Summer Birdhouse Wreath
Hi guys! I know it has been a while since I posted a tutorial here on the blog. I have had a bunch of things to share, but life has been a little crazy here lately. My pregnancy is really …
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DIY Vintage Paint By Number Bookends
Hi guys! I hope you all had a wonderful week! Christmas is coming very soon! Today I am here to share one last Christmas gift DIY with you all. Today I am going to share how to make these fun …
DIY Vintage Yarn Wrapped Christmas Tree
Hi everyone! I hope you all are enjoying my Kitschmas series! I have a couple more vintage Christmas decorating diy’s to share with you before I move into my diy kitschmas gifts. Today I am going to share a tutorial …
My So Called Crafty Life’s Halloween Roundup
Hi guys! I know a lot of us are gearing up for Halloween crafting, if we haven’t started already. So, today I wanted to share a little round up of all of my Halloween crafts from the last couple of years. Hope …
Easy DIY Hoop Paintings
The first time I saw one of those large wooden quilting hoops at the fabric store, I fell in love. I bought a few of them, and then they sat in my closet for a while. I was waiting for …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- June 29th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We took Beau out on the lake with his new doggie life vest, and went swimming. He swam and swam, it was adorable! I think there will be lots …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- June 22nd
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We enjoyed spending time with my father in law yesterday cooking out and playing cornhole. The dogs had a great time running around the backyard too! I wear sunglasses …
Vintage Crafts- Nature Prints
Hi guys! I am here to share another vintage craft project with you all. These nature prints are from a vintage McCall’s Needlework and Crafts Magazine from Spring/Summer of 1958. These vintage McCall’s mags are my favorites to go through …
Five Minute DIY Vintage Hanky Watch
Hey guys! I wanted to pop in and share a super easy DIY watch with you all today! Sometimes I love to wear a watch, but the bands aren’t always breathable and can make my wrists feel sweaty. It’s super …
Easy Letter and Vintage Wallpaper Art
Hey everyone! I hope you all are enjoying your week! I recently picked up a partial roll of some gorgeous vintage wallpaper. There was not enough to do an accent wall anywhere in my house, so I am using it …
Fabulous Handmade Bags and Totes Round Up
One of my favorite things to make in the whole world is a new tote or purse! I am always looking for ideas and patterns that are unique and fun. So, this month I thought I’d share ten of my …
Vintage Wallpaper Covered Easy Marquee Arrow
A few weeks ago I was at Michel’s and I saw these fantastic marquee letters from Heidi Swapp. I thought they were so cute, and when I saw the one shaped like an arrow I just had to get it. …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 2nd
Happy Monday everyone! Can you believe it’s March already? I am so looking forward to spring time, longer days, and warmer weather! It’s time to start seeing some lovely color again. One of my favorite things about spring is that …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- January 5th
Happy January everyone! Can you believe it’s 2015! We are definitely getting into the wintry weather here this week. I have been so cold, all I want to do is cuddle up under my blankets with some tea! So, this …
Holiday Gift Guides 2014- Gifts for Teens
Hey guys! The past few weeks have been a little of a whirlwind! I can’t belive this year is already almost over, I swear it has gone by so fast! I am knee-deep in making holiday gifts for my own …
DIY Vintage Christmas Brooch Necklace
Hey everyone! One of my favorite things to collect at the holidays is vintage brooches! I love the whimsy of them! I thought it would be fun to add in one of my newest vintage reindeer brooches to a statement …
DIY Mid Century Modern Halloween Village
Hey guys! Halloween is coming early to the blog! Every day this week I will be sharing a new Halloween DIY with you all! To start off the crafting I thought I’d share my favorite project first. I am a …
DIY Fun Clutch Purse from an Anthro Place Mat
A few weeks ago I was in Anthropologie with my mama, and came across these fun place-mats. I thought it was so cute, but we’re not that fancy when it comes to our place settings. In fact most of …
Easy Framed Vintage Toys for a Kid’s Room
Hey guys! Today I am going to share an easy decorating diy with you all. I have a serious love for vintage tin toys! I usually don’t indulge myself since I am drowning in all my other vintage collections. However, …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- August 2014
Hey everyone! It’s that time of the month again where I share my obsession with Pinterest with you all! As far as social media goes, Pinterest is my black hole. I get lost in it all the time! This past …
Easy Upcycled Retro Yard Flamingo Revamp
One of my favorite things to do in summer is projects for my garden! I have not really done too many outdoor projects this year. My mom was cleaning out the hall closet the other day at her house and …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- August 4th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend and a great start to August! I cannot believe fall is just around the corner! Thank goodness we still have quite a few weeks of summer weather left around …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- July 2014
I swear this month has just flown by! It’s going to be fall before you know. I have not been pinning a whole lot over the past month since it has been a little crazy and my sister is home …
Easy DIY Vintage Bark Cloth Covered Stool
Vintage bark cloth is one of my favorite types of vintage fabric, and as many of you know, vintage fabric is my favorite thing ever! I was so happy to have found this wonderful curtain piece at the antiques festival …
DIY Vintage Bottlecap Tray
