My Vintage Cube

I have finally gotten a desk space at work and I decided that I wanted to bring a bit of my home there.

The first picture is some cotton I picked in the pumpkin patch this fall in a 99 cent bottle.

I took some extra Scrabble pieces and spelled my name out.

I strung up some twine and pinned it with pearl corsage pins. 

I then hung vintage postcards from small clothespins.

My pens/scissors/highlighter are in another 99 cent bottle next to my keyboard.

The sailboat picture was purchased for $1.50 a the thrift store and the books are tied loosely with twine.

The three scripture luggage tags are also hung by pearl corsage pins.

This project was a total of 12.50 total with plenty of supplies left over.

I hope this inspires you to go against the grain, and make your space your own little haven. 

rummaging & recycling

This past Friday night everyone in Pelham had a chance to put anything out on the curb that they did not want. My uncle George and I went around neighborhoods looking for "treasures" and did not come up empty handed!

My finds of the night were the following:

Porch swing, Rocking chair, Office chair, Vintage Suitcases, Recipe Box, Desk, Lamp, Two Shutters, Bathroom Sink, and A Few Other Oddities

 

I'm thinking of painting and then hanging the shutters on a wall inside the house somewhere and using it as a place to have mail or magazines or maybe as an almost inspiration board.

Maybe sanding down the rocker just a bit and adding a fresh coat of paint.

After some serious cleaning, we will put those suitcases on display somewhere...

I will post all the amazing diy happenings of these beautiful free items!

old souls

Coming up with date ideas is not that difficult once you get a little creative.

Instead of just watching movies on the couch and eating takeout why not change it up just a bit?

Think of the things you both enjoy doing together.

Alan and I are old souls.

This summer will probably consist of us:

1.going to pick peaches and blueberries at a farm

2.relaxing on our porch swing

3. maybe a train ride

4. attending a symphony

5. picnic at the gardens

6. going to estate sales

7. visiting morgan creek vineyard

8. adding vintage flair to our wedding ideas

9. go to the farmer's market

10. read poetry under a big oak

There are so many things to do around Birmingham.

You just have to get a little creative.