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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

better late than never

In case you have been following my monthly musings, you might have noticed that I started my yearly organizational kick back in January. Well, it sort of fizzled out as quickly as it began. I do love it when everything is in its rightful place and I also love using vintage wares in upcycled ways. So here is the next phase of my journey on the road to an organized life...
starting with that dreaded under-the-bed black hole.
 
 
I always knew my hoard of random stuff would come in handy! I line up mix and match vintage drawers under my bed with the pretty handled side facing out. Then they can be filled with everything from books and magazines to belts and purses.

 
This old wooden hanger with clothes pins is transformed into a wonderful place to store and display delicate scarves.


I don't know what it was originally, but it works perfectly for scarves and jewelry. Making one would be as easy as can be...

 
I am in love with this metal tackle box!
The colors are a dream...

 
I cleaned it and coated it inside and out with mat polyurethane. Now it is ideal for a vanity makeup case.

 
Here is yet another use for my vast collection
of rusty old cheese graters...

 
A fun way to organize my earrings and bracelets. Be sure to clean them and coat with clear mat polyurethane to protect your counter tops and jewelry!

 
It feels great to get organized and I really love the way it looks. I have written numerous articles sharing upcycling and organizing ideas. These are some of my favorites! I hope you are inspired and are ready to get organizing too!


Friday, April 14, 2017

springtime in the shop

Spring has sprung and Easter is right around the corner.
This is the perfect time to share a mini tour of the shop...
 
 
You can always find a beautiful blend of blooms
and bounty from the sea...

 
I mix the best of gardens and gulf shores in my shop.
These precious pink dragonflies are also available
in the online shop.
Click HERE...

 
There are flowers in bloom on the hand painted china...

 
...and planters ready for the garden!

 
In case you don't have a green thumb, these low maintenance air plants are an ideal choice.

 
Who can resist these delicate sea urchins.

 
In case you need a thoughtful hostess gift,
are only $7.50 in shop or online!

 
I have been making a lot of dresses too...

 
Thanks so much for visiting!
I hope you have a blessed Easter weekend!

Saturday, April 1, 2017

rushing the season

April is here and you know what they say...
April showers bring May flowers.
I am really fortunate to live in a place where I can garden all year around. But for many of you, it's far too soon to be digging in the frozen ground. I remember those days and I would be getting garden fever by now. One good cure was gardening indoors. I loved splitting my house plants and dividing the succulents.
 
 
Another way to cure garden fever is to decorate your space with vintage garden inspired treasures like these old hand tools and this handsome cherubic little guy...

 
I adore vintage metal trays like this beauty,
decoupaged with precious bird ephemera...

 
Bird and butterfly prints are also wonderful choices for garden inspired art. This lovely piece is actually framed embroidery. It is available for sale in my online shop...

 
Surround yourself with garden goodness!
 
 
Oh how I love anything to do with gardening
from digging in the dirt
to seeing each new bloom
to collecting vintage garden wares
to decorating my home with garden inspired treasures.
It's all wonderful!
Happy first day of April...