Happy Birthday Beau and Sadie!
Today is my dog Beaureguard(aka Toot), and his sister Sadie’s birthday. A little less than a year ago my mom, my sister, and I drove out past charlotte to look at these two little cuties, and immediately fell in love …
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Hannah’s Jr. Prom
This past weekend my baby sister Hannah, 13 years my junior, had her first prom. She had been looking forward to her first prom since she was little, so it was a big deal around here over the past few …
Vintage Zenith Record Player and Record Bowl DIY
This past weekend I found this awesome record media console on craigslist. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it for the living room. I have a small collection of records and have been looking …
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Vintage Finds of the Week- April 16th
I have always had a thing for old Hollywood musicals. From the time I was little I loved musicals, the first one I ever saw was Big River when I was about seven in Memphis. I was introduced to vintage …
Vintage Finds of the Week April 9th
When I think of April, I think spring. But the other thing that comes to mind is April Showers. Even though we haven’t had any rain this past week, I am looking forward to our first April Shower and hope …
The Raw Supply Company on Etsy
A few weeks ago I did a post on vintage french finds. One of the featured items was a set of fabulous vintage french flashcards from the Raw Supply Company on Etsy. I had chosen the french theme because it …
Vintage Finds of the Week- April 2nd
Since this weekend we will be celebrating Easter, this weeks finds are beautiful vintage Easter finds. I found some amazing things this week including chenille chicks, lovely ceramics, and of course plenty of easter bunnies! Check em’ out: Visit Renees …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Ninainvorm
This week I was browsing through etsy and stumbled upon one of the cutest shops i’ve seen in a long time, Ninainvorm, from the Netherlands. Nina van de Goor, the artist behind Ninainvorm, makes amazing collages and screen prints on …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Chasing the Crayon
This weeks featured artist comes from the lovely UK. Tracey Long of Chasing the Crayon is a freelence artist who creates amazing watercolors bursting with charm and whimsy. I love how quirky her prints are. I have to say that …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Sweet Millie Handmade
This weeks featured artist comes from across the sea in beautiful Paris. Emilie is a mother of two and the fabulous artist behind her handmade line Sweet Millie Handmade. This lovely shop is full of handsewn goodies! Take a peek: …
Vintage Finds of The Week- March 12th
Bonjour mes amis! This past week my hubby and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. We wanted to have our wedding at home, but after the stress of planning, and a tiny budget, we decided to do something completely different, and …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Catherine Reece Pottery
This week I am featuring a wonderful potter, Catherine Reece from the wonderful world of Etsy. Take a peek: Catherine’s work is whimsical and adorable. She even makes cockroaches look cute with her “cockroaches in love” items. And I love …
Vintage Finds of the Week- March 5th
I found some super cool finds this week on Etsy Vintage, including some fabulous linens and ceramics, accessories, cute children’s tea cups, and an adorably funky book! Check em’ out: Visit Sushipot Part’s Shop Here: www.sushipotparts.etsy.com Visit Ivory Bird’s Shop …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Lazydoll
This weeks featured artist comes from across the sea, in the UK. Bo, the lovely artist behind Lazydoll creates beautiful little works of art from paintings and altered art collage to sweet little coin purses. My favorites are the little …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- February 27th
I found so many cute things on Etsy vintage this week! I happened across a set of vintage circus themed glasses, and then did a search for vintage circus and have just been lost in the cuteness for days! So, …
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I Heart Etsy Fridays- Bainbridge Farm Goods
This week I am featuring the wonderful art of Bainbridge Farm Goods on Etsy. Last spring I was able to talk my parents into letting me and my hubby build a small coup in their backyard so we could raise …
Favorite Vintage Finds of The Week- February 21st
I have found some amazing things this week on Etsy’s awesome vintage shops. Some of my favorites from the past week include sweet and fun linens, dreamy Hazel Atlas dishes, and of course I couldn’t forget some adorable ceramics as …
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Favorite Vintage Finds Of The Week- February 13th
I absolutely love quirky vintage finds. Even though I do love the flea market in Raleigh and go there most weekends, I absolutely love the amazing selection of vintage on Etsy. There are all kinds of fabulous and unique items from …
