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Ease into the new season with a pretty fall sunflower centerpiece. Can you believe that it is September already? Time is definitely flying by for me! Last week my friend Terri and I spent the day shopping. As I have previously mentioned, I live in the country. The closest stores are an hour and a…
Here is a simple and easy way to transform cheap plastic pumpkins and gourds. Create a faux stoneware pumpkin finish with just a few items. My sweet friend Angie, of Postcards from the Ridge, is super talented. in our last Thrifty Style Team post, she created the most beautiful vase. She transformed a simple glass…
Try making our delicious black bean salsa recipe for your next get-together. It is safe to say that I love salsa! There are so many varieties – spicy, smoky, sweet, mild and more. You can never be bored with so many flavors to choose from. If you like a variety of salsas, you should try…
Fall welcome home door hanger Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a wreath making class. My friend Debra hosted the class and shared her creative ideas with our group. She is very talented and you can find her works at Wreaths on the Side by Debra. We were introduced to door hanger…
It is time to starting thinking of the season ahead. Here are 15 ways to ease into fall. Please don’t shoot the messenger! I realize that it is still hotter than Hades outside, but in the world where I work it is time to start sharing my ideas for fall. Don’t worry…my house isn’t decorated…
As the saying goes, don’t judge a book by its cover. The same holds true for an ugly lamp. It got a new look with a French country lamp makeover. Welcome to our August installment from our Thrifty Style Team! This is the place where we get together with our talented and creative blogger friends…
Whether you are hosting a cocktail party or having a girl’s night with friends, a charcuterie board is the perfect way to serve appetizers and more. I thought it would be fun to share charcuterie board ideas for every occasion. Recently, my friend Linda and I attended a cheese & charcuterie board workshop. Our instructor…
Look no further! This is the best Summer Lemon Simmer Pot Recipe. Have you ever had the pleasure of walking into a Williams Sonoma store? There is always a heady fragrance of something simmering or something cooking throughout your shopping experience. During the holidays, this is even more so. This Summer Lemon Simmer Pot Recipe…
Today I am sharing what I bought at Scott Antiques Market in Atlanta. Thrifting and antiquing are a couple of my favorite pastimes. I love the thrill of the hunt as much as finding a diamond in the rough. For me it is like modern day treasure hunting. I am always interested in what other…
35 Christmas in July Ideas to make now for the season ahead! Yes friends, you have read this title correctly. I am sharing my annual Christmas in July ideas! Don’t worry – I haven’t placed plastic reindeer on my lawn or put up any pre-lit Christmas trees inside the house. My mission is to inspire…
Who doesn’t love a rich, thick and decadent chocolate sauce? I am sharing my foolproof, perfect hot fudge sauce. Last week I was cleaning out my kitchen pantry. I try to do this once a quarter to not only clean, but to also identify items that are close to their expiration date. This way I…
To beat the heat I decided to make no-churn vanilla ice cream! No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream is super delicious and easy to make! It is soft and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream made in just a few minutes with no ice cream maker required! You just need to be patient for the required freeze time….