DIY Reclaimed Wood Star
Upcycling pallets has become very popular over the last year or so. Pallets have become one of my favorite materials to work with, so I can totally see the charm. They are free and the wood is nice and old …
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DIY Sweet Vintage Scrappy Patchwork Tote
Making upcycled bags and totes is one of my absolute favorite things to do! I usually make bags with upcycled shabby tablecloths. Over the past year I have played around with patchwork projects from vintage scrap fabrics. I thought it …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- June 2014
Over the past few weeks I have added a few new boards to my Pinterest account that I am really happy to share with all you guys! Yes, they are mostly vintage boards, what can I say. I am a …
My Life in Pictures- May 2014
Beau favorite thing lately is to be outside lounging in the yard! We’ve set up shop at the Raleigh Flea Market a couple of times this month. I always love being out there! We had a lovely …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Magazine Paper Lantern
One of my favorite places in my home is our screened in back porch. I love spending time out there reading or drinking my morning tea! I am in the middle of redecorating the porch this summer. I am changing …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Melanie’s Menagerie
Happy Friday Everyone! We are busy little bees getting ready for the flea market this weekend, but I did want to pop in and share one of my new favorite Etsy artists with you all, Melanie’s Menagerie. Melanie Nord Monsees, …
Easy DIY Vintage Fabric Covered Letter Block Art
A few weeks ago I was sifting through the dollar section at Michael’s and I found some cute wooden blocks that had thin wooden letters on them that were stained in bright colors. I was going to get one or …
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My Life in Pictures- April 3rd-24th
My hubby makes the most beautiful hand turned seam rippers… Chicken Balloons, need I say more 😉 …. Is this the sweetest face, or what! Beau flying his invisible plane… My newly painted dresser and …
DIY Upcycled Knife Bracelet
One of my favorite things to upcycle is old silverware! I have made all kinds of projects with them for holiday gifts in the past. I also have a couple of DIY projects using silverware on the blog like my …
DIY Easter Egg Vases
Easter is this weekend and I wanted to make a fun centerpiece for the table for our Easter dinner. I have been inspired by the adorable egg vases I have seen floating around on Pinterest like this one, this one, …
My Life in Pictures March 20th-27th
This past week we have been pretty busy. Daryl and I set up shop at the flea market last weekend. We took out a lot of my handmade items as well as some beautiful furniture from Marcy’s shop Sunflowers in …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- The Vintage Remix
Happy Friday everyone! Well actually, by the time I finish this post it will be saturday for some of us. It has been a really crazy day here. We are going to be setting up a booth at the Raleigh …
My Life in Pictures- March 6th-13th
My sleepy Beaureguard…. Daryl and Beau at Wrightsville Beach… Me and Beau at the beach. We’ve both got some serious fly aways… Can I please have some oysters? Please… Prancin’ in the sand… My …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 10th
Happy Monday guys! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! Daryl and I went down to the beach this weekend for our anniversary, and it was so beautiful! We had a great time, and Beau really enjoyed his walk …
My Life in Pictures- February 27th- March 6th
Sadie came for a sleepover this past weekend… We took the puppies to the dog park and they had a good long play session… Sadie bravely barking at the big dogs walking by… Sometimes a dog just wants to be …
Spring is on the Way! March DIY Round-Up!
