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Absolutely gorgeous! Love your choice of flowers, they all go great together. Nice casual vintage look:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Jun 6, 2021 on étagère plant stand update at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
étagère plant stand update
I love clustering pretty pots and beautiful blooms on the green, metal étagère that sits in a corner in our back patio. Styling this plant stand is always a fun and satisfying project every year. If you have been around here awhile, you've seen it many times before, but if you're new he...
What a gorgeous summer table, MJ! I am so jealous of those peonies. Trader Joe's is a bit far away so I don't get there much and miss a lot of the goodies! Sigh. Glad you got the flowers! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Jun 6, 2021 on outdoor gathering tablescape & tips at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
outdoor gathering tablescape & tips
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summertime feels even though it's not the "official" start to summer. Outdoor gatherings and entertaining will hopefully be back to some type of normalcy this year so today we are sharing some tips and techniques to help with all the outside mingling. Ent...
What lovely vintage touches for a fun and patriotic 4th of July! I'm not a big red girl either, so your tips are very welcomed. Also your vintage touches are fabulous. Great ideas! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen
Commented May 23, 2021 on patriotic decorating details at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
patriotic decorating details
Welcome July! Can you believe 2020 is halfway over? The fourth of July, our Independence Day, is this Saturday and I wanted to share a few tips if your are planning to entertain in your home or just want to sprinkle some seasonal love in your home. The 4th will look very different for us thi...
Wow, that was inspirational! It's still too cold here to start container gardening for outside but I've been thinking about it for weeks! I love having them, just don't like watering them lol All your various containers are so pretty and unique! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen Our Hopeful Home
Commented Apr 27, 2021 on container gardening ideas & inspiration at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
container gardening ideas & inspiration
I am a big fan of container gardening. I love the versatility, variety, and volume, that container gardening can offer without the huge, permanent commitment with landscape design. Today I am sharing useful tips and thoughts for creating your own container gardens. We have not planted o...
I'm totally with you! I love thrifting in new places and while on trips! It's fun:) Love your haul and glad you could get some things at better prices than at home. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm xo Kathleen
Commented Apr 27, 2021 on why you should always thrift shop while on the road at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
why you should always thrift shop while on the road
Last week was my daughter's Spring Break and we took a quick break and trip up to Incline Village on Lake Tahoe. We were there for four days and one of the things I looked up to do in the area was to visit a local thrift store. Why would I do that? Let me explain why. Some might think...
You're a girl after my own heart! We've had a hand-me-down dining room set given to us by my sister-in-law and her husband since before we got married (so over 25 years ago). It's made really well and of good wood but it's just not my favorite. It's got a round top with pretty legs and guess what? My plan has always been to keep the top dark and paint the rest white! So I'm loving this transformation! Glad you could keep it in the family! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Apr 27, 2021 on Kitchen Table & Chairs Set Refresh at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
Kitchen Table & Chairs Set Refresh
Last year I participated in a pop-up Vintage Market with some friends, which I shared here. Well, I had planned to refresh my kitchen set to sell at the Vintage Market and replace it with a more Frenchy feel set for our home. Well best laid plans... we ended going in a totally different dire...
Absolutely love that centerpiece! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Apr 14, 2021 on Easter tablescape at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
Easter tablescape
Hi friends. I know Easter has come and gone but I wanted to quickly pop in and share our Easter tablescape for this year for future reference. Easter was fun and we were blessed with a little bit of family. I shared our menu in my last post which you can read all the details here{Easte...
What a lovely Easter feast! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen Our Hopeful Home
Commented Apr 14, 2021 on Easter menu ideas at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
Easter menu ideas
Happy Easter week! I hope everyone is enjoying some type of Spring goodness in their neck of the woods. Over here we are prepping and preparing for the Easter Sunday celebration. The menu is pretty much set and the shopping is mostly done. Some final decorating details are getting done ...
