From the monthly archives:

June 2011

4th Of July Freedom Banner

June 30, 2011

I’ve been meaning to get this craft done for the last two weeks, but life has completely gotten in the way.  We’re having a massive yard sale this weekend, so you can imagine the craziness.  If you hang out with me on Facebook, then you already know that I’ve been cleaning out, organizing, pricing and [...]

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10 Fourth of July Crafts

June 27, 2011

I’m addicted to Pinterest. I admit it. I allow myself 10 minute Pinterest spurts throughout the day to keep my creative juices flowing! I’ve collected quite a few 4th of July craft ideas from Pinterest, so I thought it would be fun to share my favorites with you! “Cute As A Button Flag” from Polka [...]

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Baby Shower {Vintage Pink Lemonade Theme}

June 27, 2011

One of my favorite things to do {besides decorating my own house and the homes of my clients} is to decorate for events. I love to plan the menu, the decorations, the invitations – yeah, the whole bit.  I’ve organized and decorated for numerous graduation receptions, wedding receptions, recital and anniversary receptions, baby showers and [...]

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More Vintage Lovelies

June 26, 2011

I’m excited to join up with Rhoda’s Thrifty Treasures party again this week!  Last week, I scored several fun yard sale treasures and I shared my vintage china and pyrex then.  Today I’m showing you a few more special items I found. This Scrabble set was only 0.50.  The tiles are plastic and not as [...]

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Southern Ambrosia Salad

June 25, 2011

This recipe for Ambrosia Salad has a special place in our hearts.  A sweet, old, very energetic man used to bring it to church dinners. He was the cutest thing ever and called his dish “Seven Cup Salad” that he literally made with a cup of seven different ingredients. I’m a rebel and modified it [...]

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A Thrifty Lamp Makeover

June 23, 2011

I’m excited to share this makeover with y’all today!  I gave this $2 yard sale lamp a new, beautiful life and I’m positively giddy how it turned out especially after I nearly went into cardiac arrest over the color that came out of the spray paint can! Ha! {swoon} I cleaned up the lamp with [...]

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