Decorating

Easy decorating ideas and projects with the budget conscious DIY’er in mind. All ideas are repurposed or with a farmhouse, vintage, rustic feel

How I use books in my decor

How I use books in my decor

One thing I’ve noticed at thrift stores is the plethora of used books.  I can usually find them costing ten cents to a dollar.  Sometimes they’ll have a BOGO sale or…

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Hanging out in the trees

Hanging out in the trees

Since it’s officially summer and hotter than Hades around here, my only outdoor inspiration is what I can see from the windows hanging out in the trees.  You won’t find me…

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Everyday centerpiece with vintage bottles

Everyday centerpiece with vintage bottles

Who doesn’t like fresh flowers?  I actually know one person who is allergic therefore isn’t a fan – poor thing.   I feel sorry for her.  You can see from the…

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Tips for an al fresco ready tray or centerpiece!

Tips for an al fresco ready tray or centerpiece!

I’ve always wanted to dine “al fresco” in Navasota.  Doesn’t that sound fancy shmancy?  Aaal frescooo.  But even though I can mix a fancy Italian word that means outside with a…

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Our bedroom in Navasota

Our bedroom in Navasota

This last weekend I made a visit to my BFF and we went to the grand opening of The Painted Tree Vintage Market in North Richland Hills, TX.  They describe it…

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