garden clean up

Since I garden all year long,

I get out of the habit

of spring cleaning my gardening messes.

I've shared my ideas for upcycling

flea market finds into useful

garden organizing ideas.

These are my favorites...

 

wooden divider

 

organize my small jars

and new succulents



 



 

metal jars and glass frogs

 

small pencils, paint brushes

and root plants in water

 

 

tool box insert

 

 

perfect catchall

for garden stuff

 

recipe box

for saving seed packets

 

 

muffin tin

for starting new seeds

 

 

glass jars

for storing seeds

 

 

I've been soaking and planting

my new bulbs and onions.

I can't wait to see them grow!

 

 

Happy Spring from

my garden bench to yours...

 



coastal farmhouse

Well, I think it's pretty clear that I have a very eclectic style. Here is yet another mash up of styles that I adore.

Coastal Farmhouse

It makes perfect sense.

I grew up in West Virginia then I moved 12 years ago to a little island in the gulf of Mexico.

 

It's the perfect pairing.

 

Farmhouse wooden antiques.

 

Natural fibers.

 

Vintage nautical accessories.

 

Creamy, dreamy whites.

 

Treasures from the sea.

 

Together it creates a comfy

idyllic surroundings.

 

I have said so many times before, there are no rules when it comes to decorating your home. Surround yourself with the things you love and it will feel like home.

 



isolating but not isolated

For those of you who know me,

I'm pretty much a hermit.

So being quarantined is not that unusual.

It can be really hard for some people though.

I'm not making light of a truly difficult time. What if you take some time to turn off the news and have a pretty moment for yourself and or someone you love.

 

A tea party for one...or two.

 

 

Kick off your boots

and set a pretty table.

 

Bake a sweet treat.

 

Place some pretties around.

 

Fill a vase or gorgeous pitcher

with flowers.

 

And if tea and cookies aren't enough,

wine is a good option too!

 

I guess I will expand my party

to make room for one more...

 

How can I turn down this face?

 

I wish I could invite you all to sit at my table. But in these tough times we need to find other ways to connect. Please reach out to me here, on Facebook or message me any time.

 

I can wrap you with a hug from afar and send a prayer.

We're all in this together.

Love,

 



happy st. patrick's day

It feels like the world around us

has changed drastically.

It's very scary and unsettling.

So I would like to offer a moment of humor

to all of my junking friends...

 

 

That is so funny

yet wonderfully true.

 

I think we need more than

the Luck 'O the Irish this year.

 

 

We need prayer, patience, kindness and

love for one another.

 

 

Do what you can to help,

even if it's to offer up a silent prayer.

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

 

to you and yours.

PS. I miss you Grandma.

My very Irish grandmother passed away

many years ago on St. Patrick's Day.



old?

I've been thinking about my last post and I think I left out a few things. I don't often buy "new" or modern things for my home. But I do have a few pieces of modern industrial things...

they just don't look new!

 

This gorgeous rolling cart looks like an old factory piece but it's new! I was given this item years ago to photograph for an online shop. It was such a blessing to work with them!!!

 

Can you believe these details? They look beautiful

and have a real worn industrial look!

 

Although I don't use a landline often, a phone is a must. But I don't like anything that looks modern. So here is a great solution! This phone was a Pottery Barn find. Wonderful!

 

 

Fans are a must in Florida!

Look at this little beauty.

It looks so vintage but it is new

and cools like a charm!

It's made by Holmes. 

 

This funny little guy isn't old

but he was made from reclaimed metal.

Notice his bottle top eyes!

It's industrial art. Fun! 

 

I thought I needed to add these things to my last post about industrial décor. It's a nice touch to all the creamy whites and natural woods in my home.

industrial design

There have been so many occasions in which I have been asked "what is your personal style"? That is such a hard question to answer. I would say modern shabby coastal farmhouse.

Not sure that's a style but it's my style! And to make it even more eclectic, I add industrial things to my décor.

Wow, sounds like a mess!

 

Here are some of my favorite

industrial pieces.

 

 

I simply adore this rolling cart!

I refinished the wooden top,

And the details make it

interesting and special.

 

Shoe makers forms are a must have

for this collection!

 

The small sizes are especially precious.

 

There is something so

beautiful about old watches and clocks.

 

Not only are they miniature

works of art...

but they remind me

of my Grandfather's pocket watch.

LOVE

 

I am also obsessed with old boxes.

I have wooden boxes everywhere.

And these mix in well...

 

 

They make me think of my daddy's garage.

 

 The best way to think about mixing industrial items with your décor is to "soften" them.

 

1. mix with pretty white accessories

2. add real plants

3. incorporate some natural wood finishes.

 

 These are the keys to blending

industrial materials into my décor.