Layering boho style is my go-to when getting dressed because it’s an easy way to make any outfit fun and interesting. Creatively layering loose-fitting, flowy fabrics is one of the ways I’m re-wearing my closet this year. If you want to dress uniquely and be natural and comfortable I think you’ll find inspiration in this…
How to Look Cute and Stay Warm This Winter the Thrifty Way
Need outfit ideas for winter in the South? Me, too! This post is all about how to look cute and stay warm this winter the thrifty way. The average winter low temperature where I live (Alabama) is 40 degrees. However, this past week the temps have dipped into the teens and have not gotten much…
Fashion Over 50: Rainy Day Style
Here in Northeast Alabama, we’ve been getting a LOT of rain. But I’m one of those weird people who likes gray, rainy days! Did you know there’s a name for people who like rain? Pluviophile: (n) a lover of rain; someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days. That’s me! I love the…
Thrifty Thursday: DIY Fall Wreath and Floral Arrangement
A DIY wreath and faux floral arrangement is a fun and easy way to decorate your home in every season. The projects I’m sharing today are budget-friendly, too. I hope you get inspired to be creative, decorate your home, and save money in the process! DIY Wreath I don’t do much outdoor decorating, especially the…
Thrifty Thursday: Vintage Landscapes & Thrifty Decor
Each week I make it a point to drop in my local thrift stores and browse for treasures. Sometimes I find pieces that speak to me and sometimes I come out empty handed. I always decorate by heart—meaning I buy what I love if it’s within my price point even if I don’t know exactly…
Thrifty Christmas Decor {Home Tour}
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ― Norman Vincent Peale A softer and more beautiful world. I vote for that, how about you? But a few of my Christmases have felt hard and ugly mostly because I tried to do too much, spend too much,…
A Beautiful {Thrifty} Wedding
My firstborn tied the knot recently and it was a beautiful wedding day. I’ve already posted a few pics from Jon & Molly’s wedding but I wanted to share a bit more about some of the thrifty wedding details. After a sweet ceremony under a old oak tree we walked into a beautiful barn where…
Thrifty Finds and Treasures (of the human kind)
If you follow me on Instagram you know that I mentioned what a great yard sale-ing day we had last Saturday. I don’t have all my fun finds shown here but I couldn’t help but share a few of the best ones: A pretty little $1 caddy perfect for my make-up brushes. A 5 piece…
Thrifty Thursday + DIY: Birdhouse Wreath
Most of the time I don’t go to the thrift store looking for anything in particular. It’s just my version of “retail therapy”. (I’m a low-maintenance kinda girl.) Many, many times I leave empty-handed. Not this time. Like most of my “good finds” I didn’t go looking for a wreath. I’ve wanted a new wreath…
4 Simple Steps to Save, Organize, and Print Photos
I’m going to show you my favorite way to save, organize, and print your lovely photos in four simple steps using your phone. This method is one I’ve used once a month for several years and has saved me from lots of frustration. My photos are safe and organized on my phone and I even…
Where To Eat and Thrift Near Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Alabama
Deciding where to eat and thrift is one of my favorite parts of planning a road trip. I Google, read reviews and plan our route around good places to eat and thrift. There are so many great places to eat and shop near Orange Beach and Gulf Shores and you probably already have your list…
DIY Painted Armoire
Our homes should be a happy haven and I believe that’s easily achieved without a lot of money or design expertise. But it took me years to settle into my decorating style. Notice I didn’t say “settle on” but “settle into” because for years I tried to be “in style”. I was never quite happy…
How to Make Your Favorite Curtains Work as a Shower Curtain
It’s not the house I love but the life that’s lived in it. I love this quote and the house that we call home. But sometimes I just want to gut the old bathroom and start over. In my dreams Chip and Joanna rip it out to the studs while I’m sipping a cafe au…
The 5 Best Thrift Stores in Guntersville Alabama
As a seasoned thrifter who’s traveled to and through this town many times, I know the 5 best thrift stores in and around Guntersville, Alabama. Guntersville is a great road trip destination and if you love a long day of thrifting as much as I do plus some good food in a casual atmosphere to…
5 Lessons I Learned From Not Buying Anything New
Not buying anything new for 28 days started as a fun goal but the last week was hard! I’m grateful for the lessons I learned from my 28-day detox. I hope you find some inspiration and encouragement as I share what I learned and photos from Rewearing My Closet: Week 4. No-Spend-January and Not Buying…
Vintage Tin Canisters: Practical and Pretty
We all have those small items we occasionally need for a project in our home but can’t ever seem to find because they’re lost in a junk drawer that’s a bottomless pit of random stuff. I hate it when that happens, don’t you? I have a solution! Vintage Tin Canisters are one of my favorite…
3 Non-toxic Ways to Make Your Home Smell Lovely
I love for my home to smell lovely but I’m kind of picky when it comes to scents. A clean, fresh scent that’s not overpowering or chemical-smelling is what I look for when buying cleaning products for my home. January was a blur but I did manage to do some post-holiday decluttering. I was happy…
How Do You Measure Your Life?
There are lots of ways to measure life. I’ve recently discovered a new and painful way. I sensed I was measuring it wrong, though not immediately. To learn the lesson I had to sit with the pain first. A New Family Command Center Google “family command center” and in 0.6 seconds you’ll get 454 million…
DIY Scroll Wall Hanging: Bible Verse Poster
One of the things I look for when I’m thrifting is unique, pretty wall art. My home is filled with vintage oil paintings and old framed prints. I also love anything with words, quotes, and Bible verses. The scroll wall hangings I’ve seen are really nice but they’re a bit more than I want to…
Easy and Delicious Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
The weatherman had predicted the possibility of a light snow fall; but by sunrise we realized we’d passed the “light snowfall” mark. As road closings became more widespread and the snow continued to fall, we knew our big plans for the weekend might not pan out. I assessed the fridge and pantry and was relieved…