Have you ever seen a picture in a magazine or book and wanted to copy the look? Most of us can’t afford to buy everything that we like in an inspiration picture, but there’s a way to get around that pesky money issue, by shopping thrift stores. Today I’m sharing how to shop thrift stores…
Welcome to Best of the Weekend! We are glad that you are here and are starting your weekend with us. We’ve got some exciting new to share! Next week we’ll be adding three new hostesses to the party. Please join me in welcoming Shelley from Calypso in the Country, Liberty from B4 and Afters, and…
For this month’s Power Tool Challenge unconventional materials theme, I made a DIY Peg Game that uses brass casings instead of traditional wood pegs. I love playing this game at Cracker Barrel and now I can play it at home. This month’s unconventional materials theme is a fun one. Last year when we did this…
An antique mirror hangs over our fireplace, and while it’s beautiful alone, it looks even better when it’s adorned with a seasonal wreath. To decorate this mirror for fall, I crafted a DIY Wheat Wreath. Make a DIY Wheat Wreath for Fall Supplies Wheat Bundle Wire Wreath Form (Similar to what I used) Floral…
Welcome to Best of the Weekend! We are glad that you are here and are starting your weekend with us. Hurricane thoughts are on my mind this weekend. Let’s hope that there will be minimal damage and flooding from the vicious storm. It is our pleasure to host the Best of the Weekend Party…
Earlier this week I shared my Traditional Fall Mantel with Vintage Charm. Today I’m sharing more of the Vintage Fall Decor in our living room. This room gets great morning light and it’s the first room you see when you enter our home. It makes me happy to decorate it for each season and…
September brings fall with its cooler temperatures, crystal clear skies, and beautiful colors. When I decorate for fall, I start with my mantel. This year, I created a Traditional Fall Mantel with Vintage Charm. Fall Ideas Tour I’m thrilled to share my mantel as part of a Fall Ideas Tour. Be sure to check out…
Welcome to Best of the Weekend! We are glad that you are here and are starting your weekend with us. This week was a bit stressful for me. I attended two funerals, spent some time in the hospital with a dear friend who is having heart trouble, and I had scans to see how my…
It’s September and time to think about transitioning to fall. I’m not ready to let go of summer but fall is coming whether I’m ready or not. This month’s Stitch Fix box contained items perfect for transitioning from summer to fall. I am a Stitch Fix affiliate and if you make a purchase, I make…
Welcome to Best of the Weekend! We are glad that you are here and are starting your weekend with us. It’s Labor Day Weekend! The summer flew by so quickly and I plan to enjoy September’s warm days and to pretend that fall isn’t on its way. Our sweet neighbor who was a WWII veteran…
Welcome to Best of the Weekend! We are glad that you are here and are starting your weekend with us. We are looking for a few bloggers to join us as as co-hosts for Best of the Weekend. If you are interested, please complete this form. It is our pleasure to host the Best…
The calendar says we have a month of summer left, but now that schools have started and Labor Day is quickly approaching, it feels like summer is ending. There is still pool, lake and beach time left, so I thought I’d share an End of Summer Reading List with you. I’m sharing what I read…