A Celebration of Color - Nature Inspired Fall Home Tour

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I am delighted to join the 2024 Fall Home Tour hosted by Marty from A Stroll Thru Life. While it may be a few months before we enjoy showy autumn foliage here in Texas, I am embracing the transition of seasonal colors by bringing the outdoors inside

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Vintage Charm Party 456

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 456!

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 Picnic Basket Glow Up

Happy Tuesday, Friends! It's time for this month's Creative Craft blog hop hosted by Sara from Birdz of a Feather.  Join me to see how I gave the vintage picnic basket I found at an estate sale an easy glow-up plus check out crafty inspiration from 8 more blogger friends

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$1 Yard Sale Deals: Fabulous Find 411

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Our weather is starting to feel a bit more fallish. In Texas that translates to highs in the eighties but I will take it! It's the perfect time for going to yard sales and today I'm sharing some recent $1 deals

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Vintage Charm Party 455 and August Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 455 and the August 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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Almost Fall Y'all Garden Stroll

Happy Monday, Friends! I hope you had a relaxing holiday weekend. It's almost fall, y'all and our temperatures are finally below 100 degrees! We're enjoying cooler mornings and even a few evenings below 80 which is rare during the end of summer. Join me for a virtual stroll to check out what's blooming in my Texas Hill Country garden

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Vintage Charm Party 454

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 454!

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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Anticipating Autumn Transferware Tea Time

Happy Tuesday, Friends! Today I'm delighted to join my talented tablescaping friends for the Welcome Fall Tablescape blog hop hosted by my dear friend, Rita from Panoply. It is 108 degrees here in Texas as I write this, so you can imagine that I am eagerly anticipating autumn! Please join me for tea time

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Vintage Charm Party 453

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 453!

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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Heart of the Hills Farmers Market Highlights

Happy Monday, Friends! Do you have a farmers market near you? This past weekend I made an early morning visit to our local market--what a feast for the senses! Join me for a virtual stroll and plenty of homegrown highlights

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Vintage Baskets and Bottles: Fabulous Find 410

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! While my local thrift stores have been slim pickings lately, I have been to some great estate sales. Today I'm sharing my latest fabulous find: vintage baskets and bottles which are both decorating staples at my house

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Vintage Charm Party 452

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 452!

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 Spice Bottle Wreath Upcycle

Happy Tuesday, Friends! It's time for the latest Creative Craft blog hop hosted this month by Donna from Modern on Monticello. Today I'm sharing a simple way to dress up a plain wreath and you can probably shop your home for the supplies to create a similar quick upcycle

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Vintage Charm Party 451 and July Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 451 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 more

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Use What You Have: DIY Solar Fountain Planter

Happy Monday, Friends! You've probably seen at least one variety of the fountain planters that are so popular this summer. If you're like me, you may prefer to use what you have to create this look and today I'll show you how I shopped my garden for this easy DIY project

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Estate Sale Haul Part 2: Fabulous Find 409

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! As promised, today I'm sharing the second installment from last month's 75% off estate sale haul. Y'all know I love me some vintage linens and I scored two embroidered pillowcases and a runner for less than two dollars

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Vintage Charm Party 450

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 450!

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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Homemade Healthier Dark Chocolate Mousse

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm sharing my latest homemade healthier dessert: decadently delicious dark chocolate mousse that you can whip up in minutes--no baking required! That's right, you won't need to heat up the kitchen and you only need several ingredients to indulge in this rich dessert 

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Vintage Charm Party 449

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 449!

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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DIY Painted Trash Can Refresh

Happy Monday, Friends! When you saw my blog post title, did you think Who paints their trash can?! Well you probably know me well enough by now to know This girl does! My kitchen trash can is out in the open right by the back door so of course, I want it to look nice

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Christmas in July Bargains: Fabulous Find 408

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Although I have become selective about purchasing more holiday decor to add to my surplus, what I do buy is usually from end-of-season sales or thrifted throughout the seasons like today's Christmas in July bargains, including this charming pillow

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Vintage Charm Party 448

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 448!

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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Repurposed Garden Boots Planter in 3 Easy Steps

Happy Tuesday, Friends! It's time for this month's Creative Craft Blog Hop hosted by Sara from Birdz of a Feather! Today I'll show you a darling way to repurpose garden boots that have seen better days. You can even do this project with mismatched or a single boot

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Vintage Charm Party 447

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 447!

