Holiday Markdowns: Friday's Find #370

Happy New Year's Eve and thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Do you enjoy shopping Christmas clearance? With the continual spike of omicron breakthrough cases, I decided not to shop after the holiday, but I do have several markdowns I found early last week before Christmas...

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Vintage Charm Party #317

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #317!

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!

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How to Force Bulbs to Create Beautiful Winter Blooms

Happy Monday, Friends! There's nothing that brightens winter months like beautiful fresh blooms. Maybe you're a longtime bulb coaxer, but if this is a project you haven't tried before, today I'll show you how easy it is to force bulbs indoors...

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Merry Christmas Eve 2021!

Merry Christmas Eve, Friends! I just want to send a quick message to wish you joyous and peaceful holidays. I appreciate each and every one of you! 

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Vintage Charm Party #316

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #316!

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!

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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Tray

Happy Monday, Friends! Charcuterie boards are so popular right now--every holiday I see at least a few on Instagram! I have noticed that they are almost always HUGE but today I'm sharing tips for creating a smaller version to serve a few people...

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Vintage Crock: Friday's Find #369

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! I have just a few finds to share today but each was .50 or less-- starting with this fabulous vintage crock that I scored for .25! Of course, crocks are very versatile and it's in excellent condition...

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Vintage Charm Party #315

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #315!

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!

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3 Ways to Create a Cozy Christmas Bedroom

Happy Monday, Friends! Do you decorate your bedroom for the holidays? I tend to alternate, decorating the room more some seasons than others. This year I really got in the spirit and today I'm sharing 3 simple ways I created cozy Christmas vibes...

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Festive Stocking Wreath Alternative: Fridays at Home

Happy Friday, Friends! I love fresh wreaths during the holidays, but this year the warmer than usual weather necessitated an alternative. Check out my simple solution featuring a festive stocking...

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Vintage Charm Party #314

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #314!

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!

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Nature-Inspired Christmas Table and Jadeite Cocoa Bar

Hi there, Friends! Today, I'm joining over 20 bloggers for the Christmas Tablescape tour hosted by my dear friend Rita at Panoply. So pull up a chair to my nature-inspired table and let's dish...

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Merry Little Christmas Scores: Friday's Find #368

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Although I shop for Christmas year round, I still like to pop in thrift stores and the occasional yard sale during the holidays. Today I'm sharing bargains on recent Christmas decor that I scored for less than $3 total...

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Vintage Charm Party #313 and November Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #313 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 more!

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Joyeux Noël! Vintage Home Decor Tour

Hi there, Friends! I'm delighted to be joining another Bloggers Best Holiday Tour hosted by Kelly at The Tattered Pew. We're opening up our homes all decked out for Christmas, and a different group will share each day of the week. Pour a cup of coffee or tea, get cozy, and come on in to my vintage kitchen... 

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Vintage Hankie Ornaments - No Sewing or Cutting!

Happy, happy Thanksgiving, Friends! Due to the holiday, we have a smaller group than usual for the Creative Craft hop, but we hope you'll be inspired sometime during the long weekend! Today I'm sharing a simple way to showcase vintage hankies on your Christmas tree--no cutting, gluing, or sewing required... 

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Vintage Charm Party #312

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #312!

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!

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Birthday Brunch at the Historic Stanley Hotel

Happy Monday, Friends! As promised, today I'm sharing highlights from brunch at the beautiful Stanley Hotel. It's quite a lovely place despite its creepy portrayal in the 1980 thriller based on the Stephen King book...

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Vintage Book Christmas Tree: Fridays at Home

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Have you ever made a book tree? If you're like me and hoard collect vintage books, it's a fun and easy project to add a touch of whimsy to your Christmas decor...

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Vintage Charm Party #311

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #311!

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!

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Giveaway Winners and Celebrating 60 in Colorado

Happy Monday! Last month I visited my girls' families in Colorado and we celebrated my 60th birthday. Today I'm sharing highlights from my trip plus the Country Sampler giveaway winners.

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Handmade Vintage Christmas Market

Happy Friday, Friends! Anticipating the possibility of holiday shipping delays, I've been as busy as a Christmas elf crafting handmade ornaments and decor that's ready to be shipped! Today I'm sharing an assortment of Christmas treasures I've lovingly crafted from vintage quilts, lace, and linens...

Handmade rustic trees crafted from vintage lace and antique spool/bobbins. 

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Vintage Charm Party #310

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #310!

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!

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Vintage Thanksgiving Breakfast Table

Happy Tuesday, Friends! Today I'm delighted to join over 20 bloggers hosted by sweet Rita at Panoply for the Thanksgiving Tablescape Hop. I'm sharing a festive vintage breakfast table featuring homemade sweet potato bread to start the holiday feasting...

