Garden Typewriter Decorated with Succulents and Moss

February 15, 2020 By Meegan 13 Comments

Do you ever visit an antique store, thrift shop or go junkin’ and leave inspired to create your own version of what you have seen? That’s what happened to me when I came home from Lucketts and Garden Gatherings in Virginia. You can read about my experiences here and here.

When I got the challenge to “Upcycle It” from the At Home DIY Bloggers, my creative juices starting to flow. That’s when I made my Garden Typewriter Decorated with Succulents and Moss.

I wanted to use a vintage piece in a unique way. After spying my mom’s typewriter from the 1950s, voila! That’s all it took for my imagination to take off…

Make Vintage Art From Your Home Blueprints

February 14, 2020 By Meegan 17 Comments

We were blessed to build a home in the early 80s. It truly was a dream home. From the floor plan to the intricate details. It took us a year to build, with lots of helping hands. Since moving from that home almost 20 years ago, there has been much reflection on the labor, events, love and emotion that was created there. I have been wanting to Make Vintage Art From Your Home Blueprints and I have a tutorial so you can make your own.

I have had this idea rolling around my head for awhile. It was actually quite emotional browsing through the brittle blueprints one by one.

From the process of choosing a style and floor plan that would best fit our growing family, to submitting the plans for approval, to the first shovel of dirt for digging the footings. Every step came flooding my mind.

Meegan’s Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

February 4, 2020 By Meegan 8 Comments

It has been years now that I have used ground turkey instead of beef. I am not a huge meat eater. No real reason, other than I don’t like the texture. Call me weird, I know, but I just don’t. (It is just one of my many quirks!) BUT, I do love Meegan’s slow cooker turkey chili. With so many spices to flavor the meat and beans, it is delish. So delicious in fact, that even my grand-kids beg me to make it for them!

So, I bet you want the recipe right? Well, you are in luck! I would love to give it to you today…

Valentine Graphic Tees for Fashion Over Fifty

February 3, 2020 By Meegan Leave a Comment

You know me. I love holidays and a great deal. Today I have found CUTE Valentine Graphic Tees for Fashion Over Fifty. And they are at an amazing price RIGHT now.

There is something for everyone and style.

Garden Gatherings Tour in Lucketts Virginia

February 2, 2020 By Meegan 3 Comments

If you have been following my blog recently you will see that I traveled to Virginia last Fall. I was SO impressed when I visited that I want to give you a Garden Gatherings Tour in Lucketts Virginia. There is so much inspiration to be seen at The Old Lucketts Vintage Hip Store and Garden Gatherings.

If you have had the opportunity to visit Lucketts, you will know that there are several vendors, small shops and beautiful, rustic, chippy goodness all over the property.

To see my own experiences at the Lucketts Vintage Hip Store and property visit my blog here, here and here. You are in for a REAL treat!

Homemade Oatmeal Bars From Scratch

January 30, 2020 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Do you have one of those “go to” recipes that you have used for years and years? My Homemade Oatmeal Bars From Scratch are a recipe like that for me.

With a large family like ours, these always come in handy. They are a family fave and so fun to make various versions for all likes and dislikes.

Whether I need a quick treat or breakfast, this recipe comes in handy for anytime of day or event. It’s a great way to warm up your house on a cool day, with the oven warm and toasty, too.

Latest Thrifted Find-A Victorian Buffet Base

January 28, 2020 By Meegan 2 Comments

My, oh my! I hit the jackpot at the thrift store last week! Wait until you see ALL the details of my Latest Thrifted Find-A Victorian Buffet Base. I know, I can hardly believe it, either…

This absolutely stopped me in my tracks. I was looking for a small dresser to put on my cottage apartment back porch, then I came upon this beauty. Wow!

Word of the Year-Listen

January 24, 2020 By Meegan Leave a Comment

We are a few weeks into 2020 and I FINALLY came up with my word of the year. I don’t take like this lightly. I am prayerful and thoughtful about my word of the year each time.

As I am working on my new years goals, I want it to be something that is realistic. Not necessarily easy, but attainable. Do you feel the same way?

The Old Lucketts Store-Part 3 Garden Gatherings

January 22, 2020 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Having started sharing my visit to Virginia back in the Fall of 2019, life got busy with more travel, a short stay in the hospital, influenza, Thanksgiving, Christmas, family visits, etc… I am FINALLY able to share The Old Lucketts Store-Part 3 Garden Gatherings with you.

I KNOW you are going to love it as much as I do! You can read parts 1, 2 here and here. You won’t want to miss out…

Fashion Over Fifty with Cardigans and Jeggings

January 13, 2020 By Meegan Leave a Comment

I know Monday can be a little tough, so to help you out for today’s #STYLESTEALS I found TWO different AMAZING deals. It’s a great way to style your wardrobe for Fashion Over Fifty with Cardigans and Jeggings.

First- the all time FAVORITE cardigan!

Ten Homemade Recipes Everyone Needs

January 11, 2020 By Meegan 1 Comment

I am always in search of fresh, new recipes. Especially if I can make them from scratch. While searching through my blog I have found Ten Homemade Recipes Everyone Needs. I KNOW you will enjoy each and everyone.

