Last weekend, at my favorite flea market in Pittsburgh, I found this little black truck. Its a 1962 Tonka, or so I was told. I plan on planting flowers in the truck bed, I replied....
Just started stitching a Pam Garrison sampler, "Families are Forever", and I sure hope I can improve my primitive stitching skills! At least Im having fun! And speaki...
Its that time of year again, and the hydrangeas are blooming...just wanted to share them with you!
My son Christopher is graduating from college today, and Im about to burst with pride. Its hard to believe four years have gone by, but hes learned a lot, and hes had his share of fun too...ROL...
I saw this vintage trunk at the Nashville Flea Market and loved all the vintage wallpaper on the outside. When I opened it, I saw dozens of peeling layers of different wallpapers on the inside!...
{ironstone platter $6.00, glass necklace $1.00, postca...
Ive been wanting to buy some Japanese washi tape for a while now, but couldnt decide which color or pattern to try. Then I found this vendor : LE BOX BOUTIQUE on Etsy, and they sel...
Ive been wanting to have a small project that would fit in a cigar box...something I could grab-and-go for traveling, or waiting... So...I made this little circle scrapbook/journal. I used 2 he...
From the time I was a little girl playing with my dolls, all I really really really ever wanted to be, was a mom. Happy Birthday to the girl who made all my dreams come true...25 years ago tod...
I just got home last night from 6 gorgeous days visiting my parents in Florida. The tropical flowers were beautiful. Today is my moms birthday...Happy Birthday mommy! My son Christopher i...
wishing you all a great weekend...may you enjoy the simple things!
A vintage satin lingerie holder {these by Schiaparelli}... is the perfect size to hold my IPad... high tech meets vintage!
My "catch of the day" at the flea on Saturday included...3 sequined purses, a tiny velvet coin purse, a child sized strand of pearls ($1.00!), and 2 yards of a terrific rick rack crochet tr...
Wishing you all a joyous Easter!
My new "make-do" curtains in my bathroom are nothing more than some old flea market linens... folded over a tension rod, and held in place with hat pins and a few vintage rhinestone brooche...
Every Spring and Summer when the trees are full of green, my sunroom feels like a tree house. This is my favorite place to steal a few minutes and curl up with a book, or simply daydream out th...
On this first day of Spring, I had the loveliest surprise...my first pink Camellia ever! I planted this bush almost a decade ago, and never had a bloom. I will consider this a sign of good thin...
Today is my sons birthday...22 years old! Not much can be said that I havent said before. Raising him has been an adventure and a privilege, and being his mom is my badge of honor. ...
Its week 4 of my Master bathroom renovation, and there has been some progress. So many decisions in one room, I seriously have no idea how people build an ENTIRE house! The floors ...
Now that my daughter is married, I absolutely cherish the rare time I get to spend with her. I dont feel like I am raising her anymore. She is simply my very best friend. Yesterday ...
I finally made something that I have had pinned to my Pinterest "DIY" board for almost 9 months...this table runner made from doilies! I saw the original here: . and thought I would m...
In honor of National Craft Month, Stampington is hosting a Pinterest Party with a special site to post your crafty projects all month long. They even have a daily prompt! Find out all the...
After my flea market adventure last Friday, I was inspired to use some of my vintage finds to make a journal. I used the covers from some old books as the pages, and embellished them with a lit...
My master bathroom is currently "under construction". On Monday they demolished the entire room, and yesterday new plumbing was installed. Im not sure what they are...
Yesterday, before it rained... my friend Nancy called and asked me to come over and cut some Camellias that were blooming in her yard. The flowers were in full bloom, and would be destroyed by the ra...
Its been months since Ive gone to the Lakewood Antiques Market...last summer before the wedding to be exact, so today I treated myself and went. It was a beautiful day, perfect for browsing and...
There are a million great cookie dough recipes out there, but sometimes I take the easy way out, and use good old Pillsbury... I like to make bite sized cookies because they are so darn...
I am having a love affair today, sewing these little waxed paper bags! I will be using them to package tomorrows DIY Friday project. Cant wait to show you...:)
Oh yes, I know its Sunday, but Im finally posting my Friday project! My Friday craft day turned into a mother-daughter day instead, and I just couldnt turn down a chance to have lunch and shop ...
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