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Once upon a time shopping was totally my thing. Weekends at a mall were just who I was and it brought me so much joy. I was the girl who worked at her favorite store and used the discount for more than her paycheck. But times, priorities and people change. Now my clothes are much less of a priority and my dollars have to go much further. Plus the older I get the more I want things that are full of charm and character. I might shop differently these days but I think it’s even more fun. I shared earlier...

We're back today to wrap up the list of 10 of my  favorite vintage items in my home. Be sure you don't miss 1-5 from yesterday! (Be sure you saw 1-5 too!)     6. Canisters This is another very simple way to use a vintage piece. If we’re being totally honest, I am not about to pour my flour out in here. I have my vintage limits! But these are great for storage of packaged goods or just small odds and ends you may need to store out of sight. We have fish food and water treater in there.   8. Art ...

When I graduated college I moved home but to my parents cute little rental house. It was a tiny house before those were trendy but such a blessing and a great place to live and save some money (thank you mama and daddy!) Even though the house was tiny, I didn’t have much to furnish it since I’d been living the dorm life for four years. We bought a loveseat because that’s all that would fit and I redid an old entertainment center and trunk for storage and side table of sorts but we found everything else I needed at...

  Many, many years ago my parents painted their living room red. It was the most beautiful late 90’s color perfectly matched to the beautiful floral and stripe custom window valences. It was a gorgeous room in its day but to say it was a painful process, is an understatement. You see, this was before tinted primer was widely known about and it was such a beast to get it to cover that they proclaimed it would NEVER be painted again. Red forever and ever, amen. Here's how it looked as they transitioned into this millennium...   (do NOT judge by...