Vintage Charm Party #98

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #98! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it. Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and more! ...

How to Root Herbs the Organic Way Plus DIY Bouquet Garni

Happy Wednesday, Friends! While buying organic may stretch a frugal lifestyle, growing your own organic herbs saves money and has countless benefits. In addition to cooking, I also use herbs as landscaping and often in my decor. Though they have a lovely delicate appearance, they are resilient...

Cupcakes and Coffee in the Garden: Fall Tablescape Blog Hop

Happy Monday, Friends! I'd like to welcome those of you visiting from the Fall Tablescape Blog Hop! Now maybe like me, you in live in an area where the warm temperatures aren't showing the slightest hint of fall and decorating for the upcoming season isn't even on your radar yet--believe me, I understand!...

Friday's Find #212

TGITF Friends!  I never know quite what I'll find in my thrifting adventures and for me that's part of the thrill of the hunt! This week I was drawn to these vintage ping pong paddles. They are sturdy wood and in excellent condition. No...I don't have a ping pong table, but I do have a plan...

Vintage Charm Party #97

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #97! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it. Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and more! ...

15 Minute Chocolate No-Bake Eskimo Cookies

Happy Wednesday, Friends! Wow, has it been hot here! I know some of you are beginning to think about fall recipes but I wanted to sneak in one more summery dessert. Today's 15 Minute Fix  is a quick and easy no-bake cookie recipe that's a family favorite...and yes, there is chocolate under that...

Back to School Nostalgic Vintage Vignette

Hi there, Friends! As summer comes to an end, and kids head back to school, I am reminded of the scripture from Ecclesiastes: To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. {Ecclesiastes 3:1}  While those of you with kids still in school may be hunting...

Tea Cups and Lace: Friday's Find #211

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! This week's fabulous find happens to be two of my favorite things, because they remind me of my grandmother: vintage tea cups and lace. Lavender was her favorite color and I remember she had several floral tea cups in shades of purple. I love the delicate...

Vintage Charm Party #96

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #96! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it. Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and more! ...

How to Paint a Pillow

Happy Wednesday, Friends! Have you ever purchased a pillow even though you knew it wasn't quite the right color? Maybe like me, you loved everything else about the design and it had a price tag you couldn't resist but when you got it home, you still weren't satisfied with the color. Well today, I'll...

Vintage Hankie Hoops

Hi there, Friends! It's no secret that I adore vintage hankies and am fond of using them as decor. If you have a cherished hankie with a stain or hole, but still can't bear to part with it, today I have the perfect project for you... ...

Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers: Friday's Find #210

TGITF Friends! This week's fabulous find is a fun assortment of vintage salt and pepper shakers I scored at a church rummage sale. The first set is unlike any I've seen before. It's actually one piece. The set featuring a dog with its house is designed in a way that only one of the shakers dispenses...

Vintage Charm Party #95

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #95! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it. Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and more! ...

15 Minute Thrift Store Art Upcycle

Happy Wednesday, Friends! Friday I shared a recent thrift store art find.  For today's 15 Minute Fix, I'll show you how I gave it a mini upcycle to create a look I love... ...

Mosaic Garden Art as Camouflage

Hi there, Friends! Today I have some unique garden art to share with you. It's not so much the mosaic design that makes it unusual, but rather its unlikely location. I bet you can't guess where... ...

Friday's Find #209

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! This week's fabulous features are an eclectic mix of vintage yard sale treasures. Usually when I pick up an old print, more often than not, it's faded, or just not my cup of tea and I've got my eye on the frame. However, that wasn't the case this time and I...

Vintage Charm Party #94 and July Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #94 and July Feature of the Month! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it. Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home...

Simple Caprese Pasta Salad Plus How to Marinate Mozzarella

Happy Wednesday, Friends! Since I eat a lot of salads during the summer months, I like to get creative with my recipes. Caprese salad is one of my very favorites and today I'm sharing a caprese pasta salad I've been making for a few months now. It's light and tasty and so very simple to make... ...