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I Heart Etsy Fridays- ARTificial Lights
I have been meaning to start this for a couple of weeks now, but have been so busy. Today will be the first of many I heart Etsy posts. Every Friday I will be highlighting one of my favorite artists …
14 Days of Love- Lovey Dovey Bear Pattern
Supplies: *1/2 yard of fleece *Felt for contrast *Buttons *Embroidery floss *Poly fill stuffing *Pattern from below Step 1: Cut out pieces from pattern and cut fabric. Step 2: Sew on eye, nose, and belly to front body piece Step …
14 Days of Love- “Love” Chalkboard Vase
Well I can’t believe I did this, but somehow I lost the pictures of the steps to making this project, so, I will do my best to explain it to you. DIY magazine had a very similar project in their …
14 Days of Love- “Bubble” Bracelet Tutorial
Supplies: *Fabric 1/8th of a yard would be fine *Sewing machine *Wooden beads *Jewlery End Caps (I got mine here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71683704/silver-finish-8mm-end-caps-6-pcs) *Ribbon *Safety pin or turning tool *Scissors or rotary cutter Step 1: Cut the fabric. My beads were around …
Just in, Two OOAK Brooch Necklaces
I’ve just added these two sweet vintage brooch necklaces to my shop. They are both made with vintage silvertone brooches and a mix of new and vintage beads. One of my favorite things in the world is vintage moonglow beads! …
14 Days of Love- Glitter Branches/ Lovebird Tree
Supplies: *Assorted branches from your yard *Watered down craft glue or modge podge *Very fine glitter *Paintbrush How to: Water down your glue to where it is a good loose consistancy, but not too runny. Paint glue on tree branch …
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14 Days of Love- Love Birds
Supplies: *Wood Beads *Pipe Cleaners (regular and extra fuzzy) *Acrylic paint to match the color of the birds body *Fine tip sharpie or other fine tip pen *Colored jewelry wire *Thin ribbon or string *Hot glue gun and hot glue …
14 Days of Love- Lolipop Valentines
Supplies Needed: * Free Printable Valentines *Card Stock *Razor Knife *Ribbon or Yarn *Lolipops Step 1: Print out desired number of valentines on white cardstock Step 2: Cut out your valentines Step 3: Cut two horizontal slits to insert pop …
14 Days of Love- Freebie “Kitty Love” Embroidery Pattern
Whether you are a fan of embroidery, or you just love kitties, this is a fun pattern for a Valentine’s day gift. I used it to make a zippered pouch with linen as the main fabric and a black …
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Flea Market Finds- Jan. 28th
One of my absolute favorite things to do on the weekend is to go to the flea market in Raleigh. I love love love when I can score cute vintage finds, and today i’d say I did pretty well. …
Vintage China Jewelry Holder
I have been making jewelry holders out of old plates for a while now to display my jewelry at craft shows, but I finally decided to make one for my personal jewelry I keep on my vanity bookcase. The design …
14 Days of Love- Valentine Garland Freebie
Supplies Needed: *Free Printable Circles (see below) *Scrapbook Paper of your choice * 1.5″ and 5/8″ circle paper punches * Yarn, string, or twine * Double stick tape Step 1: Punch out and group circles to your liking. I used …
Gifts for Mom
I’ve been meaning to post these for weeks now. Ever since I can remember my mom and I have always had creative projects we work on together. She is my partner in crafty crime, and probably the only other person in …
Crochet Doily Bunting Tutorial- Valentine Special Day 1
Today is the first day of my “14 Days of Love” Valentine’s special. Over the next couple of weeks I will be posting tutorials, freebies, and just plain cute lovelies, and I will end the special with a giveaway from …
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Birdcages and Buntings
I had bought this birdcage last year at Michaels. It was originaly a creamy color and kinda distressed looking, very shabby chic. I’ve used it for months to hold earrings, and it was displayed on my bright white Ikea shelving …
An Ode To Spray Paint
Oh spray paint, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…. You come in so many colors, including my favorite hues of aqua, lime, and red. You are …
Poodle Love!
Even though I have an Italian greyhound, and think they are the most adorable flippin dogs on the planet, style wise, nothing can be much cuter than a vintage poodle, especially one wearing a coat and hat. …
Vintage Brooch Necklaces
I’m very excited to announce the opening of my updated Etsy shop Sweet Sophie Blue( www.sweetsophieblue.etsy.com )! I have been adding several items over the last couple of days, my favorites I have …
Party On!
Hiya Everybody! Since this is my first blog and my first post ever, I decided to start off on my decorating foot. Last week I turned 30(GASP). My closest friends and family were there and it was one of the …
