DIY Holiday Spool Necklaces
Hello everybody! I am really excited today because this is the first day of my 12 Days of Christmas series! Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this month I will be posting a Holiday DIY project. I know some of you …
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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 …
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 Yarn Wrapped Wreath
Hi guys! Today I am really excited to share my new Halloween wreath with you all! I love making yarn wrapped wreaths, they are so fun, and the texture is amazing! This is the first wreath I have made with …
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 …
DIY Sweet Stencil Etched Glasses
Hi guys! Today I am going to share a project with you that has been on my crafty bucket list for years, etched glasses. This is a diy that always seemed so hard to me, but once I tried …
Favorite Vintage Finds of The Week- October 14th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! We spent the weekend running errands, however we did manage to get Beaureguard over to the dog park on Sunday. He had a great time! I am getting more …
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DIY Easy Cabinet Knob Necklace
Hi everyone! Today I am going to share a super easy diy with you, cabinet knob necklaces! These little necklaces are so fun to make, and it is a great way to use those fabulous knobs that you cannot afford …
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! …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Halloween Costumes
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have had a beautiful week so far! Today I am going to change up my Etsy Fridays post a little and share a collection of costumes for Halloween. Etsy has some amazing handmade …
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 …
DIY Easy Vintage Patched Shabby Tablecloth
As many of you probably know by now, I have a small obsession with vintage linens. I hoard sheets and tablecloths that I find in shabby condition and repurpose them into many different projects and items I make. Months ago, …
Home Tour- My Master Bedroom
Hi guys! Today I am going to share one of my favorite rooms from my home with you all, my bedroom. We physically didn’t do much to this room besides paint it, scrape the ceiling, and add some custom shelving …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Nicola and the Newfoundlander
Happy Friday everyone! Today I am really excited to share one of my favorite Etsy shops ever, Nicola and the Newfoundlander. Nicola and Bren, the fantastic artists behind the shop, create hand printed comfy clothing and reclaimed wood jewelry and home …
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DIY Vintage Recipe Box Scrappy Journal
As some of you all know by now, I am a big fan of Instagram! I love taking pictures with my phone and tablet, and Instagram makes it easy for me to add artsy filters and easily share them with …
DIY Vintage Wallpaper Heart Garland
As many of you know by now, I have a weakness for vintage wallpaper! I LOVE the prints and textures! I have a ton of scraps in my stash and have been thinking of something fun to do with …
DIY Leather and Rhinestone Wrap Bracelet
Hi guys! I first saw this idea on Pinterest from Honestly WTF Â last year and thought I have to make one of these! Like most things that I see and want to make, it takes me a looong time to …
September DIY Roundup- Vintage Repurposing
One of my absolute favorite things to do is repurpose vintage items into something cool! A lot of my DIY’s are repurposed vintage items. They are the most fun to work with in my opinion. Today I wanted to share …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Slide Lampshade
One of my most treasured possessions is a large lot of slides that my grandfather had from when my mom and aunt were growing up. There are hundreds of slides, and some really fantastic pictures. We scanned a good most …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- September 9th
Happy Monday everyone! It’s one of those days today where I am just dragging. Mondays are not always my friend. I could not miss my finds of the week today though, that’d make me sad! This past week I have …
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Mid Century Inspired Lampshade with Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Medium
Hi everyone! As some of you have already heard, I recently have been lucky enough to blog for a Martha Stewart Crafts campaign from The Blueprint Social for Plaid. I received a box of goodies from Martha Stewart’s new decoupage …
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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 …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- September 2nd
Happy Monday and Happy Labor Day everyone! I hope you are all having a fantastic and restful holiday! Daryl and I have been busy trying to put my car back together today, and we are getting ready to make poblano …
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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 …
DIY Fast and Easy Stenciled Frame
Hi guys! I recently bought these sweet Martha Stewart adhesive stencils when I had a coupon at the craft store. I thought well, I bet they lose their stickiness but I’ll give them a try, so I did. And I …
DIY Thrift Store Chair Makeover
Hi guys! A few weeks ago I was at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store and found this lonely little chair. I thought it had a good design and it was sturdy, better yet, it was a whopping three dollars. Custom …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Sushipot Studio
Happy Friday everyone! Do you guys remember that fantastic vintage shop, Sushipot Vintage, that I shared with you all a few weeks back? Well, today I am going to share Suzanna Scott’s other fantastic handmade altered art shop with you, …
DIY Vintage Milk Cap Dimensional Art
Hi guys! Today I am going to share one of my favorite new diy’s with you. I have been seeing a lot of button art lately like this button monogram from American Crafts. I love the dimensionality of it, and …
DIY Instagram Mats
This year I have been getting really into Instagram! I love posting pictures! This year I started doing an Instagram every day with the end goal of creating an Instaprint calendar for 2014. I discovered Printstagram last year around the …
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 …
Funky DIY Summer Sunnies
One of my favorite accessories to hoard is sunglasses! When I wore contacts, I had a ton of them! Now thanks to our lovely NC allergies, I can’t handle contacts anymore, so I am limited to a couple pair of …
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 …
DIY Huge Upcycled Towel Tote
Hi guys! Today I am going to share a super easy and fun summer diy with you! I am going to show you how you can make a supersized summer carry all tote from a towel and some cotton webbing. …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- August 5th
Happy Monday everybody! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! This week is going to be crazy. My baby sister is heading to college at UNC-Asheville this weekend! I still can’t quite believe it! We’re trying to cram in …
Easy Upcycled Bike Basket
I have had several bicycles since I was little, but none of them can hold a candle to my Electra Townie! I LOVE this bike! It is so comfortable to ride, and it is a multi-speed bike which makes hilly …
DIY Summer Bicycle Yarn Wrapped Wreath
Hey guys! Today for bike week I am going to share a fun summer wreath with you all. A few weeks ago, I was browsing through TinyThingsAreCute.com and I happened upon this little plastic red bike cake topper. It was …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- July 29th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a lovely and relaxing weekend! This week I am going to do something a little special. Something I have never really shared with you all, is that I adore my bicycle! So, …
DIY Upcycled Fabric Covered Pots
I will be the first person to admit, I don’t have a very green thumb. Luckily my husband has better luck with plants or nothing at our house would ever grow. We have a small square foot garden next to …
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 22nd
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! Today I have some really fun vintage finds to share with you! When I am at home I leave the tv on when I am working because otherwise it …
Shop Local Raleigh’s Boutique Blowout Weekend!
