12 Readers' Favorites from 2018

Happy New Year's Eve, Friends! I like to begin the new year with a look back, so today I'm sharing the most popular posts from the 2018... ...

Avon Pfaltzgraff: Friday's Find #279

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas! For the last Friday's Find of the year, I scored a set of vintage Avon Pfaltzgraff canisters featuring charming country farm scenery...  ...

A Savior is Born ~ Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Eve, Friends! I want to wish you all a blessed holiday and let you know how much I appreciate each and every one of you!  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2: 11 ...

Friday's Find #278

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Can you believe Christmas is almost here? I have just a few fabulous finds to share from this busy week before the holiday. First, this sweet little handmade apron... ...

The Christmas Edition Vintage Charm Party #163 with Extended Dates

Welcome to the Christmas Edition Vintage Charm Party #163! Since this will be the last party of the year, we're extending the party date, so you can link up through Sunday, December 30! The party will resume on January 9! Merry Christmas! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether...

Congratulations to My Girl!

Happy Monday, Friends! It's been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. While I can't take credit for this one, I found the image of Dear Firstborn taking in the expansive mountain view quite symbolic of what lies ahead for her. I'm so proud to congratulate My Girl...  ...

Beautiful Nutcracker Ballet Inspired Decor... A Merry Musical Christmas Blog Hop

Welcome Friends! Welcome to the Merry Musical Christmas Blog Hop! Are you enjoying the holidays? I've been busy decorating and celebrating and haven't made my usual thrift store trips, but Friday's Find will resume shortly. I'm always surprised by how quickly the season passes,...

15 Minute Vintage Christmas Centerpiece: Thrift Store Challenge

Happy Thursday, Friends! This week I'm joining a new group of blogger friends to participate in a thrift store challenge. Today I'll show you how to create a quick and easy vintage Christmas centerpiece by pairing thrift store finds with items already on hand.  ...

Vintage Charm Party #162

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #162! 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! ...

Keeping Family Traditions Ma-Maw's Christmas Cookie Recipe

Happy Monday, Friends! During the Christmas Porch Tours last week, I had several requests to share my grandmother's Christmas cookie recipe. So, here it is--enjoy!  ...

Osborne Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Shoe: Friday's Find #278

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! How has your week been going? Are you ready for this week's fabulous finds? I was instantly drawn to this sweet miniature shoe... ...

Vintage Charm Party #161 and November Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #161 and the November 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,...

30 Christmas Porches: Festive Outdoor Spaces

Happy Monday, Friends! I hope you're ready to start your week inspired because today I'm sharing ideas from two Christmas porch tours--that's right another two-fer, which means you'll get twice the inspiration from over 30 bloggers combined...  ...

Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas: Friday's Find #277

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Have you started--or finished--your Christmas decorating yet? It's my favorite time of year and I put the finishing touches on mine this week. Yep, it's beginning to look like Christmas just like this week's assortment of fabulous finds... ...

Vintage Charm #160

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #160! 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! ...

10 Thrifty Upcycled Holiday Projects: Creating a Cozy Christmas Texas Blog Hop

Happy Tuesday, Friends! Today I'm joining my Texas blogger friends hosted by Katie, at Let's Add Sprinkles, for the Creating a Cozy Christmas Blog Hop!  If you dropped by after visiting Cindy, from County Road 407, welcome! I'm sharing some of my favorite Christmas projects--from...

Upcycled Thrift Store Frame Countdown to Christmas Sign: Friday's Find #276

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today I'm sharing a single thrift store find and how I used it to create a quick Christmas craft. If you're at home decorating or spending time with family instead of fighting the crowds this Black Friday, check it out... ...

Holiday Inspiration from a Local Church Craft Sale

Happy Monday, Friends! 'Tis the season for holiday inspiration and craft sales, too! Today I'm sharing some handmade eye candy from a local church craft sale I attend every year... ...

Handmade for the Holidays: Friday's Find #275

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Can you believe we're midway through November? This week I scored some lovely handmade finds for the holidays... ...

Vintage Charm #159 and an Announcement

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #159! There will be no party next week on November 21, as we'll be preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families. Have a blessed holiday, and the party will resume on November 28! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your...

Gather 'Round the Table Thanksgiving Tablescapes Blog Hop

Happy Tuesday Friends! Welcome to the Gather 'Round the Table Thanksgiving Tablescapes and Dining Rooms Blog Hop hosted by the gracious Amber, at Follow the Yellow Brick Home. As Thanksgiving is sometimes overlooked in the rush toward the Christmas season, I'm excited to celebrate the significant...

Christmas Collectibles: Friday's Find #274

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Are you ready for this week's fabulous finds? I scored several Christmas collectibles starting with this charming Currier and Ives Old Homestead in Winter collector's plate...  ...

Vintage Charm Party #158 and October Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #158 and October 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...

A Gathered Thanksgiving Mantel

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm sharing my latest mantel in celebration of Thanksgiving--one of my favorite holidays which often seems to get overlooked in the rush after Halloween to prepare for Christmas. Do you ever feel that way? Come check out how I've gathered from an assortment of vintage,...

