Vintage Charm Party #265

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #265! 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! ...

Readers' Favorites 2020

Hi there, Friends! I know most of us have had our fill of 2020--what a year! Even so, on this last Monday of the year, let's take a look back at the most popular posts. Just click on any title to view the full post, and be sure to leave me a comment to let me know your personal favorite! (And feel free...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Dear Friends! Just a quick message  to let you know I appreciate you and want to wish you a joyous holiday and a peace-filled new year!&nbs...

Vintage Charm Party #264

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #264! 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! ...

Thrifty and Beautiful Gift Wrapping Tips

Happy Monday, Friends! Do you have some last-minute wrapping left? Today I'm sharing a few of my thrifty tips to create beautifully wrapped gifts...

Personalized Scrabble Tile Christmas Place Cards

Happy Thursday, Friends! It's time for the latest Creative Crafts Hop hosted by Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate and Andrea at Design Morsels! Today I'm sharing a nostalgic place card you can personalize for your Christmas table...

Vintage Charm Party #263

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #263! 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! ...

DIY Christmas Bath Bombs

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you ever made your own bath bombs? After learning that Ginger Grand has become fond of including them in his bath time ritual, I decided to create some to add to the Christmas package I planned to ship to him. I soon learned that not all bath bombs are equal and I'm sharing...

Seasonal Bargains: Friday's Find #348

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! As I've shared before, these days most of my shopping is done online or via pick-up. About once a month, I make an early morning run to a few stores as they open, and I've been blessed to find them mostly empty. This month, I scored seasonal bargains at Lowe's...

Vintage Charm Party #262

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #262! 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! ...

5 Quick and Easy Warm Winter Drinks: Comfort From My Kitchen

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm sharing some of my favorite comforting warm drinks for the holidays and winter months. I've included recipes from simple single servings you can make using K-cups to crock pot cider and more...

Fun and Festive Christmas Trees: Past and Present

Happy Saturday, Friends! There's nothing like the twinkling lights of a Christmas tree to put you in the Christmas spirit! Today I'm participating in the Festive and Fun Christmas Tree Hop hosted by Stacy at Bricks 'n Blooms. Join me as I take a look back at some of my favorites from the past to...

Vintage Charm Party #261 and November Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #261 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, home decor...

And Heaven and Nature Sing! Christmas Home Tour

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you noticed how many people started decorating early for the holidays this year? After the turbulence the pandemic has wreaked, I guess we can all use an extra dose of Christmas cheer this season! Well, I have just the thing for you: beginning today, during the Bloggers'...

Handmade and Vintage Gifts: Shop Small for Black Friday

Happy Black Friday, Friends! Long before the pandemic, I have been scoring most of my Black Friday deals from the comfort of my home. Most of us are flooded with sale options from Big Box stores and websites, but today I'm sharing a few favorites for those of you who are partial to vintage and handmade...

Vintage Charm Party #260

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #260! 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 Combine Fresh, Faux, and Dried Botanicals to Create Beautiful Holiday Decor

Happy Monday, Friends! In a perfect world, I would fill my home with fresh greenery and florals year round, but in our imperfect world that's not always an option. Maybe you're like me and love to bring the outdoors inside as much as possible, occasionally supplementing with grocery store botanicals....

Create Festive Frosted Candle Holders in 2 Easy Steps

Happy Thursday, Friends! I'm popping in a day early to join the Creative Crafts blog hop hosted by Chloe at Celebrate and Decorate and Andrea from Design Morsels. Today I'm sharing a simple project that's the perfect pandemic craft, because you likely already have the supplies on hand...

Vintage Charm #259

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #259! 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 Create Fragrant Dried Oranges for the Holidays

Happy Monday, Friends! I don't know about you, but even though the holidays may look different this year, I've decided I will create as much Christmas cheer as possible this holiday season. There is something so comforting about a naturally scented home and these fragrant dried oranges just smell like...

Vintage Flour Sifter: Friday's Find #347

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! When I visited Colorado last month, we went to Youngest Daughter's favorite thrift store. I found a few treasures to share with you including this vintage Androck Hand-i-Sift...

Vintage Charm Party #258

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #258! 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! ...

3 Christmas Lanternscapes You Can Craft in 15 Minutes or Less

Happy Monday, Friends! When it comes to Christmas crafts and handmade gifts, I try to finish mine before Thanksgiving. In the spirit of completing that goal, I'm using 1 lantern to style 3 different lanternscapes that you can craft now. You can make a single lantern in about 5 minutes or all 3 in 1...

Bee Thankful! Season of Thanks Vintage Picnic

Happy Saturday, Friends! Welcome to the Season of Thanks Blog Hop hosted by Amber at Follow the Yellow Brick Home!  I think we can all agree that 2020 has been unpredictable and anything but traditional. In that spirit, I'm sharing a nontraditional Thanksgiving picnic today...

