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Roadside Vintage Window Frame

September 11, 2014 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Happy Thursday everyone!  This week is rolling right on by, isn’t it?  The Fall Home Decor Home Tour continues today.  There have been SO many ideas and creativity.  It’s been a real treat to visit each blog to see their interpretation of Fall.  I love it.

Now, to tell you a story about my Roadside Vintage Window Frame and an idea.

I was in California a about 2 weeks ago.  While my daughter-in-law and I were driving through my old home town, we saw a man on the side of the road selling vintage and new items.  My eye caught a glimpse of a LARGE picture frame.  I mean, it was larger that poster size!  We quickly turned into the parking lot.  My DIL said,” If the frame is $15 I will buy, for sure!”  She got out of the car towards the “stuff”.  I saw her look down at what I thought were window frames.  I jumped out to see what she was looking at. Yes, they were indeed vintage window frames!

There were 4 window frames. Now, to choose which one(s) I wanted.  BUT, how much would it cost me???  My DIL had already asked him about the frame.  The price was $7! Really?  That is awesome!

Next question,”How much are these window frames?”  He replied, “Oh, I guess 3 dollars a piece.”  Yowza!!  What a steal of a deal!  Did he know what he had?  I don’t think so…

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This is the frame I chose.  Yes, I only bought one.  And, Yes, I am kicking myself for not buying all 4. (heavy sigh)

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Look at all the rust and chippy goodness.

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Everything was still in tact.  A little dirty, but a beautiful patina.

I had a an ideal new home for my vintage window frame.

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Right above my “mantel headboard”.

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With a little cleaning up, it looks like it belongs there.

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 You can see I have had fun playing with accessories on my shelf.

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One of my favorite views in our room.  With the chandy, vintage candlesticks, mirrors and now my Roadside Vintage Window Frame.

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From this:

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To this…

Vintage Window Frame above Mantel as a Headboard

It’s always amazing to me how such a small change can make a big impact.  Who would have thought a $3 Roadside Vintage Window Frame  could change the look and feel of my bedroom?

I am still working on our bedroom and more posts will follow to keep you updated.

What is a favorite view of your bedroom?  Do you try to keep it serene and inviting?

Thanks for joining me today.  I was REALLY excited to tell you about my Roadside Vintage Window Frame.

Before you leave, don’t forget visit the Fall Home Decor Tour. It is as simple as clicking on the picture below:

Fall Friends Tour

Make it a terrific Thursday.

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Blogland Tour

August 27, 2014 By Meegan 2 Comments

Wow!  This is an exciting day!  I am part of the Blogland Tour.

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I have the opportunity to introduce you to my friend, Jeanette.  She is one of my blogging friends.  Her blog is Country Design Style.  

Have I ever met Jeanette? No, but I LOVE her style.  Do I want to meet Jeanette,?  You betcha! We are kindred spirits, in that both have a love for rustic, thrifted and refurbished items.  Not only that, but she is patient kind and FULL of talent.  Her vision and insight is beyond compare.  AND she has been featured on Houzz. Woot woot!

So it is my honor for YOU to meet my dear friend, Jeanette.

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Some of my favorite projects that have inspired me on Jeanette’s blog are:

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Her repurposed blogging desk, which once was a dresser.

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Jeanette’s scrap wood mantel. YES!  SHE MADE THIS MANTEL.  Can you say LOVE???

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How awesome is her ottoman makeover?? Yes, this was featured on Houzz. 

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Oh! And did I mention that Jeanette lives in a cabin? Yes, she most certainly does.  And it is GORGEOUS.  To see a FULL HOME tour, visit here.

As for another part of the Blogland Tour I am suppose to answer 4 questions.  Are you ready?

And here we go…

what am i working on now

Hmmm…That is a REALLY good question.  I am working on a lot of projects. But are these are the most recent:

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a thrifted mirror,

Decoupage Book Case Top

a decoupage project,

Broken Plate Mosaic Table

and a mosaic tabletop.  Yes, I have been working on this for a year now.  I think it’s time to finish it, wouldn’t you say?

how does my work differ

I would say my work differs because I have done DIY, furniture makeovers, had my own style as long as I can remember.  I am a lot older than most bloggers.  I am 56 years old.  The average blogger in my genre varies from late 30s to mid 40s.