Although we have had an unusually cold winter, I am growing more and more excite that spring is on the way! I am so looking forward to warmer weather and working in the garden! So, I thought I would share …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 3rd
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! My sister’s pup Sadie came over for a sleepover with Beau. They had a great time! We took them to the dog park and the flea market. It was …
My Life in Pictures- February 20th-27th
This plastic bunny is one of my favorite flea market finds! My favorite Dunny and a cute little vintage deer… I love the way my upcycled slide lampshade projects the photos on the wall… My favorite shelf in the kitchen… …
My Life in Pictures- February 13th-20th
Happiness is a little pink owl… My grandfather’s camera… My mom has been working on these little glitter houses. Aren’t they cute! Birthday packages for my Hannah Banana We got a split leash for the …
DIY Heart in a Jar Valentine Pin
Hi guys! I hope you are all having a fabulous week! We are getting hit pretty hard with a winter storm here. So we are hunkering down and praying the power doesn’t go out. I thought I would share …
DIY Retro Valentine’s Day Teapot
I am an avid tea drinker! Ice tea is my favorite, but on cold days like today I like a strong cup of hot tea! Usually I just pop a cup in the microwave for a couple of minutes, …
Fabulous Printables for Valentine’s Day
Hi guys! I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! I am getting ready to take Beau out to the flea market. It’s pretty much a weekly ritual in our house. Before I head out, I wanted to share some of …
My Life in Pictures- January 31st- February 6th
I attended the Let’s Shop Local Shopping Spree on Saturday. There were so many great artists there! I am really looking forward to the next one! Beau attended the local craft show with us, and was totally exhausted after all …
Valentine’s DIY Round Up
Valentine’s Day is less than ten days away and I am so excited to start my valentine crafting! There are so many amazing valentine and love themed diy projects out there on the web. Pinterest is a never ending source …
Let’s Shop Local Shopping Spree Event
Hi guys! This past weekend I had the pleasure to attend the first Let’s Shop Local Shopping Spree at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Let’s Shop Local is a triangle North Carolina organization devoted to showcasing local artists. Their shows …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- January 2014
Hi guys! Pinterest has been one of my favorite things for some time now! I love all the beautiful photos, decor, and vintage and diy inspiration I come across! December was a little hectic and I didn’t end up with …
My Life in Pictures- January 17-23rd
Beau loves to lay his head on my mom’s shoulder when we are in the sunroom at her house… One of my favorite vintage plastic deer… Sadie begging for a treat… Lily wants a treat too…. Lily’s favorite toy, her …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- 2014 Calendars
Happy Friday everyone! As I mentioned the other day, one of my favorite things about the new year is getting new calendars for our home! I always get at least three. There’s one for the kitchen, one for the office, …
My Favorite Free Printable 2014 Calendars
One of my absolute favorite things about starting a new year is getting new calendars. I thought today I would share my favorite free printable calendars from some really fantastic designers on the web. Here they are: Get this Whimsical …
A Year in Instagrams
Hi guys! Happy New Year! So, last year at the beginning of the year I decided to embark on a yearly challenge and take an instagram photo every day to be able to document the year and make a fun …
DIY Chalkboard Party Hat
Hi guys! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday! The new year is fastly approaching and we are starting to think about our New Years Eve plans. We usually spend New Years with my family up at my parents …
Holiday Home Tour 2013
Happy Christmas Eve Everyone! I hope you all are enjoying the holiday! Are you excited Christmas is practically here? I am! One of my absolute favorite things about the holidays is decorating my home. So I thought I would share …
Fun Shrinky Ornament Christmas Tags
Hi guys! It’s been a little crazy around here. I can’t believe it’s Christmas Eve already! I still have not even made a dent in my wrapping! Before the Christmas holiday I wanted to share one last Christmas-y thing, …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Tablecloth Drawstring Gift Bags
Hi guys! A few months ago I came across some shabby Christmas tablecloths at a show and just had to have them! I thought it would be fun to incorporate them into my holiday crafting this year. I didn’t …
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DIY Faux Bois Craft Paper Wrapping
Hi guys! I meant to share this with you all yesterday, but I was still testing things out. I love craft paper and use it every year in my holiday wrapping. I bought a huge roll a few years …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- December 16th
Happy Monday everybody! I love vintage Christmas items! Since Christmas is my favorite time of year, I always decorate early. I collect Christmas items throughout the year, and usually can’t wait to display them in my home. My favorite Christmas …
