Create A Relaxing Garden Retreat!

Happy Spring Friends! I don't know about you but I have really enjoyed getting outside after our recent crazy weather. Whether you have a small patio or a large yard that needs some inspiration, you can create a peaceful, relaxing retreat in your outdoor space.   Let's take a stroll to the garden...

Cozy garden nook

Friday's Find: Lace Lovelies

Hello Friends! Aren't you glad it's finally Friday?  These lovely lace valances are today's fabulous thrift store find.  As soon as I spotted them, I knew they would be perfect for my latest project--new curtains for a guest room I am updating.  I plan on adding them to burlap panels and at $4 for the pair, they cost less than purchasing lace by the yard!  Whether you have your next project in mind, or are shopping for a Vintage look, thrift stores are a great place to shop for window treatments. 

Lace valances

Stay tuned to see how I combine these thrifty pretties with burlap for simple no sew curtains! I would love to hear your thoughts or see your latest  treasure.


My Thrift Store Addiction

The Bunny Chronicles


Happy Wednesday Friends!  Look what I found in my garden yesterday!  I was trimming some plants when I saw what I thought was a bird's nest.  I assumed it had fallen to the ground and was getting closer to take a photo when out popped the tiniest baby bunny I have ever seen! I didn't want to risk startling it so I zoomed in for the photo but it is small enough to fit in my hand--collective "awwww....!"

Baby bunny 

Whimsical Easter Tablescape


Hello Friends. Since Easter Sunday is four weeks from today I thought I would share my seasonal tablescape. As much as I love Christmas, I would have to say Easter is my favorite holiday; celebrating Christ's resurrection, new life, signs of Spring and the glorious weather! 

Whimsical Easter tablescape

Friday's Find: Vintage Serving


Greetings Friends--so glad you stopped by to see today's fabulous finds!  Both are Vintage treasures that match a few of my existing collections. First, I discovered this Fire-King Primrose cream and sugar at Friscoe Mercantile, when visiting my dear friend and thrifting partner, Stacy. We have added this fun mall to our list of favorite haunts for its huge selection, reasonable prices and vast array of creative ideas.  If you are ever in the area be sure to check it out!

Vintage Fire-King Primrose cream and sugar set

I am fond of using cream and sugar sets for displaying herbs or flowers.  You may remember my previous Fire-King Primrose so I was thrilled to find this set in mint condition, and a bargain as well!

Refresh Your Home: New Rugs!


Happy Wednesday Friends!  As you know, I have been in the process of updating and refreshing my home.  With my recent change of colors, my dining room rug looked too dark so the plan was to get another bamboo style comparable to the one in my living room.  The best place to find them is Garden Ridge which is a little over an hour away from my small town.  Not convenient, but I was determined and so I was off.  I left late enough to miss the morning traffic but early enough to grab my Chick-fil-a breakfast. Can't shop or make good decisions on an empty stomach--right?! Clear headed, pleasantly satiated and optimistic, I arrived ready to hunt, but right away my eyes were drawn to this vision in gray: 

New rugs for less

Skinny Shamrock Smoothie


Hello Friends! This time of year the copycat Shamrock shakes seem to be all the rage.  Since tomorrow is officially St. Patrick's Day I thought I would share my version--a Shamrock smoothie. 


Skinny Shamrock smoothie


Friday's Find: St. Patrick's Day and An Irish Blessing!


Greetings fellow thrifters! It's thrifty Friday and you don't have to be Irish to appreciate these lucky finds--each under $1!  In fact, this festive shamrock garland was only .25.  The clover has held a special place in my heart ever since I learned that St. Patrick used it as a teaching symbol for the Holy Trinity; one clover: three leaves as in one God: three persons.  I love that! 

St. Patrick's Day thrift store finds

Refresh Your Home: DIY Painted Furniture


Happy Wednesday Friends! Recently, I have been on a mission to refresh my home and have been painting like crazy!  Since my hallwaydining and living spaces are freshly painted I wanted to upgrade a few accent pieces as well. The great thing about painting furniture is that you can always repaint and believe me, I do!  I usually start with a light sanding, apply satin latex paint with a foam brush and finish with a light coat of wax. Here, I painted the sofa table from sage green to gray.

DIY painted furniture