Dollar Store Yarn Wrapped Easter Basket
Easter baskets can be so much fun to put together! The last few years I have been making them for my sister. My mom still makes them for me and my hubby as well as my dad and sister. It’s …
Spring Cloche Giveaway!!!
Happy Monday everyone! Earlier today I announced that a couple of my projects are featured in Inspired Ideas magazine. I am so excited to be included in the spring issue, and honored to be among so many other cool artists! …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 18th
Happy Monday everybody! I hope you all had a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day yesterday! I usually only celebrate by wearing green. However today was laundry day, so the only green I had today was the green on my …
Inspired Ideas Spring Edition
Hello everyone! I am so excited to announce that the spring issue of Inspired Ideas is out and available for purchase. For those of you unfamiliar with the online publication, Inspired Ideas is a magazine just bursting with cuteness. Amy …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Shop Marmalade
Happy Friday everyone! Today I have one of my favorite jewelry shops on Etsy to share with you, Shop Marmalade. Kate Singer, the fantastic Toronto bases artist behind the brand, creates adorable rings, pendants, and earrings with her printed fabric …
Sweet Bunny
I grew up adoring stuffed animals when I was little and had a ton of them. One of my favorite things about Easter growing up was getting a new bunny every year in my basket. I still have a few …
DIY Sweet Vintage Easter Dioramas
Easter is just brimming with sweetness! When I think of Easter, or spring for that matter, I think bunnies, baby chicks, and everything blooming. It is just a lovely time of year! Back during the Christmas holiday I made some …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 11th
Happy Monday everyone! As some of you all know by now, I have a small obsession with vintage linens! I collect bedding, tablecloths, hankies, etc. I also like to use the shabby and stained linens for projects. The prints are …
Instagram Photo Challenge March 4th- 10th
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DIY Sharpie Art
I have been an avid user of sharpies for some time now. When I was in highschool my friends and I used to doodle on each others jeans or sneakers. It is one of my favorite craft items. I absolutely …
10 Fantastic Easter DIY Projects To Try This Spring
Spring may not quite be in the air, but Easter is fastly approaching! I love crafting for Easter as it is the first cheery glimpse of spring in my house. There are so many fabulous spring and Easter DIY projects …
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Sweet Vintage Wallpaper Covered Mats
Vintage wallpaper is so fantastic! I adore the patterns, the colors, and the texture of it. There are so many amazing prints! The floral and kitchen prints are my favorite, but I also adore novelty and children’s wallpaper as well. Today …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 4th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! Today I have a special bunch of vintage finds to share with you all. When I was ten my mom rented Top Hat (with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers) …
Instagram Photo Challenge 2/25- 3/3/2013
Here’s a little glimpse into this past week’s photos. To see more check out my Instagram feed here.
Five Minute Repurposed Infinity Scarf
This past fall I bought an infinity scarf, my first. Let me tell you, I LOVE scarves, especially when it’s chilly. I instantly fell in love with it! The greatest thing about an infinity scarf is that it stays put. …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- February 2013
Hello Everyone! I meant to put this post up yesterday, but I just didn’t get the time. Hey, at least it’s still technically February! Pinterest still continues to be one of my favorite things! It’s a constant source of inspiration …
Sweet Repurposed Vintage Tablecloth Clutch
Anyone who knows me can tell you, I am head over heels for vintage tablecloths! I collect them, but I also love to sew with them! I never pass up a tablecloth that has stains or holes because often there …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- February 25th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! Vintage wallpaper is one of my absolute favorite things ever! I love the patterns and textures! So, this week I am going to share with you ten of my …
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I Heart Etsy Fridays- Dancing Seeds Mobiles
Happy Friday everyone! As many of you know, Etsy is home to some of the coolest artists around the world! One of my new favorite shops, Dancing Seeds Mobiles, comes to us from across the sea in Israel. Noa Sadeh …
Recycled Album Cover Padded Gadget Sleeve
Some of my best memories of being a teenager were afternoons spent with my grandfather searching through the boxes of records at Goodwill. I love to craft with vintage records that won’t play anymore, or fun and unusual record covers, …
Mod Podge Image Transfer Folios and Necklaces
Ever since I can remember we have always had a jar of Mod Podge around the house. It is such a versatile and fantastic craft product, and should be a staple in any craft room! I recently tried some …
Framed Vintage Hanky Art Using Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
One of my most treasured possessions in the entire world is the collection of old family slides my grandfather gave me shortly before he passed away. I spent hours scanning them in a little at a time, and actually still …
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Upcycled Record Earring Organizer
Thrifting is something I have enjoyed for over half of my life now! One of my favorite items that I’m always picking up is old records. I started collecting them with my grandfather when I was a teenager. I have …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- February 19th
