sale, yeah, I know we're in fall now. But time goes by fast, and I have had a hard time finding pieces. I was trying to think of why I am not finding pieces...and here are my thoughts. 1) People are not donating cool vintage pieces. 2) The thrift store employees are taking them. 3) I am arriving on the wrong days. Because it's been slim pickens for me for sometime now. Recently at a garage sale, I stumbled unto this sweet piece. Actually it didn't look like this. I didn't take a before photo, I know, I'm sorry. I guess I should have. But, close your eyes and imagine this ... View Post
No Sew Pumpkin Craft Project
No Sew Pumpkin Craft Project I love crafts that are easy, and crafts that are really cheap to make. If you don't sew you're going to love this simple craft! I was contacted by Flora Craft. They asked if I wanted to create a craft using foam balls and trim. I love a challenge, so I was totally on board! (This is a sponsored post and contains affiliate links, please read my disclosure policy). Supplies Needed: Floracraft - Make it fun - foam balls Design it- Simple Style- Decorative mesh Scrap fabric Twine Quilt batting Small branch piece or something that will make a pumpkin stem Hot glue gun To make this no sew pumpkin, you'll need to determine how much scrap fabric to use. I cut a piece that was twice the size of the ball, knowing I could cut the ... View Post
Nellie’s Barn Sale 2015
Do you love treasure hunting as much as I do? I've shared that I do lots of thrift shop treasure hunting. But I always love going to vintage sales or flea markets. Yesterday my daughter and I took a drive to Roscoe Illinois to visit my friend Ann Campos at her amazing sale that she holds once a year. It's called Nellie's Barn Sale. This event has over 50 vendors. It's jam packed with beautiful, cool, and fun vintage treasures. So much to see as you are walking in, like these plants. I absolutely love this, but I passed on them, since as you know, I kill these. But, aren't they lovely! This metal piece is super cool! I love the vignettes in this booth, not sure what that piece is, but the patina is amazing! I went a little crazy in my friend Polly's booth. She has a ... View Post
Updating A Master Bedroom
Wow, sometimes looking back isn't a good thing. I mean, sometimes you look back at photos of yourself and you think, what was I thinking? Why did I wear that outfit, or what was up with my hairstyle. Well, you can say all that about decorating. And when you write a blog, you are putting your ideas, and thoughts out there for everyone to see. Good, or bad, it's what you like, and how you feel. I've been sharing some of the changes I've made in my home. I shared my living room you can see that HERE. And my kitchen HERE. And right now I am working on my family room. So let's take a look at a room that's had quite a few changes. Most of them have been small changes. But... I don't even know what to say. Well, here's my bedroom just four years ago. What in the world was I ... View Post
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