Refresh Your Home No Sew Burlap and Lace Curtains!

Happy Wednesday Friends! When I recently updated my guest room with a lighter paint color, it was definitely time to replace the curtains.  Now I finally had the right place to hang some burlap! I used a coupon from Hobby Lobby to get 40% off the fabric combined with a recent thrift...

10 Trash to Treasure Garden Finds!

Greetings Friends! My addiction to thrift store shopping constantly challenges me to find creative ways to use my finds.  If I find myself drawn to an item that also happens to be a really good price, I often buy it even if I am not quite sure how I might use it at the time. This works for me,...

Friday's Find: Vintage Suitcase

Hi Friends--so glad you stopped by for another thrifty Friday! Today's find is this fabulous Vintage suitcase.  It cost a whopping $5 at a neighborhood yard sale! Check out how I repurpose these babies for decorative storage.   ...

5 Healthy Herbs You Should Plant Today!

Happy Wednesday Friends! When I first started gardening, I stumbled across herbs in an attempt to combat poor rocky soil and deer who ate everything I planted. Since then, they have become the foundation of my garden and Etsy shop. Herbs thrive in poor soil, survive our long hot summers, and...

Easter Blessings From Me To You!

Happy Easter Friends!  I know many of you are probably busy assembling Easter baskets and making preparations for tomorrow's meal for your loved ones. On the eve of this blessed occasion, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you. Sharing my heart, thoughts, fabulous finds and ideas with...

Friday's Find: Garden Lanterns

Happy Good Friday Friends! Today's feature is this set of fabulous glass lanterns that would be charming on any Spring tablescape whether indoors or outside.  I love to entertain in the garden and these lovelies can be used for candles or flowers. They were originally from World Market...

Adirondack Chair Rescue

Happy Wednesday Friends! Recently I shared how I restored my fence and as I admired the results, I realized my adirondack chair was in desperate need of attention.  So I decided to give it a little love and a bright blue coat of paint!  ...

Easter Resurrection Tree

Hi Friends! Can you believe Easter is only one week away? In my garden, I am often reminded of Mary's early morning discovery so long ago and was inspired to create a Resurrection Tree. This is a fun, celebratory project you can make with your kids. I immediately thought of Ginger Grand...

Friday's Find: Craft Supplies

TGITF Friends! Now that it's Spring, local yard sales have started popping up. Last weekend I hit a neighborhood sale--several blocks with multiple sales on each.  Fun, fun, fun! I make it a habit to keep an eye out for bargain craft supplies. Fabric, ribbon and some of my best paint finds have...

Refresh Your Home: Update Your Guest Room For Less!

Happy Wednesday Friends! Updating my guest room is the latest conquest on my ongoing mission to refresh my fifteen year old home.  The first thing that had to go was the wall color. When I chose this pumpkin shade ten years ago, I really loved it but I am so over it now! The...

Friday's Find: Easter

Hello Friends! It's thrifty Friday and I am so glad you dropped by. Today I have some great Easter inspired finds.  Best of all, these treasures were each under $1!  ...

DIY Fence Restoration: What NOT To Do!

Hello Friends! Today I am starting with a disclaimer--don't let the pretty before and after photo fool you... ...