Hi everybody! I wanted to share some of the pics from Friday night at the Shop Local Raleigh Boutique Blowout! My mom and I both had such a blast! It was great meeting so many local shop owners and discovering …
Shop Local Raleigh’s Boutique Blowout Sale VIP Night
Hey guys! I just got in a little while ago from a fantastic shopping trip to Shop Local Raleigh’s Boutique Blowout Sale VIP night. This is a great sale, and it is for a great cause, supporting our local boutiques! …
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DIY Painted Sneakers
Hey guys! Happy Thursday! Only one more day to go to the weekend! I am hoping the sun comes out so we can take Beau on a little hike. As some of you may already know, my baby sister Hannah …
DIY Sweet Stenciled Picnic Plates
Some of my best summer memories from when I was a kid involve summer picnics. I loved helping my mom pack our lunch! It has been a really long time since I have been on a proper picnic, and so …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- July 15th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! It’s been rainy and yucky here lately, but the sun did peek out a little today. All this rain has had me thinking of the beach and taking a …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Tablecloth Water Bottle Carrier
Daryl and I love to take Beauregard on walks around the lake in Apex. We go almost every weekend, as it’s Beau’s favorite place to go walking too. The trail around the lake is paved so you never have to …
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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 …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- American Dreams
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic and safe 4th! For americans, we celebrate Independence day with fireworks and flags. Today I would like to share with you some of my favorite flag “old Glory” flag finds …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Tablecloth Picnic Blanket
Happy Independence Day everybody! I hope you are all enjoying the day with family and friends! Today I want to share with you this super fast and easy diy that you can make  for your next outdoor picnic or concert. …
DIY Solar Lighted Tied Garland
Hi everyone! Today I am going to share with you how to make this fun solar lighted garland. I am currently fixing up my back screened in porch and wanted to add a string of lights. Of course I wanted …
Home Tour- Our Office/Music Room
Hi guys! Today I am a bit under the weather, but I did want to share another room of our home with you before I retire for the evening. This is the room that my hubby uses the most. These …
DIY Blind Box Toy Party Bunting
Blind box toys are one of my favorite things! I can’t help myself and any time I come across some I have to buy one. For those of you who aren’t familiar with blind box toys they are small vinyl …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Sherlock BBC Fan Finds
Happy Friday everyone! Last week Hannah and I watched the second series of Sherlock, the BBC’s modern take on the Sherlock Holmes stories. For those of you who haven’t seen this show, go check it out! It is one of …
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 …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- June 2013
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today I am happy to be sharing this month’s favorite pins from my pinterest boards! It has been a little bit of a crazy start to the summer around here lately, but I have been able to …
DIY Fun Party Animal Picks
I love little plastic animals! I used to have a small collection of them when I was little. There have been so many toy animal craft projects circulating around the internet that look like a total blast to make! Here …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- June 17th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! One of my new little obsessions is vintage wall pockets. I absolutely love wall pockets! I love that you can use them for flowers, which is great if you …
DIY Upcycled Record Medallions
As many of you know by now, I am an avid record collector. I LOVE vintage vinyl and I love to craft with vintage records that are either scratched or super cheesy. A few weeks ago I snatched up a …
DIY Vintage Wallpaper Embellished Tin Can Holders
Hi everybody! As many of you know, I have a small obsession with vintage wallpaper. I LOVE it! I love the prints and the textures of the different papers! They are great for a variety of projects or scrapbooking. Today …
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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 …
Fast and Easy Record Gifts for Dad
Hi guys! I hope you are all enjoying your week! Father’s Day is a few weeks away still, but I always like to make my gifts a bit before hand so I am not rushed when the date creeps up …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- June 3rd
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all have had a great start to the week! I am busy working on my sister’s graduation luncheon this week. I haven’t had much time to really sift through Etsy too much, however I …
DIY Easy Vintage Ribbon Keychain
Hello everyone! Hope you all are having a great week! This week has just flown by for me. My little sister Hannah is graduating Highschool next week and we have all been busy planning a graduation luncheon. I will most …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- May 27th
Hi everyone! Happy Memorial Day! I hope you are all enjoying this lovely holiday weekend! In honor of this fantastic patriotic holiday, I have put together a little collection of red, white, and blue vintage items for you. This is …
DIY Vintage Wallpaper Letters
