Thrifty Finds.

We did some treasure hunting while we were in East Texas and I almost had a heart attack when I came across this BEAUTIFUL mid-century dark wood side table for SUPER cheap!! AHH! I couldn't believe it. I was so happy to find this little beauty.

Mid-century side table//$10
Set of Five Milk Glass Tumblers//$7
Vintage Glass Syrup Pitcher//$2
Vintage Lunch Tray (that will be used as a desk supply organizer)//$0.69
Treasure Hunt Total=$19.69

The Thrift Gods Have Blessed Me...

With this wonderful piano!!



Since someone wrote the name "Gabby" in the dust left on this piano, I will name her Gabby. She needs a little TLC and someone to tune her, but other than that, she's a PERFECT addition to our home. We will love her and take care of her. Someone dropped it off at the police department that I work to be thrown away. One man's trash is another man's treasure!!! I love finding awesome free things.

Kimber's Becoming a Big Kid.

I'm starting to gather some items for Kimber's new big kid room and I can't help but be kind of sad about it. She's growing up so fast. :( We ran out of room for the rocking chair, so it had to go into the garage. So many good memories in that rocking chair. I went treasure hunting for about thirty minutes and found two great thrifty finds for her room!! I was proud of myself.



The vintage suitcase will be made into a chest for all of her dress-up clothes. Like this:

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Next on my list is a new toddler bed. I have my eye on this one.

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Buzz, Buzz, Busy Bee.

I went thrift shopping with my mom on Tuesday. SO much fun!! We're going to try to do this weekly. It'll be our mother-daughter bonding. :) I found this super cute vintage camera. I'm not even sure if it works yet. For $7, this might have to be my best thrifty find yet.

It's a Petri 7S. circa 1963. I intend on doing some research on this camera sometime today so I can start shooting with it. I love the leather case that came with it. It also has a little case for the film.

Here are a few photos I found taken with this type of camera found here


These pictures make me super excited about using it!!

Here is a preview of what I've been working on for my Etsy Shop


I worked more on Kimber's blanket. I'm only 1/4 way done. I need to step it up before it gets too cold.


I've been invited to a Starving Artist Showcase where few friends are showing off some artwork. I'm really excited about seeing the pieces. If you're in Dallas, you should come!


I still need to get started on our Halloween Costumes.

This is the costume I'm making for Kimber.


Tutorial found here

My project for my Halloween costume.

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Happy Fall!

It is NOW officially Fall and I couldn't be more excited. I had to celebrate with some warm apple cider. Mmmmm... What are your favorite Fall activities?



I also did some shopping and more crocheting. I'm pretty sure I can crochet granny squares in my sleep now. I have 230 more granny squares to make for Kimber's blanket before it's done. At the rate I'm going, I should be done with it around the first of November. Just in time for the chilly weather.

My thrifty finds for this week:


Cute Ceramic Kitty Piggy Bank for Kimber.


Ceramic Owl Planter.


Ceramic Owl Wall Hanging.


Vintage Wooden Plaque.


Suspender Shorts and Peter Pan collar shirt for Kimber. SUPER CUTE!!

I was planning on cleaning up our new studio, but never got to it this week. :( I hope to do some work on it next week. I'll keep you guys updated. For now, I need to look up some decorating ideas for the studio. Back to working on Kimber's blanket!!