Thrift stores are somewhat of a weakness for me, as I never know what I’ll find. Having had plenty of good luck throughout the years, I delight in roaming up and down the aisles looking for the next great thing I couldn’t possibly live without.  I love a good bargain, and I also love hunting… Continue reading Trash to Treasure

Have any of you ever heard of sweet paul? I can’t remember how I stumbled onto this wonderful site, but it has fast become one of my favorite daily blogs to visit and one of my favorite magazines to boot! Here is just one of the charming crafts you’ll find on the blog, not to… Continue reading Picture Book

So, thanks to pinterest and my lack of a life, I came across these amazing style aprons that look like dresses! I don’t love to cook, but I do enjoy baking, and looking good while whipping up a batch of cupcakes is right up my alley. Over the past couple of years I have developed… Continue reading Heirloom Style

Okay, so I am addicted to bags. My secret is out! By no means am I a hoarder [well, maybe one step shy of one], but let me clarify by saying that I don’t have a whole closet devoted to purses and totes…..but that does sound nice, doesn’t it? Shannon Brannan, my personal consultant for… Continue reading One Bag is Never Enough

Marché Baskets Love these! The memories of my Grandparents farm came flooding back to me when I saw these wire baskets. They are so perfect and I can never decide if I like the look of a country kitchen or a modern one, but today it’s country. These so look like something my Great Aunt… Continue reading Marché Baskets

Real Simple Magazine / June 2011 Do you any of you remember going to the public pool to cool off for the summer? I do. Mom and I would make a day of it, always finishing with the much deserved treat of ice cream before heading home. Ahhh, the good old days when I didn’t… Continue reading Vintage is so Cool