sharing my passion for all things home
A few weeks ago someTexas bloggers and I met in Round Top, Texas for the Round Top Antiques fair to socialize and shop for fun finds we could up-cycle or "flip." Among other things, I found these awesome little zinc sap collecting cups: As soon as I saw them, I knew they had to be mine . So much so in fact, I didn't even notice … [Read more...]
If you follow me on Facebook or if you tried getting to my site last night, you already know that my blog was down for a short while. Why? Because I moved my blog from Blogger to Wordpress -- a different blogging platform. If you're not a blogger, that last statement will be pretty meaningless to you. The changes, for you readers, … [Read more...]
Do you ever find yourself watching a movie or a television show and realize that you're watching the set just as much as you're watching the show itself? It happens to me all the time. Or, really, I should say whenever there is a movie or t.v. set worth watching. The Michael J. Fox Show that just premiered a few weeks ago has a t.v. set … [Read more...]
As promised, I'm getting together with the lovely ladies of The Scoop for their weekly link party - yay! I'm joining: Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse Linsey from Farmhouse Porch, Debbie from Confessions of a Plate Addict, Anne from White Lace Cottage and Barb from The Everyday Home. Are you ready?? *** I'm Julie from the blog Lilacs … [Read more...]
Thank you all for all of your great comments and support for the Hometalk Thrift Benefit for Shelter Animals last week. I am so happy to know so many caring bloggers and readers who truly love and support the needs of animals! Thank you to Hometalk for supporting our efforts and the cause of shelter animals! To learn more about … [Read more...]
If I ever earn a million dollars, I will still shop thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets and Craig's list.I love the thrill of the hunt and finding something beautiful and useful among someone else's cast-offs. Besides, it's a great way to decorate when you're on a tight budget. And, as I mentioned in yesterday's post, thrift stores can … [Read more...]
When I introduced you to our new kitten, I mentioned that we adopted her from our local Humane Society. It was our first pet adoption through the Humane Society, but she is definitely not our first shelter animal. In fact, she is the sixth animal my husband and I have adopted through local animal shelters and organizations … [Read more...]
Every year my kids beg me to host a Halloween party and every year I somehow wiggle my way out of it. This year, I'm making it happen in the online world. I'm co-hosting a virtual Halloween party with my blogging buddies that we're calling, "Ghosts and Ghouls Gathering" and you're invited! Today, I'm sharing some Halloween party decorating … [Read more...]
I love animals and I love a thrifty DIY project. So, what better way to marry the two with a blog tour benefiting shelter animals? All week long DIY and home bloggers will be posting about projects they've created from thrift store finds (the thrift store they shopped at gives proceeds to local animal shelters) or they'll be sharing stories … [Read more...]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of BISSELL Homecare, Inc.. All opinions are 100% mine.As you may recall from my recent post about our newest family member, I have four pets. Yes, four. All of whom have hair that sheds to one degree or another.Just like my human children, I am tackling messes my furry kids make each day.Here are … [Read more...]
The taste testers in my family can be tougher than Gordon Ramsay. Well, that might be a slight exaggeration, but my kids are quick to tell me what they don't like and they certainly don't get excited when I experiment in the kitchen.Last night, I had chicken breasts I needed to cook but I had forgotten to marinate them. So, I did a quick Internet … [Read more...]
I'm still recovering from my busy weekend in Round Top, Texas. And, let me tell you, I've found a new love. There are all kinds of vintage and re-purposed things to discover! (Forgive the grainy iPhone pictures!) There were so many cool things at the Antiques Fair that, to tell you the truth, I was a little overwhelmed! Of course, my … [Read more...]
I'm driving down to Round Top, Texas today for the big Antiques Fair and tomorrow's big Hometalk Blogger Meet-up that I'm co-hosting with Randi from Dukes & Duchesses. We'll be meeting in front of Cole's Antiques in Warrenton at 9 a.m. If you're there, please look for us and say, "hi!"I'm super excited and can't wait to get there! I am just … [Read more...]
I'm keeping my fall decor really simple this year. No corn stalks, scare crows or pumpkins adorn my front door. I'm just not in the mood. Maybe it's the higher than average temperatures that keep me from getting really in to it. Maybe it's because so many of my pumpkins and gourds rotted … [Read more...]
My mother is great at creating a welcoming and festive table. She doesn't go crazy with all kinds of fancy things, she just spreads a pretty tablecloth on the table, uses her best dishes, glassware and silver and finds a few things to use as a center piece. It's simple, yet pretty. I guess that's why I like to keep my holiday … [Read more...]