Vintage Charm Party #257 and October Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #257 and the 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 decor...

Making Memories in Colorado

Happy Monday, Friends! This month I spent some much needed family time in Colorado. This has been the longest span between visits, and after rescheduling several times due to the pandemic, my girls joked that we weathered wildfires and a snow storm in the midst of a pandemic to finally get together!...

Vintage Hand Painted Porcelain: Friday's Find #346

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today I'm sharing a gorgeous Goodwill find--hand painted and signed vintage porcelain. I scored a creamer, sugar bowl and...

Vintage Charm Party #256

Happy Wednesday, Friends! I am spending time with family this week. I'll return next week, but you can link up to this week's Vintage Charm party with Kathleen at Our Hopeful Home...

How to Stencil Chair Pads with a Sharpie

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm going to show you how to stencil chair pads with a Sharpie marker. Stenciling wool or braided pads is a little different than the previous projects I've shared, but it is still a quick and easy upcycle...

Seasonal Clearance II: Friday's Find #345

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today I'm sharing the second part of my seasonal clearance from Cracker Barrel--yep, that's right--Cracker Barrel gifts at 90% off...

Vintage Charm Party #255

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #255! 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! ...

Thrifty Fall Garden Decor

Happy Saturday, Friends! Instead of my usual Monday post, I'm popping in a few days early to join Stacy from Bricks 'n Bloom for the Fabulous Fall Garden Tour. I'll be sharing thrifty garden decor including handmade, repurposed, and upcycled projects from autumns past and present...&nb...

Seasonal Clearance from an Unlikely Source: Friday's Find #344

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Since the pandemic and thrifting options have been limited, have you gotten more creative about shopping sources? Believe it or not, this week's fabulous finds are clearance bargains from Cracker Barrel...

Vintage Charm Party #254

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #254! 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! ...

Repurposed Vintage Magazine Rack for Autumn Herb Drying

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm sharing how I repurposed a previous estate sale find to create a vintage herb drying rack...

Dollar Store Scores: Friday's Find #343

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! This week I'm sharing my monthly finds from Dollar Tree and Dollar General. There were several varieties of these cute tumblers. It's not "sweater weather" yet  in Texas, but hopefully it will be soon...

Vintage Charm Party #253 and September Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #253 and the 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 decor...

Cupcakes and Wine in the Garden: A World of Octobers Mini Hop

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm hosting a mini blog hop and we're celebrating beautiful October outdoors from various states and climates: West Virginia, Nebraska, Ohio, Minnesota, Florida, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas... ...

Vintage Pyrex Fridgie: Friday's Find #342

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! It's been over six months since the pandemic began. Previously, my rural town had an abundance of thrift stores, but all but a few have now closed. I know many of us are still coming to terms with the new normal, but I have really missed thrifting... ...

Vintage Charm Party #252

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #252! 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! ...

Homemade Biscotti: Comfort from my Kitchen

Happy Monday, Friends! Fall is the perfect time to bake homemade biscotti to enjoy with your coffee or add to gift baskets for friends or family. Today I'm sharing my recipe for almond biscotti with cranberries, pecans, and pepitas...

Thrifty Tips for Crafting Seasonal Pillows

Happy Thursday! I'm popping in a day early this week to join the Creative Crafts blog hop hosted by Andrea from Design Morsels and Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate. I always enjoy sprucing up my nest with the changing seasons, and today I'll share my thrifty tips for crafting seasonal p...

Vintage Charm Party #251

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #251! 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! ...

Farmhouse Style Feature: Repurposed Vintage Camp Stove

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm sharing my recent feature in the Autumn issue of Farmhouse Style magazine... ...

Amber Bottles and Vintage Demijohn: Friday's Find #341

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Last weekend during my daily walk, I noticed that one of my neighbors was having a yard sale. After I finished my usual route, I popped back to my house for my face mask and cash and headed back to the sale... ...

Vintage Charm Party #250

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #250! 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! ...

Brilliant Colors of Fall Tour from My Texas Home

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I am excited to participate in the Brilliant Colors of Fall Home Tour hosted by Kelly at The Tattered Pew and Mansa from This is Simplicite. Come see how I mix natural elements, cozy textures, and vintage treasures in my home, and you' can also tour lovely fall...

Repurposed Store Display: Fridays at Home

Greetings, Friends! Today's Fridays at Home feature is a whimsical plant stand I repurposed from a store display shelf that Favorite Son brought me from a job site. The colorful shelf is right at home in my backdoor garden and it's always fun to style a free project... ...

Vintage Charm Party #249

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #249! 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! ...