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Oct 30, 2011, 6:51 am
I was recently contacted for these items and decided to put them on my blog to share with all of you. Please ignore the LilyPad labels, I don't have time to change them. Other than that, please feel free to download and enjoy!Click here to download Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 9:31 am
Please excuse me while I go off topic for a moment...
To Director of Affiliate Relations and Program Director,
Many Americans are outraged that Dr. Phil has paid money for an interview with Casey Anthonys family. He is calling it a "donation", however, these scammers draw an 80% salary fr... Comment - Like
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May 25, 2011, 7:50 am
Good Morning! Today I thought I'd show a little peek of our breakfast nook. Every single thing is vintage and thrifted, but of course!
Gingham curtains: I love gingham and find it to be so charming, especially with ruffles! Not sure they really belong in a spanish style home, but for now I like th... Comment - Like
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May 24, 2011, 4:11 pm
I thought I'd share of few of my recent thrift finds with you today!
This old Cosco chair/step stool was $5.95. I slapped some faux oil cloth on the seat for now and will probably paint it at some point. It has already come in handy when Sophie wants to help make dinner.
I never thought I'd find a... Comment - Like
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May 23, 2011, 7:00 pm
Ahhhh, long time no blog! Hopefully I will be making up for that from now on! I wanted to share my recent thrifty projects with you!
This stool was quite hideous when I spied it at the thrift store, but for $5.00 I knew it was worth taking a chance on and could probably be transformed into someth... Comment - Like
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Jan 26, 2011, 6:36 pm
Happy New Year! I had been taking a bit of a computer break, enjoying the holidays (and then recovering from the holidays too!)
I picked up a new obsession in my absence: crochet! I have been "hooking" non-stop for a few months now and even designed my own cardigan!
It was super quick and easy (I ... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2010, 9:59 pm
I've been a bad blogger of late... the whole family has been sick with a bad cold/flu thing for 2 weeks now. What a bunch of sickos we are! We all had to kinda take it easy and try to get better quickly because we are off to Disney World!
Photo of Sophie from our last trip...kissing (or biting?) ... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2010, 8:52 pm
Is anyone starting to think about Christmas already? There is always so much to do that I am trying to get a leg up on it this year. I love making homemade gifts for my family and doing lots of crafty things around the holidays. I pulled out the vintage Christmas tablecloths I have collected sinc... Comment - Like
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Oct 28, 2010, 8:45 am
Wow, thank you for joining in my little contest! I was so impressed by all of the very clever names you came up with! It was actually a tough choice because they were all so good! I was mulling them all over and over and kept coming back to this one:
Drum Roll............."Yesterdaisy" submitted b... Comment - Like
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Oct 24, 2010, 9:18 am
I've been busy, busy sewing up some new skirts and market bags! I am preparing to sell them at our local crafts and antique market and also on etsy. Problem is, I need a catchy name for both! Here's a sampling of the goods:
Small Market Bag
Apron Ruffle Skirt Front
Apron Ruffle Skirt Back
Apro... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2010, 6:42 am
I went to my first auction Saturday night and let me tell you, it was quite the experience. We had a great time and I was just mesmerized by the whole thing. My friend Karen is an auction guru and has been to hundreds and she was surprised they didn't have more stuff, but this is a new auction hou... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2010, 2:11 pm
I was able to finally purchase a serger yesterday and man, oh man, do I love that thing! It makes everything go so much faster and produces much more professional results. I am seriously in love with it!
Our local Green Market opened for the season today. We have been waiting all the long summer ... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2010, 3:42 pm
Welcome to this edition of "What The Heck Is That?"! I am your confused host, Amy. Let's begin!
Joking aside...
I decided to be brave and check out the Good Will Outlet this morning. That place is insane, I tell ya! Not for the faint of heart. Anyways, I found this thing....
It was badly tarnis... Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2010, 2:45 pm
It's been a while since I've done a thrift share, so I thought I'd show you my haul from yesterday!
Vintage sheet, still in the package... destined to become a skirt in the near future.
Four cute tops for Sophie, they look brand new!
A sweet vintage dress for Sophie.
And another vintage dress for So... Comment - Like
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Oct 8, 2010, 8:20 am
I have been having way too much fun making new skirts! I finished this cutie last night. (The skirt, not the kiddo.)
I used a vintage pillow case, vintage mini ric rac, vintage ribbon and buttons along with a vintage hankie for the apron. I love having such a huge stash of vintage goodies to wor... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2010, 9:06 am
I Know it's getting cooler in most parts of the country, but here in South Florida it is just now becoming tolerable to be outside. We had the hottest summer I can remember, too hot to spend time outdoors really. it is finally starting to cool down to the low 80's! Yay! It feels so nice to walk ... Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2010, 8:43 am
I have been on a sewing kick again! I lucked out and was able to combine my love for vintage sheets and linens, with my love of sewing and my love of all things Holly Hobbie!
That means I have a new item in my Etsy shoppe!
I have been working out the kinks and perfecting my ruffle skirt. I think I... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2010, 2:01 pm
I guess it's safe to say I've had a bit of a growth spurt this past year....ehem. Maybe I need to stop celebrating each thrifty treasure I find by eating a donut? Perhaps. Regardless, my cargo pants have been getting a little tight so I decided to do a little "upcycling" and repurpose them into cool... Comment - Like
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Sep 13, 2010, 7:36 am
My husband kindly informed me of the one thing I don't seem to have, as I showed him my recent purchases. He called it "restraint".
My defense? Well, you never know when you might need...cough...ehem.... three square dancing outfits.
