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Fresh Ideas for Spring and Easter
Fresh flowers, vintage linens, and collected treasures are finding their way into every corner of my home again. This is the season for handmade decor, soft pastels, and a cozy cottage look that welcomes Spring and Easter.
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Decorating With Vintage Flour Sacks Without Cutting Them
Vintage flour sacks are one of those everyday, common pieces of history that quietly carry the story of earlier generations. They were a practical part of daily life, reused again and again in kitchens and sewing rooms. Today they are finding their way back into our homes. If you enjoy cottage decor and vintage fabrics,…
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Painted Jars with Transfers for Vintage Storage
I have been seeing lots of painted jars on Pinterest, but none of them included instructions, just a pin image. Most of them only had a small transfer added to the lid, and it never felt like enough to write an entire blog post about. I have been learning how to bid at auctions, and…
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DIY Spring Wreath Alternative – Linen Bunny Wall Pocket for Front Door
f you’re looking for a DIY spring wreath idea that’s a little different, this adorable linen bunny wall pocket makes a charming alternative for your front door or inside the house as a soft spring decoration. I love how this finished wall pocket turned out. The linen fabric gives it a soft cottage feel, the…
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Easy No Bake Easter Desserts
We all love the classic elaborate desserts that appear on the table during our major holiday celebrations. But what about the days leading up to Easter, or the treats we want to enjoy afterwards? Sometimes we just want something quick, festive, and easy to make. In this roundup, I found 30 no-bake Easter desserts that…
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Easter Dirt Cups with Strawberry Carrots
Recently, we drove east again hunting for more vintage finds, but when we got home Hubs took a bad fall. I had a more substantial recipe planned to share, but I needed something quick to make and post, and of course a little treat for healing Hubs. These Easter dirt cups were my answer. They’re…
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DIY Tin Can Projects: Repurposed Vintage Easter Gift Tins
I picked up several mismatched vintage metal tins at a recent auction with plans to resell them. Some cleaned up nicely and quickly found new homes, leaving me with a few old and rusty leftovers that were perfect for crafting. Although the tins had seen better days, I had been looking for a simple tin…
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Vintage Book Decor with Lace
It’s hard to believe I once decorated without risers, because now I use them all the time. Over the years, I’ve made wooden risers, bought a few fancier ones, and so forth, but my favorite way to add height to decor arrangements is still with books. This DIY vintage book stack is one of my…
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DIY Easter Bunny from Repurposed Vintage Linens
I recently purchased a storage cabinet from someone who was downsizing. She told me she would give me a deal as long as I took all the contents. Unbelievably, inside the bottom drawer was a stack of old linens, including large embroidered tablecloths. Sadly, they were in rough shape and had not seen daylight in…
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30 Easy Baking Recipes Dessert Lovers Will Always Come Back To
These classic vintage dessert recipes are ones we’ve been coming back to for generations. They’re tried-and-true favorites that friends and family know, love, and trust, made with simple ingredients and comforting flavors that never go out of style. 1. Coconut Pie This coconut pie is just like the ones our grandmothers used to make, using…
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