Creating a Pretty Life- It's In the Details {the tool bag}

I realize that "pretty" is in the eye of the beholder. But to my eye,

Creating a Life Blog Headers {and summer art!}

One of my favorite parts of blogging is creating a header {sometimes referred to as a banner} that represents the current season or projects I've recently completed, etc. 

I try to use

Recent Finds, Freebies and Fixer-Uppers

You know how this happens right? You spot one little thing at the thrift store. One little "treasure" that's calling your name. One thing leads to another.....

Rustic Farmhouse Style Pendant Light Shades

Hey guys! I hope you've had a wonderful spring week in your neck of the woods. 
I do like to "keep it real" around here, but

Maggie Rose {and the business of creating}

Meet Maggie Rose. 

Now, no giggling please :)

Vintage Style "Baby's Laundry" Bag

Hi guys! Can you believe we are into May? 

If you follow me on Facebook you might have already seen me hanging out on my front porch with a big {totally awesome!} rusty metal star and the latest copy of Flea Market Style magazine, both courtesy of Chipping with Charm.
I was thrilled to

On the Way to the Lilacs {re-post}

***Today I'm re-posting one of my favorite days from last May, when 3 of my kids and I set out on the scenic route to find some Lilacs for our table. That cute little lamb up there ^ in my header is from that day and we met some other fun characters along the way, too :)

I hope you enjoy a little "Sunday driving"!***

I have seen so many gorgeous photos of Lilacs this week! In our previous two homes we had beautiful Lilacs in our yard, and I've missed that so much. Thankfully, the area we live in has them growing abundantly, so I set out today to find some to cut and bring home.