Category: Vintage
English Coastal Style Bedroom Sources and Budget – Spring ’24 One Room Challenge
Hello everyone! This is reveal week of the Spring ’24 One Room Challenge and time for the participants to reveal their final projects! If you are finding me through the ORC, welcome to my blog where I share my passion for creating comforting homes by thrifting, […]
Red, White and Blue Styling Using What You Have!
Red, white and blue isn’t just for the Fourth of July. It really adds a nice vibe for the entire summer season. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, it’s fun to add a little patriotic color to your decor! Recently, J Thomas Home Goods invited […]
5 Tips for Easy Shelf Styling – One Room Challenge Week #6
Hello everyone! This is week 6 of the One Room Challenge. If you are finding me through the One Room Challenge, welcome to my blog where I share my passion for creating comforting homes by thrifting, sewing and a little diy-ing along the way! While I’m […]
New Cabinets and Open Shelves for our Galley Kitchen – One Room Challenge Week #5
Hello everyone! This is week 5 of the One Room Challenge. If you are finding me through the One Room Challenge, welcome to my blog where I share my passion for creating comforting homes by thrifting, sewing and a little diy-ing along the way! While I’m […]
Galley Kitchen Makeover – One Room Challenge Week 1
After living in our home for a year, we’ve learned what works and doesn’t work for our family in the dated galley style kitchen. This home was built in the 1940s and went through a significant remodel in the 1990s. Fast forward 30 years to […]
How to Make High End Pinch Pleated Drapes From Ready Made Curtains
I just finished making pinch pleated drapes for the kitchen eating area in our new old home. Why pinch pleats you ask? Because they always look crisp and neat no matter if the curtains are open or closed. They also add just a hint of […]
How to make inexpensive kilim style pillow covers – – One Room Challenge Week 3
Hello everyone! This is week 3 of the One Room Challenge. If you are finding me through the One Room Challenge, welcome to my blog where I share my passion for creating comforting homes by thrifting, sewing and a little diy-ing along the way! While […]
How to create an inexpensive boho basket wall – One Room Challenge Week 2
Hello everyone! This is week 2 of the One Room Challenge. If you are finding me through the One Room Challenge, welcome to my blog where I share my passion for creating comforting homes by thrifting, sewing and a little diy-ing along the way! While […]
Scenes from the Hope Christmas Market 2014, Boxwood Wreaths and Paperwhites
Elizabeth and I are still catching our breath from a busy weekend at the Hope Christmas Craft Market. I thought we would share a few photos of this year’s booth. In the coming days we will post some of the furniture pieces that are still […]
Lavender Sachets
We love to read other blogs for inspiration. One blog that we’ve enjoyed recently is Sutton Place Designs. Since Debra and I both sew, we’ve paid particular attention to Ann’s beautiful sewing projects. Her lavender sachets caught our attention. Due to our frequent thrifting excursions, […]