Turn this free printable vintage can label into charming kitchen wall art!
Gingham Tray Magnet Board
April 26, 2015 by 4 Comments
I’ve been having a very lazy and relaxing weekend away from home, but wanted to show you a super quick project I did before I left. I picked up this vintage metal tray at a thrift store recently. I couldn’t resist the gingham print on it. It’s a little bit worn and rusty, but I think it’s cheerful and charming. I used E6000 glue to attach D-ring hangers on the back, and tied a red ribbon around those to hang it by. {Read More}
a 2 year old and a wire basket
April 22, 2015 by 10 Comments
I was standing there in the antique mall, having one of those raging inner battles. You have those too, right? You know, one of those battles when the sensible side of you says, Do you really need that? (as if “need” has anything to do with it) And the thrifty side of you says, Wait until you find one at a yard sale, you’ll pay less. (who invited Cheapo to go antiquing with us??) And the organized side of you says, Where in {Read More}
Enamelware Colander Hanging Light
April 20, 2015 by 9 Comments
When I drove to Springfield, MO last week with my oldest son, one of the antique stores we visited along the way was a huge building filled with different vendor booths. At one of the booths, I found quite a few enamelware pieces, but my favorite of them was a vintage enamelware colander that said, “made in Poland” on the bottom. It had a few little chips in the enamelware, which I love, and I knew right away that it would {Read More}
antique typewriter, galvanized tote and chippy plate display
April 10, 2015 by 14 Comments
I hope I don’t totally kick myself later, but I’ve decided it’s time to part with a few pieces that have been some of my favorites. It isn’t that I don’t still love them, it’s that I think it’s just time to make room for some new pieces. After awhile, you just start ignoring things that you love, because you’re so used to seeing them, so rotating pieces out keeps our home from looking like the “same old, same old” {Read More}
Farmhouse Kitchen Tables To DIY With Amazing Farmhouse Style
April 9, 2015 by 20 Comments
I’ve been waiting all week for this – It’s time for the 1st Farmhouse Friday feature and we’re talking about farmhouse kitchen tables! I’ve you’ve ever dreamed of creating a farmhouse look in your home, this feature is for you! Each week you can look forward to a different theme, so you’ll get tons of inspiration and ideas. It will be like a weekly farmhouse magazine to help you dream and plan and YOU are invited to share your farmhouse style each week {Read More}
Valspar Chalky Finish Paint Review – Painted Mason Jars & Sign
March 11, 2015 by 66 Comments
Have you heard the news that Lowes is now carrying new Valspar Chalky Finish Paint? This is great news for those who like premixed chalk style paint, but don’t live near any retailers of Annie Sloan or other chalk style paints. I heard it was coming out, and was looking forward to testing it. I’ve tried a lot of chalk-style paints, as well as made my own, so I wanted to see how it compares.
Enamored with Enamelware
March 7, 2015 by 5 Comments
There are a lot of things I’ve collected over the years, but one collection I’ve never gotten tired of is vintage enamelware. It has everything I look for in a collectible item – it fits perfectly with my farmhouse style, it’s affordable, and it can be found in nearly any antique store, as well as yard sales, and thrift shops.
A Fresh New Batch of Farmhouse Signs
March 4, 2015 by 21 Comments
The problem with being a multi-tasker, is sometimes I have WAY too many projects going on at one time, and before I know it, they’ve overtaken my house. I’d be mortified if anyone dropped in unexpectedly right now, so I’m on a mission to get projects finished from all the pieces I’ve drug into my house – before the week is over. Anything that isn’t done before this week is up, is getting taken back out to my workshop. I hate to {Read More}
apple crisp and sledding
March 2, 2015 by 10 Comments
I had about 10 different projects I could have worked on today, but when I woke up this morning, I realized that all I really wanted to do was clean up my kitchen and enjoy it. I usually have way too many projects cluttering up my table and counter, so our kitchen often looks more like a workshop than a kitchen, and I often paint more than I cook in my kitchen. I decided all my projects could wait until tomorrow, {Read More}