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DIY Vintage Gumball Charm Cell Phone Plugs
Hello everyone! Happy Friday! Welcome to day five of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I am going to share a really fast and easy diy with you all, Vintage Gumball Charm Cell Phone Plugs. These plugs fit in …
DIY Vintage Button Silhouette Pet Portraits
Hi guys! Welcome to day four of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I am going to share this fun button project with you! I LOVE vintage buttons and have a ton of them! They are one of the …
My So Called Crafty Life Christmas DIY Round Up
Hi guys! Are you all getting into the Christmas holiday yet? I decorated my home a couple of weeks ago. I can’t ever wait till after Thanksgiving. Christmas is my favorite holiday! I finished up the last of my Christmas …
DIY Wooden Doll Necklaces
Hi guys! Welcome to day three of my 12 Days of Handmade Holiday Gifts. Today I am going to show you how to make these fun wooden doll necklaces. These little wearable dolls would be a great gift for the …
Holiday Gift Guides 2013- Gifts for Pets (and Pet Lovers)
Happy guys! I hope you all are enjoying Thanksgiving weekend! We are going to be putting the Christmas lights up on the house this weekend. I am so excited! Today’s gift guide is for all of your furry friends. Don’t …
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New DIY Kits in the Shop & Black Friday Coupons (20% OFF)
Hi guys! I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving filled with lots of great food and being with the ones you love most! I just wanted to pop in for a bit to let everyone know that I have added …
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DIY Upcycled Vintage Tablecloth Christmas Blanket
Hi everyone! Welcome to day eleven of my 12 Days of Christmas crafting! Today I am going to share with you one of my favorite projects I have made this season, my vintage christmas tablecloth blanket. Some of you who …
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Holiday Gift Guides 2013- Gifts for Gals
Hey there! I hope you are all enjoying your weekend! I meant to share this with you guys last night, but the time got away from me. Etsy is so full of wonderful artists! You can find something for everyone …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- November 2013
Hi guys! Christmas is in full swing over here at my house. No matter how much I plan to get ahead before the holiday rush, I always somehow end up behind. I have not had a lot of extra time …
DIY Easy Christmas Plate Collage
Hey everyone! Welcome to day eight of my 12 Days of Christmas crafting here on my blog! Today I am going to share a really simple DIY with you all, a Holiday Plate Collage with custom plates. These plates are …
Holiday Gift Guides 2013- For Kids
Hi guys! Last Friday I started out my holiday gift guides for 2013 with a bunch of fun Etsy finds that would be great gifts for guys. This Friday, or actually Sunday now, I am going to share with you …
DIY Little Angel Tassels
Hey guys! Welcome to day five of my 12 Days of Christmas crafting! Today I am going to share with you how to make these fun angel tassels. These sweet little angels can be displayed on a shelf or strung …
DIY Vintage Wrapping Paper Wrapped House Night Light
Hi guys! Welcome to day four of my 12 Days of Christmas! Today I am going to share with how to make this fun little night-light. I love little Christmas houses, and am in the middle of making a whole …
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Holiday Gift Guides 2013- Gifts for Guys
Happy Friday Everybody! I am very excited to kick off my holiday gift guides today! For the next several weeks, you can tune in every Friday for a different guide to help you find the perfect gift for just about …
DIY Mini Apothecary Jar Necklaces
Hi guys! Are you excited? Halloween is this week! I am looking forward to the holiday! We don’t have trick or treaters in our neighborhood, so Daryl and I don’t do candy. But we do carve pumpkins and do a …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- October 28th
Hi guys! Are you all excited that Halloween is this week? I am! I don’t even get any trick or treaters, and we don’t go out. However, I will be carving pumpkins and watching some fun movies! In honor of …
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I Heart Etsy Fridays- Halloween Printables
Happy Friday Everyone! I am soooo excited, my hubby and I are taking a staycation next week. I have a few things scheduled, but I will not be around the blog much next week. I am really excited that Halloween …
DIY Cute Vintage Halloween Belljars
Hi guys! Today I am going to share my little Halloween bell jars with you guys! As some of you know, bell jars are not anything new around here. I make them for just about every holiday. I am a …
DIY Spooky Cute Mini Ghost Garland
I love cute ghosts around Halloween, probably because I loved Casper cartoons, and my sister loved Casper too! Some of you all may remember last year I made a couple of ghosts to decorate the bookcase with. This year I …
DIY Creepy and Cute Wooden Bead Spiders
