I have a thing for antique bed headboards and footboards, and have been fortunate to get quite a few of them at auctions at prices that blew me away. Unfortunately, none of them were the right size for my bed, and they are hard to sell online, because the shipping often costs more than what I charge for them. This was an antique headboard that I turned into a coat rack (more about it here). Not only did it have a {Read More}
Saying Grace … 4 Chalkboard Art Mealtime Prayer Printables
December 3, 2014 by 2 Comments
I think our family must be going out to eat too often, because lately I keep finding inspiration for projects from paper placemats while dining out. We went out for breakfast on the day my middle son had to return to college, after Thanksgiving break. On the table were paper placemats, that had the mealtime prayers of 4 different faiths on them – you don’t see that very often, do you?
Wish List for Christmas Chalkboard
November 29, 2014 by 4 Comments
Welcome to day 9 of my 12 Days of Christmas event! Did you hit the stores to find great deals on Black Friday? I don’t like waking up so early in the morning to stand in the cold, so I never do, but I do need to get busy with my Christmas shopping, because I know the next month will fly by. For the last several weeks, my kids have been mentioning ideas of gifts they’d like for Christmas, and I told {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #165 – Christmas Decor Galore!
November 25, 2014 by 11 Comments
Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party – thanks for joining us! I’ve been working all week on projects for my 12 Days of Christmas event, so there is paint, glitter, and paper scraps all over my house, but it’s been fun! If you missed the first 5 days, you can find them HERE. Come back later this evening, to see what I made for day 6!! We have an incredible party – full of wonderful Christmas decor features this week, {Read More}
Cake Pan Christmas Chalkboard – 12 Days of Christmas {day 2}
November 21, 2014 by 4 Comments
I hope you rummaged through you recycling bin yesterday, and have gotten started making yourself a Cookie Cutter Window Candy Jar – you could whip up several of them in an evening! I’ve been happily munching on the soft peppermints in my jar for several days. At this rate, I’ll gain 10 pounds before November has even ended! Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas celebration won’t make you gain any weight at all, but it might make you want {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #164 – lots of Vintage Christmas Decor!
November 18, 2014 by 13 Comments
Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party! This is my favorite time of year to host the VIP, because there are always lots of great ideas shared for using Vintage Christmas Decor in your home (or non-Christmas vintage decor USED as Christmas decor!). You’ll see that there’s no reason to take down your regular decor to get ready for the holidays – just “festive” it up! Before we get started with the party, I want to invite you to join me, {Read More}
Farmhouse Meets Industrial Wall Bins
November 17, 2014 by 17 Comments
Obviously, farmhouse style is my favorite style, but if I had a 2nd home, I would go a totally different direction with it. Should living in the country ever become too much work to maintain as my husband and I get older, I dream of finding an old building in a downtown district – one with brick walls, exposed metal pipes and wood floors – loaded with industrial style. Since I can’t have both, I have to find ways to introduce {Read More}
Barnyard Animals Rustic Sign
November 13, 2014 by 13 Comments
Inspiration for a project often comes in the most unlikely of places, but the inspiration for my latest project surprised even me. It wasn’t Pinterest, it wasn’t an arts and crafts show, it wasn’t another blog…it was while I was eating at a fast food restaurant.
Autumn Photo Transfer to Wood
November 12, 2014 by 12 Comments
Did you take any photos this autumn, while the pretty leaves were still on the trees? I’m so glad I did. It’s a great excuse to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty that surrounds my home. Two of my favorite shots were of the view looking down the gravel road that’s in front of our house. One of the shots was taken on a beautifully foggy morning, and the other was taken on a bright and sunny day. Taking photos doesn’t {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #163 – Packed with Vintage Home Decor Ideas!
November 11, 2014 by 13 Comments
Hello and welcome to the Vintage Inspiration Party! We hope you all are well, enjoying the last bits of fall and maybe gearing up for the holidays. This is the party for all things VINTAGE! If you missed last week’s Party, we have some wonderful features to show you from it, but be sure to go back and visit, because there were over 100 vintage home decor ideas were shared!