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Vintage Copper from Colorado: Friday's Find #367

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Last week, I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday in Colorado with my daughters' families. Stay tuned for more on our visit, but today I'm sharing the copper finds I scored when Dear Firstborn took me to one of her favorite antique markets...

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Vintage Charm Party #309 and October Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #309 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 and more!

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Country Sampler Magazine Giveaway

Happy Monday, Friends!  Who's ready for a giveaway?! Well, you've come to the right place! Thanks to Country Sampler, I'll be sharing the November holiday issue with several lucky readers...

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Vintage Pyrex Purge: Friday's Find #366

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends!  Today's fabulous find was plucked from my collection. Yep--it's time for a Pyrex purge...

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Vintage Charm Party #308

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #308!

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!

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How to Paint a Keurig

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you ever considered painting a Keurig or another kitchen appliance? I have an older Keurig that still works fine but I have been wanting to give it a makeover. Since paint is usually the quickest and thriftiest way to refresh most things, I decided to give it a try...

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Repurposed Copper Birdcage Lanterns

Hi there, Friends! It's time for another Creative Craft Blog Hop hosted by Sara at Birdz of a Feather. Today I'm sharing how I repurposed previously thrifted finds. Join me to see how easy it is to create these repurposed copper birdcage lanterns...

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Vintage Charm Party #307

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #307!

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!

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10 Repurposed Projects for a Whimsical Fall Garden

Happy Monday, Friends! Want to add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor spaces this fall? From the front entry to garden decor and cozy spaces, I'm taking a look back at some of my favorite repurposed projects for the season...

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Faux Concrete Urn Upcycle: Fridays at Home

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today I'm sharing the upcycle of a previous estate sale find. Check out this thrifty technique to give plastic a realistic-looking faux concrete finish...

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Vintage Charm Party #306

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #306!

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!

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Savory Sweet Potato Hash Browns: Comfort from my Kitchen

Happy Monday, Friends! Last month, I shared a recipe for sweet potato bread. Today, I have another yummy sweet potato recipe--if you love hash browns, check out my healthier version...

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Lace Edge Milk Glass: Friday's Find #365

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today I'm featuring my latest vintage find--a pair of lovely Lace Edge milk glass bowls named for their lovely scalloped details...

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Vintage Charm Party #305 and September Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #305 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 and more!

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How to Style a Vintage Typewriter with Fresh Flowers

Happy Monday, Friends! I adore vintage typewriters and the touch of whimsy they add to decor--there are so many fun ways to style them! Personally, I love using fresh greenery and flowers but have you ever wondered how to keep them fresh? Today I'll show you my simple tip...

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Local Clearance Bargains: Friday's Find #364

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Isn't it fun to find clearance bargains marked down 50%-90%? When it comes to seasonal finds, I try to think outside the box for creative ways to use the decor regardless if they are "past" season...

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Vintage Charm Party #304

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #304!

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!

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Gathered from the Garden: Fall in My Southern Home

Happy Monday, Friends! I am delighted to participate in the Bloggers' Best Fall Home Tour hosted by Kelly at The Tattered Pew. Join us for lovely fall decor inspiration from different bloggers every day this week...

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DIY Succulent Pumpkins

Hi there, Friends! It's time for another Creative Craft blog hop! I'd like to start by extending a big thank you to Sara at Birdz of a Feather who has graciously taken over as our hostess after guest hosting this summer! Today I'm sharing how to create festive succulent pumpkins...

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Vintage Charm Party #303

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #303!

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!

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One Bowl Sweet Potato Bread: Comfort from my Kitchen

Happy Monday, Friends! Most of you have probably baked banana or zucchini bread, but have you ever tried sweet potato bread? If they're not your favorite, I encourage you to keep an open mind--the superfood is rich in Vitamin A and beta carotene and doesn't taste "yammy" at all in this sweet bread recipe...

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Welcome Home Saturday Fall Inspiration Edition

Hi there, Friends! Today I'm delighted to be joining the lovely hosts of Welcome Home Saturday. Check out his week's edition featuring lots of fall inspiration from seven different bloggers...

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Vintage Charm Party #302

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #302!

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!

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How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds

Happy Monday, Friends! Few things are more rewarding than enjoying beautiful flowers that bloom from seeds you have planted--even more so when they grow from seeds you have harvested from your own garden...

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My Favorite Gadgets for Mastering Macarons

Hi there, Friends! Last week I shared my beginner tips for mastering macarons. Today, I'll show you my favorite and not-so-favorite kitchen gadgets for concocting the popular French pastry and explain why...

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