I'm with you! Just planted most of my seeds inside and will move them into raised beds after frost threat is past (mid-May around here). Can't wait to get my hands dirty. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm xo Kathleen
Commented Apr 14, 2021 on 6 benefits to planting your own vegetable garden at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
6 benefits to planting your own vegetable garden
we finally got the vegetable garden planted for the season. we have planted in this garden for several years now and before that we also had raised beds in our previous home but not as extensive. i love, love, love having a vegetable garden and wanted to share some of the benefits i believe h...
Oh my gosh I love that bunny and that tea cup set! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Apr 2, 2021 on rustic Easter decor vignette at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
rustic Easter decor vignette
Today I am sharing an Easter vignette using muted colors and rustic touches, showing spring and Easter decor does not have to be all pastels all the time. I created this Easter decor vignette in our front foyer, using wooden accents. I have some wooden eggs and a bunny that are hand decor...
I am a huge Dollar Tree shopper so I love this! Happy Easter, friend. Pinned! xo Kathleen
Commented Apr 2, 2021 on easy spring grower pot wreath at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
easy spring grower pot wreath
I have a super cute SpRing DIY wreath to share today. It is not my own idea since I was totally inspired by all the Spring inspiration you can find online. Simply by using a grapevine form, peat pots and moss you can create this too. It's super easy, super inexpensive, and super fast, ...
Oh my gosh I would kill for that lemon tree! Cool story about the origin of the drink. Sounds yummy. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Mar 19, 2021 on French 75 - the best cocktail ever! at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
French 75 - the best cocktail ever!
Since St. Patrick's day has the reputation of a big drinking holiday I thought I would share my favorite cocktail of all time- the French 75. It's not very Irish but it's my jam! If you like bubbles and tart drinks this will be your jam too. It's a mixture of Gin and sparkling wine or ch...
I'm loving your tablescape. I collect flower frogs, too. Great chargers I'd love to get some of them. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Mar 15, 2021 on spring vibes tablescape at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
spring vibes tablescape
I set a spring inspired table since Spring has been peeking around the corner around here. The temps have consistently been pushing 70 degrees and all sort of trees, flowers and plants are blooming. It's amazing how weather affects our mood and well being. This table makes me happy just ...
What a great vignette! It's too funny -- our stories are so similar. I was an avid scrapbooker when the kids were little. I LOVED it! Creative Memories and all that. I amassed a TON of supplies (half the fun, right?)so I really hope to get back to it one of these days:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Mar 15, 2021 on St. Patrick's Day crafting vignette at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
St. Patrick's Day crafting vignette
The other night I was inspired to cobble together some St. Patrick's day altered art from my craft supplies. I started scrapbooking years ago when the masterpiece kiddos where littles. After a few years of fully embracing the hobby, I taught classes and acquired quite a bit of inventory. ...
I just love the bags on those shamrock plants, and those napkins! As someone who is mostly Irish we always celebrated when I was growing up. Now that 2 kids are at college and it's just me and my husband and son we don't really celebrate it. I used to give the kids surprises on the morning of, before school (like gold chocolate coins!) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm and Happy St. Patrick's Day! xo Kathleen
Commented Mar 15, 2021 on St. Patrick's day celebration tablescape at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
St. Patrick's day celebration tablescape
Today I am sharing a pretty table set for the upcoming St. Patrick's day celebration next week. The toile green table cloth and the Spode green transfer ware plates were the inspiration for this table. The shamrock plants and pillar candles as a centerpiece completed the picture and eve...
The soup tureens and silver vase are fabulous! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Mar 3, 2021 on fireside romantic table for two at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
fireside romantic table for two
Hello friends! Today I am sharing a cozy table set by a roaring fire that is perfect for any long winter night. I set this with Valentine's Day in mind, but I think it's even more special to just set a pretty table to share with your loved one, anytime, just because. The unexpected is alway...
