We added another vintage sewing machine to the hoard pile! This one was purchased at an estate sale for just $15. It came with a box full of sewing notions and goodies. I was so excited to sort thru it all. It is a Free Westinghouse machine inside of a small sewing table. Looks to… Continue reading Vintage Sewing Machine
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Thrifty Find – Vanity Mirrors
My usual Craigslist stalking snagged me this set of amazing mirrors!! 2 of them for $30! TWO! They are larger in size, really good quality, and were well taken care of. I was looking for a set to use above nightstands in our spare room. These.were.perfect.
Thrifty Find – Oil Can
We are soooo into the TV show Emerald City right now! Anyone else?? I thought it was fitting that this week's thrifty find is this cute oil can. I love everything about it. The galvanized metal, the tarnished spout/handle, and the brass label. It is perfect on the fireplace mantle. Im on the hunt for… Continue reading Thrifty Find – Oil Can
Thrifty Find – Chesty the Chesterfield
I found one of my top 3 thrifting bucket list items! A vintage chesterfield couch in good condition for a reasonable price is verrrry hard to find. We almost pulled the trigger on one last year for $1,500! But I couldn't bring myself to do it. I was lucky enough to be one of the first people… Continue reading Thrifty Find – Chesty the Chesterfield
Thrifty Find -Storage Bench $50
I'm OBSESSSSSSED with finding things on Craigslist for the hoard pile. I have my almost daily searches that never let me down. The day before we moved in I found the most perfect storage bench for $50. So on move in day, I picked her up on my way to the new place. She was… Continue reading Thrifty Find -Storage Bench $50
Air Plants and Vintage Drawer Pulls
Been loving the new chalk board wall in the family area of our home. On Mother's day I came down and was surprised to see my husband has also found his inner artist. Notice the newest residents of the chalk board in the upper right corner.... AIR PLANTS! I have been scouring the house looking… Continue reading Air Plants and Vintage Drawer Pulls
UPcycled – Salvaged Yard Stick Bobbin Holder
You might have noticed the recent wave of DIY-ness that we've completely immersed ourselves in. Partly because we started the year vowing to complete house projects that have been waiting almost 2 years for us to get to.... but there is more behind it for me. When my son passed in 2010, there were so many… Continue reading UPcycled – Salvaged Yard Stick Bobbin Holder
UPcycled – Metal Grates into Pin Board
Playing catch up on the blog to show everyone all the awesome projects we've been tackling at home. While working on the custom thread holder a couple of weeks ago, we simultaneously took on a memo board of sorts. Awesome transformation right?? A little background first, my crafty friend Heather and I have a favorite salvage… Continue reading UPcycled – Metal Grates into Pin Board
UPcycled – Vintage Frame Thread Holder
When I first set up my craft/sewing room I set out on the hunt for the run of the mill mini rack spool holder for my small collection of thread. Unfortunately there is not a variety of thread storage available at the big name stores. Not to mention they are not cheap! I caved and bought… Continue reading UPcycled – Vintage Frame Thread Holder