Recent Posts Tagged With 'cool finds'

• It\'s not Pastel....

  Posted on Wednesday December 16th, 2009 at 13:37 in inspirations, cool finds

  ...but I love these colors.Even though this old wicker rocker is no longer for sitting, I can't bare to get rid of it~ I think I like it best weathered and tattered like this.Flickr: 1. Carmel Canyon Road Litter, 2. Winter Leaves, 3. The Leaves, 4. F...

• Away We Go.....

  Posted on Tuesday December 15th, 2009 at 13:55 in movies, cool finds

  I'm under the weather{still} so I decided to lay in bed and watch this movie...After passing it up at least a dozen times at the video store I decided to rent it. I'm glad I did. It was cute, sweet & funny~ definitely worth watching. Awesome soun...

• Pink and Blue Christmas

  Posted on Monday December 7th, 2009 at 12:05 in holiday, cool finds

  I'm just getting started, but I think I'm going to do an all Pink & Blue Christmas this year.My daughter and I made a long pink & blue garland out of bumpy chenille stems. I think I still have enough to wrap around the Christmas Tree.Pink &a...

• Estate Sales.....

  Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 11:24 in Projects, cool finds, estate sales

  This is why I love them:I found this vintage{Gurley candle} choir girl to add to my little collection. Made during 1940's through 1970's and sold at most dime stores, these little cuties were mostly used as holiday decor, to display rather than burn....

• Misc. Good Things....

  Posted on Saturday November 21st, 2009 at 12:15 in movies, tutorials, cool finds, cool purchases

  And it's even prettier in person! I ordered mine over at StitchingitUp {on Etsy} she's super sweet, willing to put a custom order together, and delivers in lightning fast time!I love the Shop FantasticToys it has some of the cutest plushies and print...

• Fabric: LOVE

  Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 12:47 in frames, cool finds, flea market thrifting

  I'm in love with Amy Butler's new LOVE fabric line. So in love, that I just ordered five of her prints to use on my Inspiration Boards. I'm crazy about the bright vivid colors!!!Here's a few of my latest vintage frame finds. I'm not even sure how I m...

• Fun Collections

  Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 in collections, cool finds, snowdome

  Snowdomes {or snow globes, that's what I've always called them} My daughter has been collecting them for a couple years now. Last week I found four really neat vintage domes to add to her collection.I found a great article with a little history behin...

• New Finds...

  Posted on Thursday October 22nd, 2009 at 12:38 in cool finds, flea market thrifting

  The month of October is always the busiest month for me. Three of my kids have Birthdays, there's back to school night X's 4, Teacher conferences, now we've added Football games, Football injuries{which leads to Doctor appointments} and searching for...

• ♥ Scalloped Edging ♥

  Posted on Friday October 9th, 2009 at 11:45 in cool finds, scallop edging

  Definition: Scalloped edges or ridges refers to a wavy pattern reminiscent of the edge of a scallop's shell.This is one of my favorite details. I didn't realize how many things I have with scalloped edging: tea towels, shelves, frames, curtains, pot...

• Hand Stamped Fabric

  Posted on Thursday October 8th, 2009 at 17:18 in crafts, tutorials, cool finds

  This is something I've been wanting to try for awhile. I love the personal one-of-a-kind handmade look. I'm still in the middle of re-doing my daughters room. One thing she'd like is custom curtains and lots of throw pillows, how perfect would hand ...

• Vintage Hankies ♥

  Posted on Thursday October 1st, 2009 at 07:38 in vintage, collections, cool finds, hankies

  How cute is this Tote? I just saw it this morning, made by Bethsbagz. I bought a tote from her years ago, it's almost as cute as this{it was a Valentines theme} she does great work!!So cute! Great Ideas:1} Child's handkerchief, by: myredboots2} Hanky...

• Sketchbooks, Journals & Notepads

  Posted on Sunday September 27th, 2009 at 10:10 in cool finds

  I'm such a fan of making lists. I've kind of gotten out of the habit lately, but I used to make them every night before going to bed. Seriously, that would be the last thing I did each day....jot down all the things that needed to be done the next da...

• New Catalog & New Shop Find

  Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 11:18 in cool finds

  This is always my favorite Catalog to get in the mail. It's really more like a Magazine, and it's free~ just go here to request one.You can also look at the Magazine{actually flip through the pages}on-line. A very cool feature!I recently discovered ...

• Hunting for Treasures...

  Posted on Monday September 21st, 2009 at 08:37 in frames, cool finds, flea market thrifting

  Lately I've had zero luck at finding vintage frames. Finally this weekend my persistence paid off.Salvaged windows and beautiful ornate frames....Sometimes I get lucky and wind up with amazing portraits that I add to my Art Wall. Since I only need th...

• New Flea Market Finds...

  Posted on Saturday September 19th, 2009 at 15:21 in quilt, cool finds, flea market thrifting

  I got up and out early this morning hoping to find a few vintage frames. No luck with frames, but I did find a few things I'm crazy about.I found this cute little kitschy Cuckoo Clock. I love it, I'm not too sure how to make it work yet, but for now ...

• Orange, Nice Bright Vivid Orange!

  Posted on Thursday September 17th, 2009 at 20:00 in crafts, inspirations, cool finds

  Lately I discovered that I'm loving the Color Orange. It's about as far away from the soft shades of pastels that I LOVE . I decided to try it out on one of my Chalkboards.Home Sweet Home! Orange isn't just for Fall or Halloween. I don't think this ...

