The mister and I have been hunting vintage finds since before we met. Our hearts are naturally nostalgic for old things - especially things that characterize what American life was like several decades ago. Is there anything more nostalgic than American vintage finds? I love how that phrase rolls off the tongue. American... Vintage... Finds. I think that should be the next HGTV show, don't you? It probably would be the name of this blog if I could start all over again. Ha! We are … [Read more...] about Vintage America Party Decor
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DIY Graduation Party Ideas
One of my most favorite jobs next to being a mama to my two boys is being an aunt to all 7 of my nieces and nephews. When I met my husband he was already an uncle to this adorable four-year-old who also stole my heart the first time I met her. It was very clear she adored her uncle YaYa - an endearing nickname she created for him. I loved watching them together and knew from that moment that this guy was going to be a great dad someday. Fast forward a few years... and I still wonder how it … [Read more...] about DIY Graduation Party Ideas
Starry Night Stencil Patriotic Table Makeover
I'm a child of the 80s. And to be honest... until recently when I thought of stencils (or the art of stenciling) my mind would fill with images of primitive decor and painted amish kids sitting next to bent willow trees with a heart in between them. I have memories of my mom dragging a ladder around the dining room to stencil a floral border on the wall near the ceiling. Many of you may have done the same. (She has since painted over them. She will read this and would want me to mention it. … [Read more...] about Starry Night Stencil Patriotic Table Makeover