Today’s Thrift Shopping Bounty

This afternoon, I set off with-out children to the thrift stores. I had no real idea what I was looking for, I just wanted to get out of the house for an hour or so.  Here is the strange mix of things I came home with after spending around $30.
1- A french drip coffee maker [...]

Ikea Scrap Fabric into an Adorable Purse

Yesterday, I had the wonderful pleasure of spending the afternoon with a very sweet six year old girl.  The first thing we did together was make a purse.  She completely designed this purse.  Choosing the fabric, size, and decorating it with bows.  She even had ideas of how she wanted the straps and the pockets [...]

The Chair is Recovered

It took a lot of strength.  My back is actually sore today from all the tugging and pulling it takes to recover a chair.  But it is done and was very much worth it.  The fabric I bought was from Hancock Fabrics and it really wasn’t cheap- even though it was 50% off.  I bought [...]

Four days, four projects

OK, I’ve got only 4 days to create a giant mess and clean it all up before my husband gets home.  I have a couple of bigger projects in mind and a couple of little projects in mind as well.  We’ll see how productive I can be while caring for the little ones by myself [...]

Lucky Me

I received these earrings in the mail thanks to a fabulous giveaway from Snug-N-Luv Handmade.  These Earrings were made by Daisy’s Petals.  Please check out all of her handmade Jewelry which is very reasonably priced.  I think every decent man should have a relationship to some degree with someone who makes jewelry so he can surprise and impress his loved [...]

Great Success at the Thrift Store Today

We walked in wanting to purchase some giant mirrors to hang in our house but they had already been sold.  We didn’t leave emptyhanded though.  Check out all this cool stuff we got.
5 yards waverly canvas fabric ($1)
Stack of books- Less than $2
Vintage Leather Suitcase- $3
Seemingly Unworn Striderite Sandals in Owen’s size – $1
MY FAVORITE [...]

Anglo Threads with an Italian Accent

***Note, this is a guest post by Ellie’s husband, Andy.***
Usually my contributions to this blog are limited to replacing the occasional comma with a period.  But the illustrious Ellie LaVeer has seen fit to allow me to guest post for a very special occasion.
Behold, Devona’s great photo of my 1979 Vespa P-200E, taken back in [...]

I actually won something

I’ve commented and registered for many giveaways in my day but until yesterday have not won a single thing. But to my surprise, in yesterday’s mail was this super fun green tote bag.  I won it from an earth day giveaway I registered for.

Thank-you to Calypso Studios. You made my day. Seriously, just [...]

Vintage Tray

I found this at the same time as This painting.  Isn’t it lovely?  It goes nicely in our front room.

Flowers in the garden

When I came back from my trip to Phoenix I found a blooming rose bush- didn’t even know I had a rose bush.  She is mixed in an enormous hedge at the side of the yard.

I also planted a couple of moonflower plants today that I had growing in a pot.  The moonflower is a [...]