There is everything from sweet, savory, comfort food, healthy and great snacks.

Thrifty Style Team Giveaway

January 10, 2020 By Meegan 18 Comments

The Giveaway is over and the winner has been notified. Thank you entering the giveaway and visiting my blog.

Since it’s the beginning of a new year and a new decade, we thought it would be fun to celebrate with a Thrifty Style Team Giveaway!

Every 2nd Friday of each month my talented blogging friends get together and share some of their thrifty ideas. Whether it’s a thrifted find or creative idea, we like to share our ingenuity with you.

This month we are having a HUGE giveaway!

And we are excited for YOU to enter and win ONE of these Home Decor pieces.

Top Ten Seasonal DIY Craft and Decor Ideas

January 6, 2020 By Meegan Leave a Comment

As we start a new year, I have my Top Ten Seasonal DIY Craft and Decor Ideas for you.

It was a crazy busy and fun year. With packing, moving, unpacking and re configuring a new (to me) cottage apartment in the desert, family vacations, traveling and then the Christmas season my year was jam packed.

My brain and creativity are already moving full force with fresh, new and clean ideas. Not only home decor, but for design, keeping myself healthy and working on goals for a better lifestyle. I will be telling you more about that soon.

For now let’s look at the Top Ten Seasonal DIY Craft and Decor Ideas for you, your home and family.

Even though the cottage back porch is small, with just a few thrifted finds and ingenuity I was able to Create an Inviting Back Porch.

Decorate A Chandelier for Christmas in Under 10 Minutes

December 19, 2019 By Meegan 1 Comment

When you are hostessing for any festive party, it is fun to have every nook and cranny decorated, isn’t it? Today I want to show you how to Decorate A Chandelier for Christmas in Under 10 Minutes. It’s quick, super easy and looks elegant for any home.

I am really blessed to have a friend that gave me this amazing chandelier as a gift.

When Christmas season comes around I can hardly wait to get it ready for my visitors and parties. But I don’t have a lot of time with all the baking, shopping and gift wrapping. This is the perfect solution. And you probably already have everything in your Christmas decoration stash.

Vintage Thrifted Christmas Tablescape

December 13, 2019 By Meegan 12 Comments

Since it’s just the two of us, it’s fun to create something special for with an idea for a Vintage Thrifted Christmas Tablescape.

With some vintage family pieces and a few thrifted finds the dining room table is ready for Christmas in the cottage apartment.

Designing this table is part of the Thrifty Style Team this month. I always look forward to the second Friday of each month. It’s when a talented group of bloggers gather and share their thrifty ideas, decor and DIY projects.

30 DIY Christmas Projects

December 10, 2019 By Meegan Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year when you are decorating, making presents or buying gifts for your loved ones. If you are anything like me, you are looking for something unique, a treasured memento or a fun DIY idea. Today I have 30 DIY Christmas Projects. There is something for everyone.

Whether you like vintage pieces, outdoor decor or wood working, there is something that you will enjoy.

Free Printable for Christmas Decorating

December 4, 2019 By Meegan 7 Comments

When I am decorating this time of year, a simple way to create a festive feel is by adding a Free Printable for Christmas Decorating.

This week, I personally have FOUR free Christmas Printables just for you.

I have chosen to go with a more simplistic style. With a Scandinavian look. Or a minimal style, if you will.

DIY Vintage Baby Shoe Christmas Ornament

December 2, 2019 By Meegan 1 Comment

If you are anything like me, you like to savor family and childhood memories. I keep small notes from our kids, pictures, and even a few of their baby shoes. To keep these treasures as part of my Christmas decorations, I created a DIY Vintage Baby Shoe Christmas Ornament.

It’s week FIVE for the Deck The Home DIY Challenges and it’s been so much fun to watch all of the amazing ideas for creating a beautiful home at Christmastime.

This week is all about Christmas ornaments.

Yes, I guess I am old enough to call my own kids’ baby shoes vintage. I don’t know how much they will like that, though!

Decoupaged Christmas Gift Bag for Outdoor Christmas Decor

November 24, 2019 By Meegan 5 Comments

It’s week 4 of the Deck The Home Challenge! Since this week’s theme is: Outdoor Christmas Decor, I am going to show you how to make a Decoupaged Christmas Gift Bag for Outdoor Christmas Decor.

You will be amazed at ALL of the fabulous projects and ideas from 20+ talented bloggers.

At the end of this post there will be a link that leads to all 20+ posts. But for now let me show you how I made my DIY Outdoor Decor idea.

You can make this within an hour and a half and make it as in-expensive as you want.

Lime Jello Cream Cheese Salad with Crushed Pineapple

November 22, 2019 By Meegan Leave a Comment

I just love Holiday recipes. Especially when the are tried and true and passed down from generation to generation. My mom’s Lime Jello Cream Cheese Salad with Crushed Pineapple is one of those recipes.

Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or 4th of July, this is a wonderful recipe for any celebration.

I think you will enjoy this recipe for years and years to come!

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