I love my Hoosier Cabinet...

 My Hoosier cabinet is one of "My Favorite Things"!
Sometimes it's red,white and blue Americana. But right now it's bubblegum pink,spring apple green and cream!

Everything is from yard sales, thrift stores and flea markets.I love to fill mason jars with split peas, pinto beans and grains! It really gives that vintage feel.
You've seen that enamel bucket before! It's always turning up in a new place in the house!!

The cabinet is all eye candy on top but underneath it's a workhorse! It hold tons of pots,pans,platters and dishes!!! And those drawers are filled with lots of tealights! (An obsession of mine!)

When you are looking to buy a piece think of how you will use it and what it can do for you!!

**Matt found (in the trash!) a pie safe for me last night! I've been wanting one for soooooo long!  I'll take pics tomorrow when I get it just how I want it!

Good night!

Love Begins at Home

Alright...Let's work on my master bedroom today!
Here's what I love: the window vignette above my bed, my bed and bedding, the sconces on either side of the bed, the curtains, the baker's rack and lingerie chest.

Here's what I don't like: the shades in my ceiling fan (which I think is pretty:but) give off a yellowish cast that makes the room feel gloomy. The walls need a fresh coat of paint!!!

Well-that's not too bad! I've been looking a paint chips for weeks to brighten things up. Then my wonderful husband finds clear glass shades on line for a total of $35! Much cheaper than buying a NEW ceiling fan! So-I am ordering those today. And then I thought to myself it's not really the wall color that I don't like. I do like it! So I'm buying the paint I need to repaint this weekend.  Luckily for me when we moved in 5 years ago I started a binder to keep track of the different paints and things we used for each room. So-I can match it perfectly.  So stay tuned-I should have the room redone in a week or two.

Now-I know you're wondering where I got the accessories for the room,right?

The window was out of the trash.

The molding/pediment above the bed and the porch column were from an old house torn down in Georgetown. (free)

The bedding was from Overstock.com (love that site!) (bed-skirt-yard sale $1)

The sign was from Hobby Lobby for $3 and the pip berry and star garland was from a flea market for $11.

Thanks for looking! There's more to show in the room (my $20 yard sale baker's rack that I love!) but I'll post more tomorrow!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

This Little Angel~

I found this "Angel" last week at a Yard Sale for $1!!!!!!

All I did was hang her on this vintage screen door on my porch.

She adds so much charm. I just love her!

Herbs and Lavender and Dogs,Oh MY!

 I was trying to take some shots of my chives flowering but our sweet dog, Nicky really wanted to be in the photo! He always wants to be the center of attention.

You can also see my lavender which I love to watch fill in over the summer! I also enjoy drying it. Of course all the herbs I grow are also used in what I cook as well!

Nicky is a Welch Corgie,Border Collie Mix that we rescued. His true mom is not me~but my wonderful daughter,Catie!

Homemade biscuits and Strawberry jam~

Just a quick post this morning! I found so many wonderful things this weekend at the auction and at local yard sales! I will post again with pics later today!

I just had to share my breakfast:

I made homemade biscuits and spread them with fresh Strawberry jam that my friend Jody gave me last week!

So delicious!

The runner that I put the plate on is a find from 2 weekends ago at a flea market for $5! I love it!!

All Bottled Up!

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I took a trip to Michael's and Tuesday Morning today! Here are a few of my new goodies!
I found this bottle with ribbon,key and #4 on it for $2.99 and added the berry pick for $1.49! Love it!




And this jar (#3) is from T.M. for $3.99. I may go back tomorrow and get numbers 1 and 2! I don't know why I didn't in the first place! Isn't this little white birdie with crown adorable! On clearance for $1.29!  Had a fun time!

Tea and Toile

Matt found this ottoman years ago. It was dark and covered in an awful fabric. I white washed it and covered it in the raspberry toile along with matching trim.
My Longaberger teapot,trivet and pitcher fit right in with the vignette.

I keep it out front and center not only because I love looking at it daily but also because it comes in very handy for extra seating.