Hey Everyone! It’s been kind of a crazy start of the week. I am presenting this weeks finds in Etsy treasury form since I’m a bit crunched for time. This week I have some fantastic mint and pink vintage finds …
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14 Days of Love- Ombre Heart Tote
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Welcome to the final day of my 14 Days of Love special. Today I am going to be sharing a tutorial with you on how to make this sweet tote bag. Ombre seems to be everywhere these days. …
14 Days of Love- Wood Burned Heart Tree Candle Holders
Hello there! Welcome to part two of today, also know as day thirteen of my 14 Days of Love special. I am going to show you how to make these sweet personalized wood candle holders. I had seen some birch …
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14 Days of Love- His and Hers Hand Embroidered Pillowcases
Hi everybody! I’m sorry that day eleven is late! It’s been a crazy week so far. On the plus side, today I will have two diy projects for you. This first project is a free pattern for these sweet and …
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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- February 11th
Happy Monday everyone! Since this coming thursday is Valentine’s Day, I have some fantastic valentine themed vintage lovelies to share with you all. I found so many amazing love and valentine goodies on etsy over the last few weeks! Here …
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14 Days of Love- Chickens in Love
Happy Friday everyone! Welcome to day ten of my 14 Days of Love special. Today I have a pattern and tutorial for these sweet little lovey dovey felt chickens. I have always loved birds, but I am fast becoming a …
14 Days of Love- Sweet Vintage Spool Necklaces
Hello! Welcome to day nine of my 14 Days of Love special! Today I have a sweet jewelry diy for you all, vintage thread spool necklaces. These little necklaces are simple to make and are really sweet. You can find …
14 Days of Love- DIY Sweetheart Cake Bunting and Picks
Welcome to day eight of my 14 Days of Love Special. Today I am going to show you how to make this sweet cake bunting and party picks. You all know how much I love buntings! And who wouldn’t love …
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14 Days of Love- I Wear My Heart on My Sleeve Tees
Hello There! Welcome to day seven of my 14 Days of Love special! Today I have a super fun project for you! I am going to show you how to add a reverse applique heart to a plain tee to …
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Vintage Finds of the Week- Febuary 4th
Hey everyone! I have been really pressed for time today. So, in lieu of doing a full vintage finds post, I am posting a fully clickable treasury list that has all 16 of my fave finds with the theme of …
14 Days of Love- DIY Embroidered Mats
Hi Everybody! Welcome to day six of my 14 Days of Love Special! Today I have a sweet diy for you, hand embroidered mats. This diy is cute and pretty easy. The best thing about this project in particular is …
Instagram Challenge- Jan. 28th through Feb. 3rd
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14 Days of Love- DIY Stitched Valentines
Hi Everyone! Welcome to day five of my 14 Days of Love! Today I have some fun valentine’s for you! I absolutely love vintage valentines! They are so cute! I love finding new and fun ways to use them too. …
14 Days of Love- Valentine’s Yarn Wreath
Hello Everyone! Welcome to day four of my 14 Days of Love Valentine’s Special! Today I am going to share my Valentine’s wreath with you. I have always been head over heels for yarn wreathes! I love the texture …
14 Days of Love- Tutu Tassel Garland
Hi Everyone! Welcome to day 3 of my 14 Days of Love special! Today I have a super fun and easy DIY project for you, tutu garland. As some of you already know by now, I love garlands and buntings! …
14 Days of Love- Valentine’s Day Bell Jars
Hello there! Welcome to the second DIY in my 14 Days of Love special! Today I will be sharing some fun bell jar ornaments with you. I had originally made some of these for the holidays with sweet miniature trees …
14 Days of Love- DIY Finial Photo Holders
Hey everyone! I had planned on starting this holiday series yesterday, but I just couldn’t get to it. So, today I will be posting two tutorials, yay! For the next couple of weeks I will be posting a new DIY …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- January 28th
Red is one of my absolute favorite colors! It’s so fresh and happy! Valentine’s Day is coming up soon which is fantastic because we need something bright and cheery during the neutral winter season. So, this week’s finds are inspired …
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Instagram Love- January 27th
Here are my instagram pics from this week for my 365 Instagram Challenge. You can follow along with me daily on Instagram, or see them on Facebook or Twitter. Until next week…
Earth 911 Reuse Design Challenge Contest
Hi everybody! I have been meaning to post this little blurb for a few days now, and time has gotten the better of me this week. I am participating in Earth 911’s latest blogger design challenge. We were asked to …
DIY Family Portrait Hoops
Pictures have always been among my most treasured items! My mom is a pro photographer, so I have tons of fantastic shots of my family through the years. Before my grandfather passed away he gave me his collection of slides …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest – January 2013
Hi everyone! Welcome to my first Pinterest feature of the year. Most of you know by now, I just adore Pinterest! I admit, I am hooked. I’m sure some of you are too. There is so much inspiration to be …
DIY Funky Leather Cuff Bracelet
Hi Everyone! Today I am going to show you how to make these fun leather cuff bracelets! I absolutely adore Spoonflower! For those of you unfamiliar with the company, they are a fantastic fabric printer where you can print your …
