Nifty Thrifty Gift!

My friend knows I love coral.  She found this beautiful piece of white coral at her local thrift shop for me for the bargain price of $4.00!  Love how it looks with my white ironstone!

Hope you have a nifty thrifty find for a friend  today!

Jane

I am joining Linda from Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday!

My neighbor came to the front door with flowers for me this morning!

There was no particular reason, just an act of kindness!

I hope you receive, or give an act of kindness today!

Jane

Peaceful Sunday!

Hope you have a peaceful Sunday!

Jane

Old Wicker

Newest addition to my home is this antique wicker love seat with fun polka dot cushion!  I love the way it looks on our lanai!

Hope you find something you love today!

Jane

 I am joining Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration!


Also joining Honey at 2805 blog for Potpourri Friday!

Made this blue and white printed Flora Doora for a friend's birthday!   The fabric is named "Rebecca Toile" from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.  A reproduction from England 1785-1800.   I sometimes think a Flora Doora, wrapped in tissue, placed in a large white envelope is better than a birthday card!  (you can fill it with your birthday flowers later!)

Love the fabric, hope she will also!

Jane

Nifty Thrifty Find

While helping at my friend's garage sale this weekend, I found these French salt and pepper shakers for $1.00!

She bought them in France! Love the color!

I am joining Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday!

They are being sent to my niece for her kitchen!

I hope you find something nifty and thrifty for someone today!

Jane

I  am usually thinking about Paris, and when I do, I think of the lock my husband and I placed on the Pont des Arts bridge on our last trip. Some people have said they are an eyesore, however, I think it is wonderful to see all the locks and the tokens of love!  Many have been removed by the city of Paris, which, I think is

such a shame.

See ours in the middle with the heart!  I wonder if it's still there?

Hope you have a romantic Monday, if that is even possible!

Jane

Peaceful Sunday!

I am grateful for family and friends today!


Hope you have a peaceful Sunday!

Jane

More Garage Sale Finds!

I was helping again today to get ready for my friend's garage sale and after she priced this lamp for $10 and the antique round table for $20, I knew they had to be mine. So home they came and I love them!

 Love the texture of the table top!

 Even a shelf for dishes or magazines!

Tomorrow is the big sale and we are ready!  

Hope you have a good weekend!

Jane

Garage Sale

Most of this week, I have been helping my friend get ready for her garage sale, this Saturday.  It has been a bit of work, however, mostly lots of fun!   

 I decided to sell my beloved antique fireplace mantel at the sale!  Time to give it a new home.  Here it is waiting patiently for it's new owner.

One thing about helping a friend is you get first choice on all the bargains!  I was lucky enough to get this

beautiful casserole dish for $3.00!   Guess it is all about letting go, and finding something!

Then, this morning I got my email from Pottery Barn with the new Summer colors!  Looks like my dish is perfect for the coming season!

Today, I am joining Honey at blog 2805 for Potpourri Friday! 

Hope you have a fun day helping a friend, and find a bargain too!

Jane

Nifty Thrifty Flora Doora Idea

I added $1.00 worth of clothes pins to this new Flora Doora and it's ready for my laundry room or hanging the Spring wash on the line!

Hope you have a Nifty Thrifty idea today!

Jane

I am joining Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday!

Peaceful Sunday

It's a little late, however.....

Hope you had a Peaceful Sunday!

Jane

Pink Saturday

The newest Flora Doora, deep pink print linen!  

Spreading Happiness one bag at a time!

Happy Pink Saturday!

Jane

I am joining Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for another fun Pink Saturday!

Travel Memories on Canvas

I love to decorate with my husband's photography, so I was excited when I discovered that I could have the photographs put on canvas!   It's a fun way to remember your travels and display your photographs.

 A field in the village of Nannay, France

 Our beach chairs on Rockley Beach, Barbados

 Our favorite cafe in the Latin Quarter, with our favorite waiter in the doorway!

 The boardwalk along the beach in Barbados.

and my personal favorite...

My photograph of my husband in Paris!

Want something different for your photos, try having them placed on canvas.  Many companies are available to transform your photos.  I  use Posters XXL and have had nice results.

Whites at Home

I am joining Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday with some whites from around the condo!

Hope you have a good day!

Jane

Nifty Thrifty Display!

I have been looking for a way to display my necklaces in my closet.  I already had these fabric covered boards, which I had used previously for bulletin boards.   Today, I decided to recycle them for my necklace display.

I love how it looks and now I know exactly what I have, and it's ready to wear!   No cost decorating!

Hope you have a Nifty Thrifty Tuesday and recycle something you already own!

Jane

I am joining Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday!

Peaceful Sunday

Hope you have a peaceful Sunday!

Jane

Cinderella

Flora Doora is all dressed up for the ball....

Vintage cream linen and antique lace make for a

sweet ball gown!

Add some pretty pink flowers from the garden!

and she's ready to go!

I am joining both Honey at 2805 Blog for Potpourri Friday, and

Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for Pink Saturday!

Hope you have a sweet weekend!

Jane