I absolutely love these dishes! I'd never even heard of them -- cool background story:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen Our Hopeful Home
Commented Mar 3, 2021 on my latest dish obsession at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
my latest dish obsession
I know most of us share a love for pretty dishes from ironstone to transferware to delicate china patterns to much, much more and today I wanted to share my latest dish obsession of Wonki Ware, a handmade pottery dinnerware. Wonki Ware originated in South Africa where it has been produced ...
Are they bleeding hearts? We had them at our first home (it was professionally landscaped by prior owners) and I loved them! Edible paper -- how fun! I'm a baker so I feel I have to try them now:) I'm Catholic so I know just what you mean lol Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen/Our Hopeful Home
Commented Feb 22, 2021 on sweet notes for Valentine's Day at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
sweet notes for Valentine's Day
Sweet notes for Valentine's Day- as in musical notes.... Valentine's Day is fast approaching so I just finished a couple of projects for the romantic holiday using sheet music since love songs are usually associated with this affectionate holiday. I love using sheet music on many projects an...
So sorry to hear about the blog problems! I've been on Blogger for many years and no problems. Also sorry to hear about your son but glad he's getting better and you're all doing well. I have two at college right now and it's a constant worry:) Love, love, love that garland! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Feb 22, 2021 on happy Valentine's Day at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
happy Valentine's Day
So this post was intended for Valentine's Day but in the process of moving my blog from TypePad to WordPress it somehow ended up in limbo. My blog was in a nowhere land between both platforms. Do not ask me how this was possible- but it was. The domain mapping pointed in both directions. 🤷♀️...
All great ideas, I totally agree! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Feb 8, 2021 on Valentine decor speaking the language of love at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
Valentine decor speaking the language of love
I know many do not decorate for Valentine's Day and I totally get it. Keep in mind, you don't have to go out and buy pink and red baubles with a side of hearts and cupids though, BUT you can inject some romance and love with words here and there. If you own a chalkboard of any sort it's the...
So fun! Love, love, love that silver tiered stand. We just had 12 inches of snow:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Feb 1, 2021 on hot beverage station at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
hot beverage station
The holidays are behind us, but we still have plenty of long, cold winter days ahead of us. I had wanted to set a festive beverage station during the Christmas season but alas between all the other holiday doings I never got to it. Just keeping it real folks. Once I put all the Christma...
Love the rustic look! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen, Our Hopeful Home
Commented Feb 1, 2021 on heart wreath at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
heart wreath
Hi there! Today I am sharing how to DIY a heart shaped wreath with some dried roses and mixed mosses. Although Valentine's Day is not a huge decorating holiday I do like to add a couple of romantic, sweet touches. And although this wreath is shaped like a heart it can be used anytime reall...
What a gorgeous table! I know how you feel - we have two girls away at college. And my youngest, a son, turns 17 on Tuesday!He leaves for college in the fall:( I'm a mess already! Hang in there. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Feb 1, 2021 on winter nesting table at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
winter nesting table
Setting a pretty table is one of my favorite things to do-- so this week I set the table for our family as we continue to nest during this SIP winter. We have a family celebration and I wanted the table to share some specialness as we gather together. Our son turns nineteen on Sunday an...
All great tips! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Commented Jan 2, 2021 on Christmas past, present & future at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
Christmas past, present & future
I hope everyone had a healthy, peaceful, and Merry Christmas! When I am getting ready to decorate for the season I review pictures, posts and ideas I had in years past to inspire me on how to decorate for the present season, but today I want to focus on the future. This season white flowe...
What a gorgeous New Year's table! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm and Happy New Year! xo Kathleen
Commented Jan 2, 2021 on dazzlingly bright New Year's Eve tablescape at master"PIECES" of my LIFE
dazzlingly bright New Year's Eve tablescape
I know we are all eager to put 2020 behind us. We fully anticipate 2021 with the highest expectations probably put on any new year ever before. I am praying for a bright, the brightest!, future in 2021. I set the table for New Year’s eve for just the four of us, full of light with votive...
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