DIY Vintage Wallpaper Tray
One of my favorite things in the whole world is vintage wallpaper! The prints are just fantastic! And I almost love them as much as vintage fabrics and linens. I bought some wallpaper books and scraps off of Etsy recently, …
Warm and Cozy DIY Blanket Round Up
I have a total addiction to blankets! Not just in the winter either. I have a throw blanket in almost every room in the house, and use them all the time. I have been wanting to give quilting and crocheting …
Instagram Challenge
I have decided to start posting my instagram 365 challenge photos only once a week instead of every day. So starting this week I will be posting my Instagram daily challenge pics for the week every Sunday. I will still …
Thrift Store Jewelry Box Makeover
I absolutely love thrifting! I think it something that has always been in me. I remember using my allowance at thrift stores when I was little. Some of my favorite memories of hanging out with my grandfather are from afternoon …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- January 14th
The weather outside here in NC is really warm for this time of year! We’ve had a really mild week, and saturday I actually broke a sweat outside at the flea market, crazy right? And although I love the warm …
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01.12.2013
I got this sewing basket today at From the Heart Antiques along with a bunch of cutter tablecloths from Molly. I just love her!
I Heart Etsy Fridays- 2013 Calendar Round Up
Hi Everyone! Today I have a special Etsy feature to help welcome the new year! I have compiled a few of my favorite calendars from Etsy’s wonderful artists. There are wall calendars, desktop calendars, posters, and tea towels. There were …
01.10.2013
If you have never seen Funny Face with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire, go out and rent it right now! It’s one of my absolute favorites, and the costumes are fantastic! Givenchy and Edith Head, need I say more….
Five Minute Shabby Sweet Sweater Makeover
I absolutely adore sweaters! I also love to embellish them! When I find a sweater at Goodwill or on sale at Target I like, I always pick it up. It is so easy to take a plain sweater and jazz …
Beau and Roux’s Corner- Bark Balls Dog Treats Recipe
It’s no secret that I love my pets! I love to spoil them! After all what’s the use of having pets if you can’t spoil em’ rotten? I have seen some home made recipes in a few magazines lately on …
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DIY Jewelry Tree
A few months ago, my great Aunt Ellen past away. She was quite a lady! She was beautiful, elegant, spunky, and had a small obsession with earrings. Like all the gals in my family, Aunt Ellen was quite a shopper. …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- January 7th
Living in the south, our winters are usually pretty mild in comparison to other states. I’m not a big fan of cold weather, I’d like it to be 70 degrees everyday. One thing I do love about winter is snow. …
01.04.2013
Every once in a while you have to indulge yourself and work from bed, it’s wonderful!
01.03.2013
Took this picture yesterday and totally forgot to post it as my instagram of the day. I had ordered some stickers and mini books from printstagram and they arrived yesterday. I absolutely love them! If you love instagram, you should …
Free Printable 2013 Calendar
Hi everyone! Today I have a fun freebie for you, a cool printable calendar! It features some of my favorite projects and pictures from last year. I created this calendar to size to fit inside a cd case. You just …
Anthro Inspired Party Animal Necklaces
There are so many lovely diy’s you can do with little plastic animals these days going around pinterest! I originally saw this Anthropology knock off diy on Flamingo Toes Here. I loved these little necklaces and thought they were a …
365 Days of Instagram Challenge
Today is not only the start of a new year, it’s the start of a new project. I have been toying with the idea of doing some sort of year long challenge. I have seen other people do 365 challenges …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- December 31st
Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! I hope you are all having a fantastic day and getting ready to ring in the new year! My first day back to my regular schedule just happens to fall on New Years, which is …
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DIY Christmas Card Book
So today I have one last holiday project to share with you all. I am going to show you how to make a cute “book” from your holiday cards. I originally had seen the idea of making a book from …
Christmas Tour
Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas! I had wanted to share some of our holiday decor with you all last week, but time got away from me. So, here is a little peek at some of …
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays everyone! I hope you all are having a great Christmas, enjoying good food, and being with the ones you love most! From my family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Vintage Embellished Wrapping
Merry Christmas Eve everyone! I hope you all are enjoying the day! I just finished the last of my wrapping yesterday. I love wrapping with craft paper! Of course I just had to incorporate some vintage element into the wrapping …
Free Printable Vintage Christmas Gift Tags
Today I am in the midst of the enormity that is my holiday wrapping! I have a habit of picking up little things all year long, and by the time Christmas comes along I have what feels like a million …
DIY Recycled Sweater Wrapping
Hi Everybody! I have a fun gift wrapping idea to share with you all today that you can make with old sweaters. I see sweaters all the time at the thrift store that have sweet patterns, like this fun fair …
DIY Gift Card Bear
Christmas is only a week away, and I am getting so excited! This week I will be sharing a few wrapping tutorials with you. Wrapping gifts is one of my favorite things to do during the holidays! Today I have …