Hi guys! Today I am going to share a really easy Halloween project with you all, Wooden Bead Spiders. These little spiders are so easy to make! All you need is a few supplies, and they whip up quickly! They …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- October 21st
Happy Monday everyone! I am so excited that Halloween is so close around the corner! This week the blog is all about the Halloween holiday! Earlier today I shared a diy black kitty plushie tutorial and pattern with you all. …
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Scaredey Cat Plushie and Free Pattern
Hi guys! This week I am so excited to be sharing an entire week’s worth of Halloween DIY projects! I am going to kick off the week with my funny little black Halloween Kitty plush. This little kitty is easy …
DIY Retro Painted Spoon Dolls
Happy Friday everyone! I had quite a crazy schedule yesterday and did not have time to post my latest diy tutorial. So I am going to share it with you all today. I have had a little obsession with spoon …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- October 2013
Hi everybody! I am very excited today to share my favorite pins from Pinterest from the last month with you all today. I didn’t have a lot of extra time to pin lately, but I did add to some of …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Fluffy Flowers
Happy Friday everyone! Today I am so excited to share one of the coolest plush artists on Etsy with you, Fluffy Flowers! Felicia, the fantastic artist behind the creative shop, makes the most adorable plush dolls and animals! Her designs …
DIY Vintage Upcycled Window Memo Board
Hi guys! I love making memo and organizational boards around here, which is kind of funny since I am not an organized person. Making a memo board from an old window is really pretty easy. I made this one to …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- October 7th
Happy Monday everyone! We had a fantastic weekend! We went up to Asheville on Friday and brought my sister back home from college for her fall break. So I got to spend a lot of good sister time this weekend! …
Halloween Craft Round Up- October 2013
Happy October everyone! This is one of my favorite months, not only because of the several birthdays that there are this month in my family including mine, but Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year! I love …
Upcycled Wallpaper Covered Radio Revamp
Hi guys! I picked up this vintage radio from the flea market months ago. It was pretty hideous and definitely needed a little tlc and recovering! I recently found this large scrap on wallpaper on Etsy and immediately knew it …
Upcycled Storeybook Vintage Spool Photo Holders
Hi guys! I hope you all had a beautiful holiday weekend! I always enjoy having an extra day off with my hubby! This week’s craft projects are dedicated to Martha Stewart’s new decoupage line. A few weeks ago I received …
DIY Vintage Watch Part Bottle Necklace
Hi guys! Today I am going to share one of my latest diy jewelry projects with you. I recently came across these fun little watch part bottles at TinyThingsAreCute.com when I was shopping for vintage Halloween minis. Needless to say …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- August 2013
I know I’ve said it like a million times before, but I LOVE Pinterest! Don’t you! This month I have added a few new boards to my collection. Among my new boards are two dedicated to a couple of my …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- August 12th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! This summer has just flown by, and before you know it fall is going to be creeping in. For now at least I want to enjoy the summer while …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Vintage Suits by Mary
Happy Friday guys! This week has been crazy, and we are taking my Hannah off to college tomorrow! I swear time flies! It’s that time of year where summer is winding down and we are all trying to squeeze in …
Summer Days DIY Roundup
Hi guys! Today I am going to share with you a little collection of some of my favorite DIY projects for summer. These projects are so inspiring and they are all definitely on my diy bucket list. Here are my …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- July 2013
Happy Thursday everyone! It is the third Thursday of the month, so you know what that means, a little Pinterest love is coming your way! It has been a little crazy around here this past month, and I haven’t had …
DIY Mini Vintage Thimble Planter Necklaces
Hey guys! I hope you all are having a great day! I recently have scored a large bunch of vintage Women’s Day magazines and have spent the day pouring over them. So.Much.Fun! I am thinking of doing a craft from …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- July 8th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a lovely holiday weekend! Ours was nice and relaxing. We even were able to get in a walk and a trip to the flea market in between the summer rain we’ve had …
DIY Fun Party Cake Buntings
Hi guys! As many of you know all know, I am a sucker for buntings! I love creating them and have dozens around my place. When I was planning Hannah’s graduation party, I knew I had to do at least …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- June 10th
