Mastering Macarons: Tips from One Beginner to Another

Happy Monday, Friends!  Do you have a favorite dessert or dish that you love but are too intimidated to attempt yourself? Somehow I arrived late to the macaron party, but after tasting these delectable almond meringue cookies I began to contemplate baking my own...

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Transition to Fall with Cozy Seasonal Crafts

Hi there, Friends! Are you longing for cooler temperatures and sweater weather? Here in Texas, we are experiencing the hottest stretch of summer so I have been beating the heat by starting on some cozy seasonal crafts! Join me and my sweet blogger friends hosted by...

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Velvet Pumpkins and Lace Wreath

Hi there, Friends! I am slightly obsessed with velvet pumpkin decor so when I came across these stems of minis, I decided to use them to craft a wreath to usher in fall. While store bought varieties can run $40, you can create my knockoff wreath for $10...

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Vintage Charm Party #299

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #299! 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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New Curtains and How I Hemmed Them without Sewing!

Happy Monday, Friends! I had been on the hunt for some new curtains for my living and dining room windows for ages. I'll confess I've been picky but I finally found some during Amazon's Prime Day sale last month. The only problem was they were SO long...

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August Dollar Store Scores: Friday's Find #363

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today I'm sharing my recent dollar store scores. I was thrilled to find these gorgeous velvet and sequins embellished pumpkins at Dollar Tree...

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Vintage Charm Party #298

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #298! 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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Refreshing Hibiscus Tea Rosé Wine Cooler

Hi there, Friends! There's nothing like a cool beverage on a hot summer evening! I drink a lot of infused and sparkling water and iced herbal teas, but I like to play around with blends a bit. Recently, I mixed three ingredients I had in my fridge to concoct a refreshing wine cooler that you can mix...

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Handmade Retro Aprons: Friday's Find #362

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! There's just something so charming about a handmade retro apron--today I'm sharing two of these vintage beauties I scored at an estate sale...

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Vintage Charm Party #297

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #297! 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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Flower Power! Late Summer Mini Blog Hop

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you noticed all the fall decorations in the stores? It can be fun to splurge on new seasonal decor or anticipate cooler weather, but today I'm hosting a small group of friends and we're celebrating our late summer blooms and floral decor. Join us for a little "flower power!"...

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Market Basket: Friday's Find #361

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! For today's fabulous find, I'm sharing several recent yard sale scores, starting with this versatile market basket. I have been on the lookout for one and look forward to all the fun ways I can use it...

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Vintage Charm Party #296 and the July Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party #296 and the 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 decor and ...

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Savory and Sweet Herby Tomato Pie: Comfort from My Kitchen

Hi there, Friends! Today I've got just the recipe to make a meal from your summer garden harvest--tomato pie! My recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of mayo and loads of fresh herbs for a satisfying taste that's both savory and sweet...

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