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31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 14: “The Best Junk is Below the Knees”

Catchy title yes? But now that I have your attention, here’s the scoop in the last two weeks I have found some of the most primo junk at local antique malls, and… everything that I’ve bought and brought home has been a treasure that was found while I was squatting down or on all fours.Continue reading “31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 14: “The Best Junk is Below the Knees””

31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 10 “Cabinet Scape”

A change of seasons, a change of decor. Was… Is… I love this time of year… cooler weather soups hearty breads sweaters jeans snuggling date nights at home in front of a fire… oops! I’m getting ahead of myself! What changes are going on in your home? I’d love to hear about them…please share. inspirationContinue reading “31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 10 “Cabinet Scape””

31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 7 “Two Views”

You might see junk… but I see… You may see the odd… but I see the end… [Vintage Door Knob Photo Holder] By clicking the photo above you can check out the other participants of the 31 days of change! Click here to see all Before & After posts to date Find and follow moreContinue reading “31 Days of Before & After ~ Day 7 “Two Views””

rust. zinc. galvanized. oh my!

My mouth begins to water and I get this urge to run toward objects that are rusty (big shock!!!) galvanized or made of zinc. I’m quite fond of copper too. But lately, zinc…oh my, it just makes me swoon. Especially if it’s dripping with some lovely powdery patina. Yum! Goodness you’d think I was talkingContinue reading “rust. zinc. galvanized. oh my!”

STOP!!! I Can’t Be Held Accountable…Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You

It’s Spring and what does everyone do in the Spring? They clean…clean up…clean out… and toss it! Like this old set of monkey bars from a kids play yard 🙂 Then those people like me come along with a gleam in their eyes… What you think trash is really a treasure. So consider this yourContinue reading “STOP!!! I Can’t Be Held Accountable…Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You”

Rusty Hinges Hang’n Out in the Garden

Remember my adventure at this place? The Shop that’s filled with all kinds of rustic loveliness. I bought so many things here Mr. Cline began to wonder if I were from another planet.  Or maybe he thought he hit the lottery 🙂 Who knows what he was thinking…but he was happy to accommodate my flurryContinue reading “Rusty Hinges Hang’n Out in the Garden”

Rusty Wire + Tree Bark + Tin Roof Scraps =

It was this… and now it’s this… be still my Rustique heart! You think this is dreamy…check out the give-a-way over at FUNKY JUNK INTERIORS. Not just one thing…oh no no no… “10” wonderful items up for grabs. Nothing short of fabulous! Bet you can’t guess what I have my eyes on… Go check itContinue reading “Rusty Wire + Tree Bark + Tin Roof Scraps =”

Creating Your DREAM Decor with Pottery Barn Inspiration

Some people DREAM in black and white… Some people DREAM in color…. I dream in Pottery Barn. {via Pottery Barn} I love it…but are you like me? love it but can’t justify spending that kind a money? now i will dream about these lamps until i find a way to create my own… in myContinue reading “Creating Your DREAM Decor with Pottery Barn Inspiration”

For These Found Objects…I Am GRATE-ful

How do you decorate? On a whim?  On a dime? or are you very structured and purposeful about your decor?  Planning and saving for months to get that next great item you saw in the store? Either way there are times when you find some wonderful items that intrigue you. You know what I’m talkingContinue reading “For These Found Objects…I Am GRATE-ful”