One of my favorite items to collect is vintage bottle caps! I love the different graphics on them! They are a lot of fun to craft with as well. I upcycled an Ikea tabletop a while ago and used vintage …
DIY Chunky Braided Vintage Fabric Necklace
One of my favorite things in the whole world is vintage linens! I collect all kinds of them from tablecloths and tea towels, to hankies, to bed sheets. After I made my vintage bed sheet patchwork curtain last year I …
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 …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- April 29th
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! As anyone in my family will readily tell you, I am head over heels for shoes! I love them! All kinds of shoes! I mostly wear sneakers and sandals, but …
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 …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 31st
Happy Monday everyone, well actually now Tuesday here! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! We took Beau to the park this weekend to play with his puppy cousin Kaponi. They had quite a fun time! This week I …
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 …
DIY Custom Wooden Stationary Box
Today I am going to share how to make a custom wood box with a slide lid with you. This is something I have wanted to make for a while now, but I couldn’t decide what I wanted to put …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- February 2014
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, I LOVE Pinterest! I pin a lot and I get so much inspiration from all the beautiful things on Pinterest! This month I have pinned a bunch of new items to …
DIY Vintage Flour Sack Guitar Strap
My sister Hannah’s birthday was this past weekend. She is a hard gal to shop for, mostly because she is always saving up and buying big-ticket items, which makes it a little hard to get a store-bought gift for her …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- January 27th
Happy Monday everybody! I hope you all had a beautiful weekend! I have been shopping around for a new pair of eye glasses. I always buy plastic frames that have a vintage feel to them . I would love to …
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DIY Easy Studded Sweater
Hi guys! I hope you are all getting a good start to 2014! I am just coming out of my Christmas coma and have been getting caught up on everything. Today I wanted to share this week’s upcycled sweater project. …
Easy DIY Heart Back Sweater
We have had quite a cold front in our area this week! When I woke up this morning it was 17 degrees out. I know for some of my northern friends, that’s nothin’! However, to us southern gals, it’s flippin’ …
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 …
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 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 …
DIY Repurposed Little Saucer Family Portrait Plates
Hi guys! Welcome to the second post of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts here on the blog. Today I am going to share a super fast and fun DIY, Family Portrait saucers. This is not a new idea. I …
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DIY Funky Retro TV Frame
Hi guys! Welcome to the first day in the series of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts 2013. For the next twelve weekdays, I am going to be sharing some DIY gifts to make for just about everyone on your …
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 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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DIY Cute Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper Mats
Hey everybody! Welcome to the third day on my 12 Days of Christmas! Today I am going to share one of my favorite new Christmas crafts, Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper Mats! I love how they add a cute festive touch …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- September 30th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! It was absolutely beautiful here! My mom and I went out to Liberty on Friday for the Liberty Antiques Festival, which was awesome! Saturday we took Beau out to …
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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 Leather and Rhinestone Wrap Bracelet
Hi guys! I first saw this idea on Pinterest from Honestly WTF 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 …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Blue Raspberry Designs
Happy Friday everyone! Growing up, I was never into Barbies or dolls. I loved my stuffed animals, and had a ton of them! I am still head over heels for plushies to this day.So, today I am really excited to …
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 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 …
DIY Vintage Advertising Pin Frame
A few weeks ago I found the cutest little vintage advertising pins while browsing through etsy one evening before bed. They really popped out at me, so I just had to get them! I thought they would make a really …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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- Gifts for Dad
Happy Friday Everyone! I know that Father’s Day is this Sunday, but I thought I would share some of my favorite dad gifts on Etsy this week. For those of you that have dads and husbands that are impossible to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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, …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- October 15th
Yesterday I bought my very first vintage lamp. I found it at my favorite local thrift store. It is a vintage Irmi children’s lamp from the 50’s or 60’s. The thing I love so much about this lamp is that is has …
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Fun Felt Quote Pillow
Hello Everybody! I apologize my posts are running behind this week. I have been having problems with a new plugin for my wordpress. This was supposed to be posted yesterday. Everyone in my family is a die hard Beatles …
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