i found this beauty at a local thrift store last year when gibson began to grow out of his itty bitty kiddy dresser. of course, it does have all the drawers but I had already taken three outside before i realized i should have taken a pictures of the before. i wanted the wood to … Continue reading »
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HAPPY:) tote upcycle
remember this? didn’t mean to tease you too much. well, maybe i did…a little. here’s what it resulted in. you like? yeah? here’s how i did it: supplies: green tote: free from a work vendor (it had their logo on the one side) flower print shirt: i bought it at Kohl’s last summer for $4. … Continue reading »
cute little thrifty treasure
Remember that $4 shirt I found at Goodwill? It actually fits…perfectly…and the best part… i can wear my red shoes with it! Marshall likes to help. I love the detailing on the front. Anyhoo…just felt cute today! And a super big thanks to and for inspiring me to document my style today so I … Continue reading »
not your mother’s mason jar
Mason Jars aren’t just for canning. Well, they still can be but check out all the other things I use Mason Jars for around my house. I keep craft supplies handy. When the family is battling colds and viruses, we keep cough drops out on the counter…right by the cuties. Crayons … Continue reading »
don’t bother me. i’m organizing.
You won’t see a seductive commercial of me organizing anything in this post but the Carl’s Jr. slogan makes sense right now. I’ve been absent lately. I’ve been on vacation for the past 9 days and have decided that even though I am at home I have been busy doing some major organizing. The garage. Photos and … Continue reading »
i am such a wanna bee
How awesome is Nichelle from VINTAGE wanna bee? Pretty vintage awesome I’d say! Her style is super cute and retro…love it! You should stop by her blog and check out her shop. She’s got some nifty stuff…yep…I said nifty. And guess what? She featured my shirt upcycle on Talent Tuesday today! Again…how awesome? Very awesome! … Continue reading »
typography rules my world
Here’s just a few ways I use typography in my house. it’s super inexpensive decor and adds the modern graphic touch I crave. dining room in the kitchen over the front door (we rent so this is little reminder to me that i am making this a home even if it isn’t … Continue reading »
thrifty treasures before & after // yellow purse
Cute little yellow purse, huh? I thought so when I spotted it at Goodwill yesterday. $4 was reasonable so I grabbed it, knowing I could add a little flair to it. I dug through my stash of fabric flowers and found these cute black and white polka dotted ones. I used a little silver button … Continue reading »
thrifty treasures // jan.28
Today there was a wealth of treasure at my local Goodwill. I have to admit, this is my first real shopping trip at a thrift store. I have purchased random things, like a dresser or an item for a halloween costume but this…this was intentional. My mission: finds things to fix up and repurpose, but … Continue reading »
