Vintage Garden Mantel: Peace~ Love~ Garden!

Greetings Friends! Am I the only one who feels like Summer is rushing past me? I cannot believe we have less than two weeks left of July! Lately, I've been in the garden so much, time got away from me and I realized my mantel was in need of an update.  My passion for gardening, penchant for Vintage hankies and affection for whimsy provided ample inspiration. Plus, everything I used was thrifted or clearance. The results--my favorite mantel vignette to date!  

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Friday's Find: Chippy Vintage Stool

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, y'all! Have you had a good week?  I have been to some great sales this week including the one where I found this fabulous Vintage Cosco stool.  This is one piece I do not intend to makeover--I like her just the way she is! Check out my plans for this sweet find...

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Thrifty Table Transformed!

Happy Wednesday Friends! At first glance, this little thrift store table looked pretty forlorn.  I walked past her the first time, but came back after a few minutes.  I had a feeling she would look much more cheerful with a little love and paint.  Sure enough, it was a simple transformation and only cost $4! 

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Take Me to the Beach Tablescape!

Greetings Friends, hope you have had a restful weekend! If not, maybe you will find today's post soothing.  Take me to the Beach! is my latest tablescape.  Since my color palette reflects ocean and driftwood hues, I thoroughly enjoyed this project. Drawing from my source of inspiration, I took a relaxed approach and allowed several days to arrange, rearrange and just play with it!  As usual, I am setting my table with a collection of thrifted treasures...

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Friday's Find: Juliet Gets an Apron!

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, y'all--I am so glad you stopped by!  Today's feature combines one of my previous thrift store treaures with a recent yard sale find.  Do you remember my charming dress form Juliet? She was 50% off at my favorite thrift store and ever since has cheerfully dressed up my living room corner.  Depending on my whim, she has served as a lamp and even Christmas decor.  When I found this pretty floral Vintage apron at a yard sale and got it home, I knew it would look fabulous on my girl Juliet--who doesn't love to play dress up?!

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Thrift Store Yard Art: Teacup Tower

Happy Wednesday Friends! How do you like my teacup tower? By combining thrifted finds, I made it for less than $5--$4.25 to be exact! Gather your thrifted goodies, craft glue and a little imagination...

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Welcome to Secret Garden: My Creative Space!

Greetings Friends! Recently I was asked about my work space and creative process and it dawned on me that I have never given my readers a garden tour. Considering all of the places in my home that I truly love, my garden is first and foremost my creative playground and the place I am always inspired.   It is where I began and continually cultivate my Etsy business--you can read more here --repurpose thrifted finds, complete an ever growing list of DIY projects, photograph all of the above and constantly ponder my latest blog post.  It is where I may physically work to the point of exhaustion and yet am able to relax the most....welcome to my Secret Garden!

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Friday's Find...with a Friend!

Happy Fourth of July and Thank God it's thrifty Friday, y'all! Hope you are busy making memories with those you love. Through the years, I have been blessed with several thrifting buddies including my now grown kids who inherited my thrifting gene and my Mom who patiently humors me. Even though one of my closest friends moved several hours away, anytime we can get together thrift stores and estate sales are always on the agenda! Last weekend, I took my sweet friend Carly when she had a rare Saturday off from her retail job.   We have recently bonded during our Bible study and she shares my desire to have pretty little things without spending a lot of money!  We hit the yard sales first and struck Vintage treasure after just a few sales.  Here's Carly's favorite find--isn't it lovely?  She also picked up some summer reading books for her son for .50!  

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Good Morning Sunshine: Project Pretty Patio!

Good Morning to You, Sunshine! This past weekend I literally "lightened up" and gave my patio set some much needed love.  Don't these colors just make you happy? Now, I'm ready to plan brunch in the garden!  Follow along to see how I transformed my thrifted outdoor furniture from blah to brilliant...

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