Happy Thursday everyone! I hope you have all had an amazing week! Today I am going to share with you a fun DIY you can do with vintage wallpaper. These little letters are so sweet and they are so fast …
DIY Vintage Inspired Little Deer Lamp
Hello there! I am really excited to share this diy with you guys today! I have been wanting to make this little lamp for some time now. Now that it is finished, I am happy to say that it was …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Sushi Pot Vintage
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have had an amazing week! Today I would like to share one of my favorite Etsy Vintage shops with you all, Sushipot Vintage. This shop is so wickedly quirky with items ranging from …
DIY Framed Vintage Wallpaper Magnetic Board
Hi guys! I do hope you all are having a lovely week! Today I am going to share with you one of my favorite of my recent projects, a diy vintage wallpaper magnetic board. Vintage wallpaper is one of my …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Jewelry Magnets
Hello everyone! Sorry I have been mia the last couple of days. I have been under the weather. But I am back and excited to share this project with you all today! I am going to show you how to …
Shrinky Charm Bracelets Today at Free Pretty Things For You!
Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a lovely day! I am so excited to announce that I have a little guest post over at Free Pretty Things for You today! For any of you who are unfamiliar with …
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DIY Linen Phone Sleeve and My New Shutterfly Case
Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday! So, today I am going to share with you which of my Shutterfly phone case designs I went with, as well as an easy tutorial on how to make a protective sleeve for your phone. I …
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Mother’s Day DIY Round Up
Happy Wednesday everyone! As you all know, Mother’s Day is coming up really soon. I always like to make gifts for my moms. It’s always nice to give something thoughtful and handmade to the ones you love most, especially mom. …
DIY Retro Scribble Painted Glassware
Hello everyone! Today’s post is a bit late. I meant to have this up Thursday, but we have been travelling today to DC and just settled into our hotel for the evening. I will probably be a little sparse with …
Home Tour- Master Bathroom Makeover
At the beginning of this month we have officially been homeowners for three years! I absolutely love our little house! It is a tiny little ranch in Fuquay Varina which is a suburb of the Raleigh area. When we bought …
DIY Ikea Lack Side Table Revamp
Hi everybody! I had meant to post this one yesterday, but sometimes there just are not enough hours in the day. You know what I mean? We are getting ready to go up to Washington D.C. for Hannah’s highschool graduation …
A Little App Love
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you are all having a fabulous week! In lieu of my usual Etsy Friday feature, today I want to share with you some of my favorite apps. These are applications I use on my phone …
Repurposed Vintage Tablecloth Cross Body Tote
Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday! Today I am going to share with you one of my favorite new tote bags! This fun and easy summer cross body tote is made from a fabulous old shabby tablecloth and features a luscious aqua …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Chicken Love
Happy Friday everybody! I hope you all have had a lovely week! As some of you all know by now, I absolutely love chickens! I have a small flock of backyard chickens that we keep at my mom’s house. Having …
DIY Vintage Spoon Curtain Tie Backs
As many of you know by now, I love to repurpose all kinds of things! It seems like every week I am at the thrift store or flea market at least once. I recently came across a set of mismatched …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- April 8th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I can’t believe that it is already the second week of April! This year is just flying by! The first thing I always think of with this month is …
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 …
DIY Fabric Photo Note Cards
In case you all haven’t noticed yet, I am totally in love with Spoonflower! Both of my craft projects this week are using spoonflower fabric I designed myself using some of my favorite photos. These note cards are super simple …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- April 1st
Happy Monday everyone! Or should I say, happy April Fool’s day! The guys in my family, as well as my sister, like to play pranks from time to time. Needless to say they love April Fools day! My mom and …
Funky Repurposed Clock from a Vintage Light Globe
One of my favorite places to go here in Raleigh is the Vintage Village. It is a fantastic little village with a group of several stores brimming with antiques of all kinds. There is even a little salvage place where …
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DIY Spring Peter Pan Collar from Vintage Sheets
Bonjour mes amis! I hope you are all having a wonderful day today! My parents are out of town this week, so my little sister is staying with me at my house. Hannah has just turned 18 and will …
Mini Egg Landscapes
I recently spent some time searching around pinterest for an Easter round up, which you can see here. One of my favorite projects was these fantastic little eggshell planters from the sweet blog Le Robin’s Nest. I was so inspired …
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! …
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 …
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 …