For $1.95 how could I NOT buy this adorable skirt?
Or this one ... Comment - Like
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Sep 6, 2010, 8:55 am
I had a yard sale yesterday so that I could finally be put out of my misery and purchase a new sewing machine. I got this beauty! It was marked down to $135 and let me tell you, what great bang for the buck! it has so many stitches and has been an absolute dream! I love it!
While playing around w... Comment - Like
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Aug 26, 2010, 7:30 pm
Weeeee! Found the SWEETEST chair at Salvation Army yesterday for 39.00! Woot!
See this beeeeeeutiful fabric? Matches my livingroom, perfectly!
And here is the best part... it's slipcovered! I can wash it! Swoon!
Just had to share and I am joinging the party at Debbie Doos! She also happens t... Comment - Like
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Aug 26, 2010, 7:21 am
... has the MOST amazing giveaway right now! Did you like the tutorial below? Then head over to All Things Vintage Sheets now! Go check it out! Comment - Like
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Aug 25, 2010, 3:46 pm
I thought I would share with you one of my favorite skirts to make for a little girl. It is super easy, if I can do it, anyone can. It is made from thrifted vintage pillow cases.
As much as I love to sew, I am self taught and to be honest, quite lazy. I want instant gratification. I am sure that... Comment - Like
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Aug 23, 2010, 2:05 pm
It's been a crazy week here! On Wednesday not only did I turn another year older, I also took my oldest daughter, to college. Waaaaaaah on both accounts! Florida State University is about 7 hours from here so that part really stinks. I miss her so much, more than I thought I would. I've been nervous... Comment - Like
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Aug 12, 2010, 6:44 am
My oldest daughter Emma is leaving for college next week (Go 'Noles!) so we've been busy shopping for her dorm stuff and getting everything ready. Of course she wanted all NEW stuff, not used so we had to make a trip to Ikea. We also found some cute things at TJMaxx and I have to admit that outside ... Comment - Like
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Aug 1, 2010, 7:18 am
Yesterday morning I was getting my thrift on and doing pretty well, actually. I saw a sign for a yard sale on my way to Good Will and I almost didn't stop, but thank goodness I did! I was shopping the little sale, mostly kid stuff and chatting with the lady and her daughter about American Girl dolls... Comment - Like
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Jul 31, 2010, 6:31 am
Welcome! Are you hungry? Please take a seat, dinner is being served.
We will be enjoying a four course meal followed by dessert.
Butter for your roll? Absolutely!
A little cream and sugar for your coffee?
Or maybe a lot of cream and sugar for your coffee!
I will be mixing up some yummy batter... Comment - Like
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Jul 27, 2010, 7:41 pm
Well, I did a little thrifting last week. No way, right? LOL! Here's what I found
These paint by numbers were .50 cents each. Perfect and quirky for the empty space above the sofa.
This cabinet was exactly what I needed for the downstairs bathroom. It was $12.95 and I love it! I may paint it a... Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2010, 7:26 am
I didn't hit any yard sales this past week, but I did manage to sneek in a couple trips to the thrift.
I was lucky to find these jars to add to my strawberry/fruit motif in the kitchen. I have already put one to work in trying to grow my own avacado tree. Haha, we'll see.
I was soooo excited to fin... Comment - Like
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Jul 15, 2010, 2:58 pm
I keep intending to update my blog each Monday so that I can join all the fabulous blog parties out there, but I get easily distracted...
...making pillows out of vintage towels and tablecloths...
... lot's of 'em!Anyhoo, I, of course have been thrifting as usual. Dear Hubby has asked me to pace m... Comment - Like
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Jul 8, 2010, 7:05 am
I seem to be spinning my wheels this week and not getting anything done, so I thought I'd show you a couple of thrifty finds from weeks ago that make me smile. I had this house when I was a little girl. Now my daughter has one too! I swear, I did buy it for her and not just to indulge my own nosta... Comment - Like
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Jun 22, 2010, 8:22 am
I had a lot of fun thirfting and yard saling this weekend! Here are just a few of the things I picked up.
I needed a magazine rack for my bedroom. It was that dirty cream-ish color so i spray painted it white. $3.
Two hand embroidered pretties for my bedroom. $2.50 for both.
Love, Love this vint... Comment - Like
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Jun 17, 2010, 11:48 am
Since the direction of my blog is changing as I embark on a journey to decorate this old house (on a very tight budget!) , I thought I would share with you some of my favorite finds.
This sweet little painting was 49 cents at Goodwill. When I find pretty little handmade items I feel I must rescue... Comment - Like
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Jun 13, 2010, 4:43 pm
Well, well, long time no talk! Sorry to have been MIA for so long. Let me just say: when it rains, it pours. Things are finally calming down now, so I will give you a quick recap of the past couple months.
Emma graduated from high school. She is leaving for Buffalo for 6 weeks and then off to Flo... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2010, 12:01 am
I hope you are enjoying iNSD and this fabulous blog hop brought to you by the-LilyPad!
Click the image to download
Now hop on over to the incredible and talented Holly's Blog and download her amazing qp too!
If you get lost along the way (afterall, there are so MANY blogs to hop around to toda... Comment - Like
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Apr 2, 2010, 7:31 am
... I'm done. LOL, designing, that is.
It breaks my heart to leave TLP, which in my personal opinion, is the best store ever!! But, my heart is just not in designing anymore. I miss scrapping, I find myself not wanting to spend time on the computer, my interests are changing too. I am gett... Comment - Like
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