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Stenciled Vintage Suitcase | What a Wonderful World

 What a Wonderful World Stenciled Vintage Suitcase Recently, when my son and daughter-in-law were visiting, we went to Hannibal, MO, to visit the shops downtown. In one of my favorite shops I found a vintage suitcase at a great price. My husband asked why I wanted it. To be honest, I had no idea!   I thought about painting it because it’s dinged up, but I just couldn’t decide.

Talk of the Town #186

Let me ask you two questions, if I might, before we get into today’s party. On the surface, these questions might seem strange or even a tad nosey, but I hope you’ll understand.

DIY Gifts: Finished Projects Friday: Share Yours!

DIY Gifts: Finished Projects Friday: Share Yours! Have you finished any projects lately?  I’ve completed quite a few projects and I wanted to share them and also give you an opportunity to share your finish projects.  You don’t have to be a blogger. Just snap a photo of your project and link it up below.  I’ll leave it open for awhile. Some of the projects I finished are for my own home and some of them are for gifts.

St. Charles Missouri Day Trip

St. Charles Missouri Day Trip Anyone else doing a staycation this year? My husband started a new job, so no traveling for us this summer, other than  a day trip here and there, which is fine.  I really need to just relax and refocus anyway. Guess I’m long overdue to just kick back for a spell. My daughter and I started doing day trips last month. We went to the  Saint Louis Zoo.  We plan to go back and see {Read More}

Talk of the Town #182

Every year I vow not to complain about the heat after complaining about the cold for so long. So not complaining, but heck, it’s hot! Just stating the facts. 😉 Now, back to the regular scheduled party! Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! DIY Ideas: Farmhouse, Travel, Faith, Family, Autumn & Winter Farmhouse Wood Tray Thrift Store Makeover DIY Grilling Station or Potting Table {Read More}

DIY Patriotic Project Ideas + Talk of the Town #179

DIY Patriotic Project Ideas + Talk of the Town July 4th is only a little over 2 weeks away, but there’s still time to whip up some decor with these DIY Patriotic Project Ideas! Last week’s party was filled with ideas, so I’m featuring a few of my favorites. Patriotic Bunting – Let’s Add Sprinkles DIY Decoupaged Summer Firework Blocks – Homeroad Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Ribbon Wreath – Across the Boulevard DIY Rustic Light Up Pallet Flag – Tee Diddly Dee {Read More}

Merry Little Christmas Chalkboard Sign, Chalking Series Project 11

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Chalkboard Sign Today I would like to do something a little different. I’d like for you to share your merry little Christmas memories and I’ll share one of mine. I know sometimes Christmas can be a difficult time for some, but hopefully we all have at least one very merry Christmas memory. Maybe it was when you were a child and received a very special toy. Or maybe it was your first  Christmas as {Read More}

Talk of the Town #134

I just returned from visiting family in New Mexico last night and my sister decided to return with me on the train.  We waited 7 hours in the Albuquerque depot because someone died on the track just outside of LA delaying our train from departing. There was a huge group of senior citizens traveling together and every available seat in the depot was taken, so my sister and I had to sit on the floor that whole time. Oh well, {Read More}

Favorite Finds, Movie & Music Recommendations: July Edition

Favorite Finds, Movie & Music Recommendations: July Edition I have really come to enjoy sharing my favorite finds and music and movie recommendations with you each month.  My hope is that you’ll discover something new that you’ll enjoy as well! Favorite Finds:  Since it’s summer, I’m loving travel and geography theme pillow covers! First up, this Happy Camper pillow is so cute and at $2.89 (including shipping), it’s a steal! I love this set of four Geography Theme pillow covers.  They are {Read More}

Talk of the Town #126

Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Joanna Gaines Style Farmhouse Milk Bottles Wall Vase DIY Lavender Projects for Gift-Giving 130 Summer Recipes with Lemons! Master Bedroom Makeover Rusty Hammer Door Stop Clothespin Wreath – How to Paint Clothespins DIY Wooden Birdhouse Sign For Lovebirds Canadian Maple Leaf Adirondack Footstool Easy Peasy Canada Day Sign Fourth of July Décor from the Dollar Store Picket Fence {Read More}