This year I was looking to do something a little different for the front porch for Christmas. When I tripped over some skis at the thrift store on half price day, I knew I had my answer. Chalk painted skis for my porch! And when I say "tripped over", I mean I literally tripped over...
Mason Jar Christmas Luminarias
These mason jar luminarias are a super easy five-minute craft for the holidays. And they make cute DIY hostess or teacher gifts. I've been loving these Ball quilted mason jelly jars lately, so I decided to turn some into festive votive holders for Christmas. Or luminarias for the fancy folk. There's just something about the...
Loving Vintage Christmas Ornaments
I'm often asked why I use so many old ornaments and decorations in my holiday decor. I prefer the term vintage as opposed to old, but hey, I'm not the one doing the asking. Shiny Brite ornaments, kitschy plastic deer, raggedy little putz houses. They all have a special place in my home. And in...
Holiday Gift Guide For The Retro Christmas Lover
Less dangerous than an estate sale. Cleaner than a thrift store. Welcome to my Holiday Gift Guide For The Retro Christmas Lover. Normally I'm all about what you can find at the thrift stores and estate sales, but I thought maybe some of you want an easier way to get the look. So I've compiled...
Cloved Clementines Hostess Gift
Do you love the smell and look of those cloved orange pomander balls? Do you love those cute and tasty little clementine oranges? Well, if the two loves of your life got together and made sweet sweet love, their baby would be cloved clementines! If you aren't familiar with clementines they are those teeny tiny...
Vintage Style Thanksgiving Table Decor
My simple Thanksgiving table decor is so incredibly simple this year there's not even a dining room table involved. Because really, I still can't figure out what side of the paper plate the plastic knife goes on. Or where to place the Garfield coffee mugs. So I went ahead and set up my centerpiece on...
Falling For An Estate Sale
Estate sale season is pretty hot and heavy around here this fall. If you've never been to a sale before, you really should try one out. They can be game-changing. Just don't tell your mom I turned you on to them. No, not every single one is a hit, but you can usually scope out...
Vintage Eclectic Style
OK, I know some of you will think I'm coo coo for Cocoa Puffs for trading out my traditional entryway furniture for something more fun. More eclectic. More me. A vintage eclectic style. But a girl has to do what she has to do. I'm a firm believer that your entryway should reflect the type...
Do You Really Need Another Vintage Thermos?
Woo hoo! This girl got a little shoppin' in this weekend and I'm feeling good! I don't know about you, but if I go too long without getting out to a good sale or thrift store, I start to get a little antsy. A little twitchy even. But no worries, I got my groove on...