Blogging Day of Silence
I’m stepping away from the blog today for a day of silence for the tragedy that happened in Connecticut this past Friday and to honor the beautiful lives cut too short. Please join me today in remembering, praying for the …
12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Beaded Velvet Hairbands
Hello Everyone! Welcome to my 12th and final day of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I am going to show you how to make these sweet Anthropologie inspired hairbands for all your gals. They whip up really quickly, …
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Merry & Bright
Every year Daryl and I send out Christmas cards to all of our family and friends. This year Beauregard is getting his first taste of family stardom and will be gracing the front of our holiday card as his kitty …
12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Vintage Button Rings and Cufflinks
Hi Everybody! Welcome to day eleven of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts. Today I have a couple fun diy’s for you that are inexpensive and easy, to make great stocking stuffers. I am going to show you how to …
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12 Days of Handmade Gifts- DIY Pet Toys
Hello there! Welcome to day ten of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts. Today I am going to show you how to make fantastic gifts for your favorite furry friends. There is a dog toy made from a felted sweater, …
12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Fun Sharpie Mugs
Hi everyone! Welcome to day nine of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Handmade sharpie mugs have been circulating the web for a while now. You can find a bunch of tutorials on pinterest or google, like the ones Here, …
12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Sweet Birdcage Lamp
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! Welcome to day eight of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I have something super cute for you, a birdcage lamp! Please excuse my lack of tutorial step pictures! …
12 Days Of Handmade Gifts- Vintage Planter IPhone Dock
Hello Everyone! Welcome to day 7 of my 12 Days of handmade gifts! Today I have an awesome DIY for you, vintage planter iphone docks! This tutorial is more on the advanced side. It helps to know about wiring and …
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12 Days of Handmade- DIY Flannel Heating Packs & Hand Warmers
Hey there! Welcome to day six of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I am going to show you how to make heating pads and hand warmers with flannel, feed corn and rice. I have to admit, when I …
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12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Record Coasters
Hi everyone! Welcome to day five of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I have a fun diy gift project you can make for your favorite music fanatic, DIY record coasters. I love repurposing records. I frequent the thrift …
12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Vintage Feedsack Sachets
Hi everybody! Welcome to my day 4 post of my 12 days of handmade gifts guide. I know it’s a day late, but thankfully it made it up today! So, today I am going to show you how to make …
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12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Revamped Canisters
Welcome to day 3 of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts. It is actually day five, but I had some nasty virus on my computer that has prevented me from posting, so today I’ll have three projects for you. My …
12 Days of Handmade Gifts- DIY Recipe Potholders
Hello there! Welcome to day two of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts. Today I am going to show you how to make these fun recipe pot holders. I love hot pads, but mine are getting pretty nasty, so I thought …
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12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Vintage Feedsack Chalkboard Lockets
Hi everybody! Welcome to day 1 of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts. For the next twelve weekdays I will be featuring a new DIY gift for you to make for just about everyone on your list. Today I am …
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Holiday Gift Guide 2012- Handmade Gifts for Gals
Hi everybody! It’s Wednesday again, and it’s time for another holiday gift guide! This week I am showing off some of my favorite gift ideas for the gals in your life. Today’s guide features handmade gifts for gals from the …
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DIY Double Sided Lighted Tree Topper
When I took out all of my holiday decorations this year, I noticed that my tree topper was a bit worse for wear. So, I decided to try making a new one. This topper is really pretty easy to make …
DIY Lighted Tied Fabric Garland
Hello Everyone! Today I am going to share a project I made last year and absolutely love, tied fabric garland. I had originally seen it on pinterest and knew I had to try it. This craft is so easy and …
DIY Drawstring Bag Advent Calendar
Hello Everybody! I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend! Today I have a DIY Advent Calender for you. I am going to show you how to make an advent calendar of little drawstring pouches. These pouches are a great size …
DIY Christmas Craft Round Up- Part 2
Hi Everyone! Today I have a fun Pinterest craft round up for you all. I have compiled some of my favorite DIY Christmas tutorials and inspirations into my pinterest board, Christmas DIY. There are a lot of really cool christmas …
DIY Retro Tinsel Christmas Wreathes
Today I have a super kitschy and adorable project to share with you, retro tinsel wreathes. These little wreathes are a snap to make and so flippin’ cute! I love that they are just as cute unlighted as they are turned …
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