Happy Monday everybody! I hope you all had a great weekend! My little sister Hannah graduated highschool this weekend and we had a fun luncheon with our closest family and friends. I will be posting pics and a few party …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- May 2013
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today I am going to share with you some of my favorite pins from my Pinterest boards over the last month. I haven’t had a lot of time to spend on Pinterest lately. However, I did manage …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Raw Bone Studio
Happy Friday everybody! Today I am very excited to share one of my new favorite shops on Etsy with you, Raw Bone Studio. Robin, the fantastic artist behind the shop, creates a wonderful array of mixed media fiber folk art …
Photo Fabric Spoonflower Tote
Hello everyone! Hope you all are having a fabulous week! Both my projects this week are featuring Spoonflower fabric. For those of you unfamiliar with the company, Spoonflower is a print on demand fabric printer. You can get virtually any …
Fabulous DIY Projects for Spring
I am so excited that Spring is finally here! We have had unusually chilly weather for this time of year here in NC. I can see the trees and the flowers are starting to bloom and there is a little …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- NeatoKeen
Today I am so excited to share one of my absolute favorite Etsy vintage shops ever, NeatoKeen. Cindy is the owner, curator, and vintage linen treasure hunter behind the shop. NeatoKeen is filled with all kinds of amazing and rare vintage linens, …
13 Days of Halloween- DIY Macbeth Quote Plates
Hi everybody! Welcome to day 10 of my 13 Days of Halloween! Today I have a really fun and easy DIY for you! I am going to show you how to add decorative decals to thrift store plates to spell …
13 Days of Halloween- Creepy Cute Spray Painted Creatures
Hello everybody! Welcome to day 8 of my 13 Days of Halloween. Today I have an incredibly simple and cool DIY for you, painted creatures. I love to decorate for Halloween! I have to admit though I’m not into all the …
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13 Days of Halloween- DIY Spooky Hurricane Glass Candle Holders
Hello there! Welcome to day 7 of my 13 days of Halloween! Today I have a cool craft to add some style to your mantel this year, spooky hurricane glass candle holders. This craft is really easy to make, and really …
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13 Days of Halloween- Fun Striped Halloween Tree and Spooky Ghost Ornaments
Happy Friday everyone! Welcome to day 5 of my 13 Days of Halloween special! Today I have one of my favorite Halloween crafts so far to share with you, a Halloween tree. This cute little tree is really easy to make …
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13 Days of Halloween- DIY Cute and Spooky Ghosts
Welcome to day 3 of my 13 days of Halloween DIY party special! Today I have a special DIY for you to make, spooky ghosts! These little cuties are pretty easy to craft and they make adorable decor items to add …
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I Heart Etsy Fridays- Sweet Poppy Cat
Today I am very excited to share with you one of my new favorite shops on Etsy, Sweet Poppy Cat. Amanda Katzenmeyer is the wonderful artist behind the shop who creates amazing plush monsters, cats, and dogs all from recycled wool and …
Beau and Roux’s Corner- DIY Martingale Collar
Today Beaureguard and I have a special DIY for you. I am going to show you how to make a martingale collar. These collars are used a lot in dog training. There are two parts to the collar, the collar …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Pig and Pumpkin
Today I have a super cute Etsy shop to share with you, Pig and Pumpkin. Meghan Downing, the artist behind the brand, creates the most fantastic and whimsical ornaments and tabletop sculptures. I just adore the personality that each of her …
Local Gems- From The Heart Antiques
One of the things I love the most about living so close to Raleigh is that we have an excellent Flea Market that’s open pretty much all year! There are always lots of wonderful things to see, but my favorite …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Little Happy Stitches
This week’s featured artist comes to us from the Ireland, Little Happy Stitches. Wendy, the artist behind this fun little brand, creates the cutest plush and stuffed brooches. They are all bright and cheery, and just lovely! I love her little woodland …
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 …
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 …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Miss Bluebird and Oscar
As you all know by now, I have a small obsession for all things vintage and cute. So, naturally this weeks Etsy fave’s vintagey goodness should be no surprise on why Miss Bluebird and Oscar would be one of my …
Beau & Roux’s Corner
I’ve said it before and i’ll say it again, I am a big animal lover! I love all kinds of animals, but none of them tug at my heart more than my italian greyhound, Beaureguard, and my lynx point siamese …
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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