• Favorite things about Fall....

  Posted on Friday September 11th, 2009 at 08:57 in life, cool finds

  Well, I might have to drive for hours...or maybe even days to get to a place that looks like this, but this is what Fall should look like.1. 1st Fall pictureI love adding Fall and Halloween accents around the house.Paper garlands, by: paperacorn{Thi...

• Fun Freebies, Printables and Tutorials

  Posted on Monday September 7th, 2009 at 18:01 in art, tutorials, prints, cool finds, d.i.y

  Over at Sew, Mama, Sew you'll find a tutorial for creating this darling *Wool felt applique in hoop frame* by the Little Pink House. I've been a fan of her work since I first spotted her on Etsy. This detailed step-by-step tutorial makes it actual...

• Shopping List Saturday...D.I.Y. Kits

  Posted on Saturday September 5th, 2009 at 09:59 in etsy, cool finds, shopping list saturday

  D.I.Y. Kits are awesome! When you want to try something out, but don't know where to start~ Buy a Kit! These are just a few of my favorites that I came across on Etsy.1) Make your own fabric letters, by: LemonTreeStudio 2) The XO craft kit, by: elsie...

• Vintage Sheets~ I'm Loving What they've done!

  Posted on Tuesday September 1st, 2009 at 11:08 in etsy, cool finds, vintage fabric

  WOW~ I Love this Garland! Created by: sweetjessie Hung inside or outside, it's sure to brighten any space.I can see this on my couch, bed or rocker(really anywhere in my house). What a cheerful mix of sheets. By: pinsandthimblesThis would make the be...

• ♥SWEET Shelf Displays♥

  Posted on Friday August 28th, 2009 at 10:10 in organize, inspirations, cool finds, repurposed, work space

  1. Red gingham edging on the shelves, 2. 1950's Kitchen shelves:), 3. things, 4. my work area, 5. Posey Corner, 6. Same shelf,different room!This is a shelf in my room. It's a piece of salvaged awning taken off an old home~ what a great way to re-use...

• Oh the Things I'd ♥ to see on my Walls...

  Posted on Thursday August 27th, 2009 at 09:41 in etsy, cool finds

  Love this Cuckoo Clock! Well, at least the image of a Cuckoo Clock, since I know nothing about making a real one work this would be perfect for me.By: decoylabThis makes me Laugh...and my kids thought I was the last person on earth using the word She...

• Do you Stumble?

  Posted on Tuesday August 25th, 2009 at 08:57 in cool finds

  And by Stumble I mean StumbleUpon.com I've come across some pretty cool sites that way. It's fun mindless wandering. BUT, beware....sometimes it's hard to get out once you're in!! Here are just a few of my favorites today that I thought were worth sh...

• Shopping List Saturday....Barkcloth♥

  Posted on Saturday August 22nd, 2009 at 08:58 in etsy, cool finds, shopping list saturday

  I love this textured fabric. Popular in the 50's through the 70's, and now a sought after collectible. I'm always amazed to see what someone does with well loved vintage fabric....here are some awesome finds. 1) Pair Barkcloth Pillows, by: Shugsthisn...

• A Vintage Home....

  Posted on Friday August 21st, 2009 at 10:05 in vintage, cool finds, textiles, eiderdown

  I love any opportunity to find Vintage goods for my Home. Whether I'm out hunting through Estate Sales, Flea Markets, Thrift Stores OR sitting at my computer looking through my favorite on-line Shops~ I love the search.These on-line Shops filled with...

• BookStores...Another Favorite Thing.

  Posted on Wednesday August 12th, 2009 at 21:23 in books, illustrations, cool finds

  Love this place. I could spend hours here, just browsing around.My daughter found possibly the sweetest book ever, All Kinds of Families! The illustrations by Marc Boutavant are amazing~ each page is like cute overload!Love, love, LOVE his work♥♥...

• Special Deliveries.....

  Posted on Saturday August 8th, 2009 at 20:07 in handmade, cool finds, vintage tablecloth, cool purchases

  The last two days have been really really good Mail days. I found this Vintage yellow Lantern print Tablecloth(that matches my pink one)on-line. I recently found this design pattern and found out that it comes in Aqua too~ that's next to add to my co...

• Vintage Paint by Numbers

  Posted on Wednesday July 29th, 2009 at 11:16 in collections, cool finds

  Paint-by-numbers just another fun vintage collectible! Although I only have less than a dozen{so far}these little pieces of art are such eye candy!! ~From Country Living Collecting 2005~Two new PBN that I picked up this weekend.Now, found thei...

• Shopping list Saturday.....Vintage Tablecloths

  Posted on Saturday July 25th, 2009 at 11:35 in etsy, cool finds, shopping list saturday

  Repurpose, recycle, reuse! I love seeing beautiful vintage tablecloths given another life. This weekends Shopping list Saturday finds are all items created using Vintage Tablecloths.1) Daisey & polka dot pillow, by: CottageBubbles 2) Vintage tabl...

• Color Combo's I ♥

  Posted on Monday July 20th, 2009 at 20:34 in cool finds

  Makes me want to get crafty, go thrifting, re-organize & paint!! I love everything about these colors, alone & together~ so cheery!1. My fabric buffet, 2. Vanilla Cupcakes, 3. Quilt show goodies, 4. Faded Doorway on Pink, 5. pink aqua and red...