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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15 Minute Curtain Panel Spacing Fix

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you ever been frustrated by uneven spacing between your grommet curtain panels? If your panel doesn't move as easily over a portion of the curtain rod or you've noticed crooked spacing after opening or closing the curtains, today I have an easy 15 minute fix for you

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Jadeite and Glassware Estate Sale Haul: Fabulous Find 407

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! June was a great month for estate sales! First, I found this fabulous jadeite batter bowl--which I did not previously have in my collection--for 50% off and I was thrilled, but wait...there's more and the rest was all 75% off

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Vintage Charm Party 446 and June Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 446 and the June 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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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Sorbet!

Happy Monday, Friends! Want to make a refreshing treat for the 4th of July or any hot summer day? You only need a few ingredients to create this lemony sorbet and you don't even need an ice cream maker! All it takes is a little patience while it freezes 

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Vintage Charm Party 445

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 445!

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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Snippets from the Seattle Aquarium

Happy Monday, Friends! When I visited Favorite Son in Washington back in April, he planned so many fun outings and of course, I took tons of photographs. Today I'm sharing colorful snaps from the beautiful Seattle Aquarium including this vibrant striped Moorish idol fish

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How I Sanitize Secondhand Footwear: Fabulous Find 406

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! If you've ever had second thoughts about buying thrifted shoes, this post is for you! Today I'm sharing some yard sale garden boots that I scored for  $2 plus how I sanitize any footwear that I buy secondhand

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Vintage Charm Party 444

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 444!

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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Artisan Ice Cube Sparkling Spritzer

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm sharing easy berry-infused artisan ice cubes to elevate simple sparkling spritzers. All you need is your favorite sparkling water, the berries of your choice and a sprig of mint or rosemary as garnish

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Vintage Charm Party 443

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 443!

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 Fairies in the Garden Summer Tablescape

Happy Tuesday, Friends! Today I'm delighted to join my talented tablescaping friends for the Summer Tablescape blog hop hosted by my dear friend, Rita from Panoply. Step into my garden for a enchanting setting featuring flower fairies

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Southern Charm-Summer Decor that Embraces Simple Elegance

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you heard the expression Back door guests are best? To me, it reflects the kind of relaxed hospitality and charming decor I want to embrace in my home especially during the summer months--so think of yourself as my virtual back door guest and come on in

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Summer Garden Bargains: Fabulous Find 405

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today I'm sharing a few bargains I scored for the garden during the Memorial Day weekend. Locally, I've found it's the best time to refresh container plants for the summer months plus I came across a few unexpected finds like these adorable sunflower solar lights

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Vintage Charm Party 442 and May Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 442 and the May 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 Make Delicious Honeysuckle Simple Syrup

Happy Monday, Friends! There's nothing better than a refreshing drink on a hot summer day and homemade simple syrups are an easy way to transform ordinary beverages. Today I'm sharing how to mix up delicious honeysuckle syrup in minutes

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Vintage Charm Party 441

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 441!

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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Scenic Snoqualmie Falls Hike

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm sharing another outing with Favorite Son during my trip to Washington last month: Snoqualmie Falls. It was so peaceful to listen to the soothing sound of the falling water. Join me for a virtual hike to enjoy the natural beauty of these lovely water falls

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Vintage Charm Party 440

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 440!

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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Homemade Healthier Cheese Bagels

Happy Monday, Friends! If you've ever thought of making your own bagels until you saw the part in the recipe about boiling them before baking, I've got the perfect recipe for you...no boiling required! There's nothing quite like baked goods fresh out of the oven and these healthier cheese bagels are absolutely scrumptious

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Vintage Charm Party 439

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 439!

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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Fragrant Honeysuckle and Rosemary Luminary

Happy Tuesday, Friends and welcome to this month's Creative Craft Blog Hop hosted by Sara from Birdz of a Feather! I shopped my garden to create today's craft: a fragrant luminary featuring honeysuckle and rosemary. Join me and my talented friends for fun crafting inspiration

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Vintage Charm Party 438

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 438!

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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Highlights from Chihuly Garden and Glass

Happy Monday, Friends! When I visited Favorite Son in Washington, we went to Chihuly Garden and Glass. Today I'm sharing highlights from the stunning museum collection. This post includes lots of colorful eye candy, so grab your favorite tea or coffee and come along 

   

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Washington Mementos: Fabulous Find 404

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Do you shop thrift stores when you travel? Since the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, Favorite Son took me to his local thrifty haunts as well as Pike Place Market where he bought me this beautiful handmade daisy necklace after he noticed me admiring it

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Vintage Charm Party 437 and April Feature of the Month

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 437 and the April 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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Tulip Festival with Favorite Son

Happy Monday, Friends! I just returned from visiting Favorite Son who moved to Washington last summer. He took me to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and of course, I snapped lots of photos to share with you! I saw so many varieties I hadn't seen before including this gorgeous double-peony tulip

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