The winner of the hostess apron giveaway was Blair Campbell. Congratulations Blair!!

Real flowers are hard to keep alive, in my house that is. Fake flowers usually look fake. That is why I prefer to make arrangements using natural items such as twigs, berries, moss and feathers. Making an arrangement is enjoyable and easy; there is really no exact formula for doing so. Get creative and try [...]

My home is one giant thrifty treasure filled place! I have decorated the entire house on less than $2,000, including a living room, dinning room, kitchen, two bathrooms and my bedroom. I had the help of my parents, who gave me a few of their hand me downs. I also scored a few pieces in [...]

Kelee Katillac at
The Katillac Shack

 
I discovered Kelee Katillac’s blog a few months ago & her and I have been email buddies ever since. Her blog, her “shack” & her personality are colorful, warm, inviting & very friendly. A visit to her Katillac Shack always brightens my day & today I am lucky enough to have [...]

My grandma has a ton of vintage patterns that are so charming; I love all things antique and vintage. I found this sweet little pattern for a hostess apron and I just had to sew one. 

You want to win this apron??! I am giving it away so please leave a comment for me and tell [...]

Well, I didn’t have as good of luck as the past few weeks, but I did manage to find a few Thrifty Treasures this weekend. I picked up some really fabulous hand carved bowls. It is always fun searching for that special piece and rummaging through boxes to discover something unexpected, but for me the best part [...]

One of my favorite ways to enjoy the summer sun is with a cocktail in hand! Summer calls for something light and refreshing in a chilled glass. Infusing vodka is a simple way to make a cool concoction that is perfect for sipping. Mixed in a pretty jar these drinks can make a great hostess [...]

Living in a loft with absolutely no closets storage is one of my biggest challenges. Storage is a necessity, but since I have no doors to hide boxes behind and no attic to keep seasonal items hidden, it has to also be visually appealing. I have found a few clever ways to stow away those [...]

As far back as I can remember I have always loved fireworks; the colors, the loud bang, the sparkles, it all amazes me. Anytime I see them it brings a huge smile to my face as I stare up at the sky in awe. The fourth of July is one of my very favorite holidays. [...]