I stop into my local Thrift Stores frequently…you never know what treasures await! The thrill of the hunt, so to speak! On one of my latest stops, I spied this tureen. I didn’t care for the flowers on it, but the shape of it was so pretty! And for $2.00, it had to come home …
DIY drop cloth curtains
I think one of the easiest projects I have done is making these curtains! The patio door needs to be replaced, and we don’t use it anymore. So in the meantime, I wanted something to soften it. I purchased an inexpensive drop cloth that was 4 x 15 ft. I cut the drop cloth down …
Easy Easter Centerpiece/Vignette
I put together a last minute centerpiece for our dining table for Easter with items I had in the house! The only items purchased were the carnations. I love carnations because they are very budget friendly, and last a long time! I started with a tray. I love to put things on trays because it …
DIY chenille Easter eggs
Easter is almost here, and I thought I would share a last minute craft that you can do with kids or grand kids! Two things that I love are vintage and chenille. I wanted to try to make chenille Easter eggs, so I gathered an old chenille bedspread that I had, that I use for …
Decorating the mantel for Spring
One place I love to decorate is my mantel. If you don’t have a mantel, any shelf will do! The majority of items I used on this year’s Spring mantel are from the thrift store, the dollar store, or vintage. I have had the old headboard, that I painted white, on top of the fireplace …
Spring Farmhouse Porch
There isn’t any green grass yet, and certainly no flowers in bloom, but that doesn’t stop me from decorating the porch for Spring. In Southern Ontario, our winters seem so long, so as soon as the days get a little longer in March, and the sun is out…its time! I keep my vintage wicker chair …
Spray painted Kettle DIY
I am a green tea junkie. Did you know that to brew the perfect cup of green tea, the water should be at 80-85 degrees F? My kettle is temperature controlled, so I can brew the perfect cup. My stainless steel kettle just didn’t match my kitchen décor (and to purchase a high end coloured …