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. 

A Shade-y Kind of Day

Good Sunday afternoon, friends! 

Well, I survived our crazy trip to Denver on Wednesday! If you missed my last post, my 16 year old daughter and I made a 6 hour round trip drive to see her favorite band, Switchfoot. It was a LONG day (we didn't get home until almost 4a.m on Thursday!) but super fun, and worth it for this-

Lights, Fabric, Action!

I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend! We had a very relaxed Easter Sunday over here. Church, then home to cook and spend the afternoon hanging out with my oldest daughter and son-in-law. 
It was very casual, and just what I hoped for our day. 

Spring is taking its sweet time getting to western Colorado,

Come and See...

This song has been a favorite of mine for several years and always comes to mind on Good Friday. I hope you will listen, and take in the beauty of what Jesus has done to assure us a place with Him in eternity. 

Blessings to you this Easter weekend, my friends!

Jeanette

Farmhouse Style Kitchen Update

Okay, I don't have a real farmhouse kitchen, I just wish I did. I actually live in a fairly new home right now, (which we rent) that leans much more toward contemporary style. But I have always loved rustic, vintage farmhouse style! Way back when, I think we used to refer to it as "country", but today I think the term "farmhouse" brings to mind the fresher image of painted pieces, ironstone and soft, worn surfaces with the simple charm I love. 

This is a photo of the real historic farmhouse

White Plates and Promises

I have been trying to finish some decorating updates in my kitchen for a few WEEKS and I just haven't been able to pull my act together. 
What is it with these children that think they need to eat? Multiple times a day? Sheesh : )