A Simple and Classic Vintage Hot Chocolate Bar

What's better than a classic hot chocolate bar?  A VINTAGE hot chocolate bar complete with vintage Santa mugs, thermoses and peppermint sticks!  I'm a total sucker for vintage Santa's.  Whether that be blow molds, figurines, ornaments or mugs!  I'm also a sucker for vintage plaid thermoses.  I hunt for them all year long and never pass up a good deal.  Lucky for me they pair together nicely to create the perfect simple and classic vintage hot chocolate bar.   ...

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Free Window Wall Decor For The Mudroom

Are you in need of large scale wall art, but don't want to spend a lot of money?  Hanging free vintage windows was the perfect solution for our mudroom and just might be the right solution for you!  I've been stumped on how to decorate the long wall in our mudroom ever since construction ended a few years ago .   Currently, the addition is temporarily divided between our mudroom and my office (until we knock down walls to expand our kitchen).  It's a long narrow space that can be tricky to decorate, especially since it's split between two rooms. A few months ago, I was lucky enough to find a set of 5 vintage theatre chairs that perfectly filled the awkward floor space, but I was still stumped on what to do on the wall.   I didn't want to spend a lot of money or hang anything dark and heavy.  That's when I realized I had a bunch of old windows that would make for perfect wall decor. ...

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Easy Raw Wood Scandinavian Christmas Ornaments

Get crafty and give your Christmas tree a little Scandinavian flair with these easy raw wood ornaments.  Happy Monday!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  I don't know about where you live, but here in Maryland, it's been cold, cloudy and snowy.   The perfect weather to stay in pj's, turn on a Hallmark Christmas movie and get crafty.   This year, I've been really into Scandinavian inspired Christmas decor and I wanted to make a cute Scandi Christmas craft.  I raided my craft drawers and found a stash of wood beads that I knew right away would be perfect for raw wood ornaments.  These cute little wood ornaments are simple, affordable and easily customizable to fit your style and color scheme.  I prefer the simple raw wood look, but the options are endless. ...

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Walmart Holiday Gifts That Are Sure to Please

Are you looking for stylish gifts without spending a lot of money?  Walmart has some great options that will please everyone on your list! With the holiday's and gift giving season fast approaching, I thought it would be helpful to pull together some of my favorite holiday gift guides.  Today, I have a gift guide for all you givers who prefer affordable one-stop shopping.  Grab your groceries and toilet paper then knock out your holiday shopping all in one trip!  That's right, I've gathered a few of my favorite affordable gifts that can all be purchased from Walmart.   ...

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A Simple Farmhouse Inspired Hutch Makeover

A dated wood hutch gets a farmhouse inspired makeover! Paint is such a powerful thing!  I'm constantly amazed at how much it can completely transform dated furniture for minimal cost and effort.  I recently came across a 90's style hutch that was a great price and the perfect candidate for a farmhouse makeover.   I'm usually drawn to midcentury modern pieces, but I liked the idea of updating a completely different style piece and having a little versatility in the shop.           ...

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How to Repair and Restore A Vintage Card Catalog

A beautiful nine drawer vintage card catalog gets repaired, stained and painted for a fresh new look. I've always had a love for vintage card catalogs, but could never find one that was within my tight budget.  Well, apparently I wasn't looking in the right places because I've been lucky enough to come across some amazing ones lately.  I recently  restored an 18 drawer card catalog , scored a  60 drawer one from a local auction  and just the other day I found a nine drawer card catalog on Facebook Marketplace. Unfortunately, the recent nine drawer card catalog had a bit too much veneer damage to refinish back to its original state, but I was able to give it a much needed facelift.                 Don't mind the missing screws.  I totally forgot to screw them back on before taking photos, whoops.  ...

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Favorite Affordable Christmas Decor From Walmart

Get ready for the holidays with beautiful and affordable decor from Walmart!  Disclaimer:  This post is in no way sponsored by Walmart.  All opinions are my own.  Some affiliate links have been used. Who's ready to start decorating for the holidays?   Christmas decor is showing up earlier and earlier in stores, which is definitely motivating me to get started on decorating my own home.  On a recent trip to Walmart, I couldn't help but check out all their new holiday decor and due to popular demand, I'm sharing a few of my favorites.  Walmart has definitely stepped up their game and I'm excited to share some great affordable Christmas decorating decor and ideas.  ...

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How to Make Industrial Dollar Tree Storage Jars

Basic Dollar Tree glass jars get aged and transformed into stylish industrial storage!  It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's time for another Dollar Store DIY !  I really wanted to create a Christmas project, but I resisted and went a little industrial instead.  When it comes to decorating my home, I tend to gravitate towards vintage decor that's a little old,  rusty and unique.  It's one of the many reasons why I love to shop at vintage markets and local thrift stores.    My office  is full of my favorite vintage finds and these DIY rusty industrial Dollar Tree jars fit right in.  ...

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A Scandinavian Styled Christmas Cottage

A small cottage is beautifully styled for a Scandinavian inspired Christmas! I'm going to apologize now for talking about Christmas just two days after Halloween, but I couldn't not share this beautifully decorated cottage with you all.   Cassie, Jen and I had the privilege of styling the cottage for Sweet Clover's Holiday Kick Off sale and we went with a Scandinavian Christmas theme.   We had so much fun collaborating and designing a space that we all ended up loving.  ...

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