Christmas Linens: Friday's Find #273

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Well, now that Halloween is over, the holidays will be here before we know it! This week's fabulous find is an assortment of Christmas linens and aprons. Some are vintage and some are handmade... ...

Vintage Charm Party #157

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #157! 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! ...

Gathered and Good in Fredericksburg Texas

Happy Monday, Friends! On Thursday, my friend Carly treated me to an early birthday celebration with lunch, a cupcake, and a girls' day in Fredericksburg--so fun! We visited the new shop, Gathered & Good, and I snapped some photos just for you... ...

Gorgeous Green Wedgwood Transferware: Friday's Find #272

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Who else believes in thrifting providence? Seriously, I am thankful for providence in all areas of my life, and I believe God cares about even little details in our lives--like thrifting! So...when I had already made the rounds at one of my favorite local haunts,...

From Dish Towels to Farmhouse Stockings: My Dollar Store DIY

Happy Thursday, Friends! Today I'm joining some new friends at My Dollar Store DIY for a monthly challenge. Everyone loves dollar store projects, and today I'll show you how to create these cute farmhouse style stockings from dish towels!   ...

Vintage Charm Party #156

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #156! 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! ...

Seasonal Transitions with Bountiful Baskets

Happy Tuesday, Friends and welcome to the Bountiful Baskets Blog Hop! Amber from Follow the Yellow Brick Home is hosting, and I must say I love her idea of showcasing simple baskets as home and garden decor. If you hopped over from Petite Haus, I know you were inspired by Angelina's...

Vintage and Crafty: Friday's Find #271

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! How has your week been? We have had constant thunderstorms and flooding in the area, but I'm safe and dry. Are you ready for this week's fabulous finds? I scored a little bit of vintage and some crafty finds too... ...

Vintage Charm Party #155

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #155! 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! ...

Giveaway Winners Plus Fall Tour Highlights

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm excited to highlight some beautiful fall inspiration from last week's tours. First though, I have some giveaway winners to announce...                       Decor to Adore       ...

Wicker Storage Trunk: Friday's Find #270

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! I hope you're having pretty fall weather in your area. We've had lots of rain this week, but I managed to snap a shot of this wonderful wicker trunk I scored from Goodwill. I rarely pass on pretty storage and this versatile trunk included a nice clean liner,...

Vintage Charm Party #154

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #154! 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! ...

Wine and Cheese in the Garden

Happy Monday, Friends! If you are visiting from the Fall in Love with Texas Tour or the Fall Porches and Patio Tour, Welcome! Setting a festive table outdoors is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the beautiful fall weather. No need to fuss with a full meal--why not celebrate the season with...

Vintage Ironstone and State Souvenir Plates: Friday's Find #269

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Are you ready for this week's fabulous thrift store finds? I rarely pass on urns or vintage ironstone, so I was thrilled to find a white urn dated 1961 plus this pretty pitcher... ...

Vintage Charm Party #153 and September Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #153 and September 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...

5 Thrifty Ways to Create a Cozy Fall Home

Happy Monday, Friends and hello, October! Have you started decorating for fall yet? Changing decor for the season doesn't have to be an expensive endeavor. Today I'm sharing five thrifty ways I cozy up my home for fall featuring some of my favorite repurposed, upcycled, and DIY projects for the...

Thrift Store Scarecrows: Friday's Find #268

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Believe it or not, we've actually had some fall weather here! I've added this week's fabulous find--a trio of thrift store scarecrows to my outdoor decor, now that fall is officially here... ...

Vintage Charm Party #152

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #152! 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! ...

Vintage Inspiration from Comfort, Texas

Happy Monday, Friends! It's the time of year when I'm usually headed to Round Top for Texas Antiques Week. While I'm not making the trip this year, I do have some vintage eye candy to share today from my recent jaunt to Comfort... ...

Finders Keepers: Friday's Find #267

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Are you ready for this week's fabulous finds? Today I have an eclectic assortment of "keepers" to share, beginning with this small handmade box crafted from vintage rulers... ...

Vintage Charm Party #151

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #151! 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! ...

Country Sampler Christmas Decorating Giveaway and Feature!

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm excited to announce a special giveaway! Thanks to Country Sampler Magazine, I am offering several copies of their Christmas Decorating issue... I received complimentary issues from Country Sampler magazine for this giveaway. See full disclosure here. ...

Retro Paint By Number: Friday's Find #266

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! How's your week been? I'm thankful we've had lots of much needed rain here. Ready for this week's fabulous finds? Let's start with this charming paint-by-number art... ...

Vintage Charm Party #150

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #150! 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 Jack O'Lantern Treat Boxes

Happy Monday, Friends! It's time for another 15 minute fix! Today, I'm sharing a simple Halloween treat box that you can craft for your favorite trick-or-treater--in just 15 minutes... ...

Vintage Blue Spatterware Pottery: Friday's Find #265

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! It's always a pleasure to come across someone's cherished collection during my thrifting adventures. This week's fabulous find is just that--a lovely collection of vintage blue spatterware pottery... ...