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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Vintage Soda Crate Repurpose
There are many things I love about my husband, not the least of which is his uncanny ability to take my DIY vision and run with it. Power tools in hand, he can repurpose an item that surpasses my own expectations. It doesn't mean he gets it right every time (he will be the first to remind me of this) but when he does... [insert gasp]. He gets the little details too... and that reminds me why we are in this DIY space together! I love old wooden soda boxes. We have collected quite a few over … [Read more...] about Vintage Soda Crate Repurpose
Vintage Trash Can Makeover
Here's another trash can makeover (see dog food container) only this time we will use it for trash.My husband went picking and found this great vintage metal trash can with foot lever... and it still worked!While I was already using this beautiful glossy red spray paint on the dog food container, I thought it would also make a great color for this trash can, which I intended to put in our downstairs bathroom (pictured here). I thought the red would compliment the dark blue and crisp white walls. … [Read more...] about Vintage Trash Can Makeover
DIY Dog Food Container
Oh how our lives have changed since we adopted our lab! Our brief doggie honeymoon [or the calm before the storm] is over and our puppy is acting more like a puppy. In other words, keeping us on our toes - at all times! Of course we still love him, but let's just say it's a good thing I can sew. The couch picture I shared in the DIY couch cover post is missing a few pillows at the moment, not to mention the socks, slippers, shoes, toys, tv remotes, and more that have been either eaten altogether … [Read more...] about DIY Dog Food Container
DIY Farmhouse Table
This post is called a DIY but neither my husband nor I actually built the table. We just painted and stained it. Full table construction credit goes to my bestie Lisa and her husband Ryan Besse. Ryan built this beautiful table for Lisa last year and I just had to have a replica for myself! The top of this farmhouse table is constructed of century old barn wood acquired from Ryan's family farm house. I adored similar farm tables from places like Restoration Hardware but was never willing (or had … [Read more...] about DIY Farmhouse Table