August Fields

Thrify Treasures #1

Ahhh…the joy of finding a good deal, the thrill of the hunt, I’m not sure what it is exactly about garage sales but I LOVE them!!! My children have joined in on the fun too which makes the thrifting so much more enjoyable for me.

Okay, I’ve started collecting pillows that have a needlepoint design on them but I know that’s not what it’s called, so if you know please tell me. 🙂 I found this one for .50 cents.


I cut out the design off of the pillow.

Soaked it in a little detergant and let it hang overnight to dry.

I had fun layering it with some cute fabric….this was done by hand, usually in the evenings after the kiddos were in bed

I’m planning on adding a few buttons that Dancy gave me for mother’s day :). The finished pillow cover was used to cover an existing plain tan pillow I had. I know the pinks don’t go with the reds that don’t match the greens…but I’m loving it!

I also found this totally perfect picnic basket that I spotted immediately! $4.00 people. hellooo?? sold. I’m using it to store my fabric and sewing supplies.

And finally, this little green luggage piece ($2.00). I brainstormed at the sale (since we were the only ones there I didn’t have to “snag” it) about what I could USE this for??

……..our medicine bag! It now Perfectly houses our band-aids, Tylenol, ear drops etc. The kids love it….and litle Hank can’t open it. perfect.

If you love sharing your ‘thrifty treasures’ with others or just want to have fun looking at some more please go over to Southern Hospitality where Rhoda is hosting “Today’s Thrifty Treasures”!

Our Homeschool Room

I figured now was as good a time as any to snap some pics of the area where we do a majority of our school. I just finished repainting our basement a beautiful soft yellow….which led to selling a couch….which led to sorting through old supplies….which finally led to a fun place to do school!! The table and chairs came from my grandpa and grandma which I painted and recovered.

This is a picture “in the midst” of the makeover..eek!

TA DA!

The kids LOVE to craft with Perler Beads. So we are keeping a few hung up in the corner to display. I love this craft cause it keeps them busy for awhile! :)…oh and the beads are easy to vacuum up, there is no glue or scissors and I can keep them stored away neatly.

Crayons are kept in this old bowl that I found for $2.00 at a local antique shop. Those big chunky circle crayons we made from melting down all our old bits and pieces! This bowl gets set in the middle of the table with a stack of paper often 🙂

This big ‘ol chalkboard was found (along with 2
others) leaning against a dumpster behind a local bakery! After a light washing and some fun paint detail it has turned out to be quite a gem.
These clipboards hold the kiddos weekly Bible verses. I picked up some cute scrapbooking paper and modge podged it on those babies! Their names were also put on with rub-on decals….

…and finally……..my favorite little set of tins in the world that I found at Ikea a few years ago in the bathroom section. We keep pencils/pens/scissors in the tall one and paperclips, tacs, erasers and other odds and ends in the smaller ones!

A little burst of sunshine!

you have got to check out kim’s blog over at Dear Daisy Cottage! She has color bursting everywhere and it is sure to bring a smile to your face.

ummm…how cute is this????

….or this…on a front porch? pure bliss…..AND some turquoise fiestaware…girl after my own heart!

love the chips and dip gone vintage style……


and she loves a can of spray paint …like every good woman should.

A New Day

This picture (which I googled) of a sunrise was taken by Adie Griffiths

I am feel so so blessed to have been able to spend 5 days with hubby and baby dubs…..I feel refreshed, at peace and more in love with Jesus! I came home to freshly showered and bathed babes (thanks to one very giving sister who loves my kids dearly!)….and lots of hugs and kisses.

I do not know what I would do without my faith in Jesus Christ. Thank you Lord for my husband, thank you for my children, thank you for my family, thank you for new friends, thank you for your handiwork in creation that takes my breath away, thank you Lord for a new day.

Joshua 3:5b
“…….for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.”