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I do what I do, because I love it. I love to create. I love to share what I create.  I enjoy having somewhere to share it.

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how does your writing

My creative juices never stop. Never, ever!  Sometimes my brain won’t stop. Hubby will often ask me, “Does the creativity ever stop?”  My answer is always, “NO, but sometimes I wish it would.” I don’t have nearly enough time in my lifetime to get everything done that my brain can conjure up.

Honestly I have projects in my head and on paper from 2-3 years ago that are still waiting for me to accomplish them.  It’s not that I procrastinate.  It’s that there is a REAL need for some to get done, and others are just for fun.

That’s me in a nutshell.

NOW for you to meet 3 of my other blogging friends.  I hope you will pay each one of them a visit and tell them I sent you.

He Married Me For My Cooking

Cat is the oldest of 5 daughters in my family. My mother had awful morning sickness with all of my sisters for the entire pregnancy. So growing up, she taught me how to cook so that I could help in the kitchen while she was trying to keep her composure in the other room. After I left home and went to college I took some cooking classes as electives and just loved them. From there, it’s just been a process of teaching myself various techniques, trying new things, and doing A LOT of research in cookbooks, online, and just flat out experimentation. I love to make new creations. And I am grateful that I have a husband and two awesome little girls who have been my guinea pigs in this journey. Join me on my blog: He Married Me For My Cooking.

Julia

Julie started her blog Sum of their Stories almost exactly a year ago to share her love of all things crafty. Brought up in a “don’t buy it, make it” environment she was inspired by her Mum and Grandma’s to try all sorts of crafts. Julie describes herself as an enthusiastic amateur and just wants to encourage others to have a go too. She has a selection of tutorials for sewing, knitting, crochet, paper craft and recycling projects and even a few family recipes.

Leanne

Hi, my name is Leanne from Organize and Decorate Everything I have a wonderful hubby and kids that put up with me organizing, rearranging, and decorating our home constantly.

Organizing is a passion of mine, so much so that I made a business of it. I love sharing my ideas on organizing your home and life and especially what works in my own large family (I have 8 kids and 9 grand kids). I also enjoy decorating, thrift shopping, crafting, gardening and DIY projects. Thank you for letting me share my ideas, transformations and thoughts with you.

Thanks for joining me on the Blogland Tour.  

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I LOVE sharing other bloggers with you as well. I am blown away by the blogging community as a whole.  They support and help one another constantly.

Make it a wonderful Wednesday everyone!

 

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Meegan’s Field Trips

August 22, 2014 By Meegan 1 Comment

Happy Friday!  It’s a SPECIAL EDITION of Field Trip Friday.  Today I am going back in time about a year and a half ago to Meegan’s Field Trips.  Yep, we are going to visit MY very FIRST Field Trip Fridays.

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Are you ready??? Let’s get started…

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Field Trip Friday to Meegan’s Condo

June 13, 2014 By Meegan Leave a Comment

It’s Field Trip Friday to Meegan’s Condo today!  I realized I always show you the inside of our home, but never the outside.  So today we are going to take a little tour of where I live.  Yep, a Field Trip Friday to Meegan’s Condo…

Let me preface this by saying, I am NOT a fan of where we live.  I mean the desert.  It’s hot, cold, windy, dusty, and well not my cup of tea.  BUT, I have learned to love what is around me.  Even if it isn’t my first choice.

If you know me at all, you KNOW I love the ocean, the waves, the beach, the salty air, and the smells of the ocean life.  So I decided to create my own beach cottage haven, right here in the desert.  Life is good.  It’s very, very good.

Field Trip Friday to Meegan's Condo

Now onto the field trip.  These are my stairs leading up to our home.  We live a simple life upstairs in our condo.  Outside is full of things to observe and appreciate.

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