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Vintage Trunk Coffee Table Adds To Farmhouse Decor

April 7, 2015 by Dagmar Bleasdale 3 Comments

If you ever see a vintage trunk for sale, buy it if it’s a good deal! bought this lovely vintage trunk coffee table a while ago, and it adds so much to the cozy decor in my living room.

I’m sharing a thrifty treasure I bought months ago at the Newburgh Vintage Emporium.

Do you remember the large vintage trunk I used as a coffee table in our living room, in front of the fireplace?

I wanted to switch that one out to a smaller table and have had my eye on this trunk with a base for many months.

I finally bought it when it went on sale for $150, which is a great deal for these two pieces.

Vintage Trunk Coffee Table

Once I got it home, I wasn’t sure I liked how high the table is. I’m still not sure. [Read more…]

Choose Kindness — Why I’m Glad I Did

March 26, 2015 by Dagmar Bleasdale 4 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, someone was really mad at me.

He was mad at me for something I had no control over. It wasn’t my fault, but he wanted to blame me.

He was unreasonable. He made threats even though I tried to explain that there was nothing I could do.

I tried to not take it personally.

Another nasty email — and I wanted to lay into him and say: “Listen, I don’t have anything to do with this and can’t fix this for you! You are being unreasonable! It’s unfair to blame me!” [Read more…]

Thrifty Find: Vintage Weimar Porzellan Vase

March 10, 2015 by Dagmar Bleasdale 6 Comments

I’m sharing a thrifty treasure I bought a while ago, and a new one from today.

Weimar Porzellan Vase

I forget where and when I bought this pretty vase from Germany [Read more…]

Update a Shelf With Washi Tape in Minutes

March 9, 2015 by Dagmar Bleasdale Leave a Comment

Remember this mess? [Read more…]

Easy DIY Roman Blind Tutorial

March 7, 2015 by Dagmar Bleasdale 1 Comment

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Are you a DIYer up to making your own Roman blind?

I want to install one on our back door, which has a six-pane window in it, so we can cover it at night — but I can’t sew.

I bought a beginner sewing machine years ago, but it still hasn’t made it out of the box.

If you are familiar with a sewing machine, here is an easy step-by-step tutorial to make your own Roman blind.

It was created by Good to be Home, a fun website that provides articles and news to home owners and DIY enthusiasts, everything from landscaping tips to building a home gym.

It even has a whole category for eco living. [Read more…]

Vintage Trunk Coffee Table

Weimar Porzellan Vase

Create a beautiful home on a budget!

Thank you!

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