Walnut & Vine

Monday, July 1, 2013

Summer on the Mantle

It's summer and that means beach time! Since I'm not in California anymore with access to some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere, I have to improvise and do what I can to bring a bit of

the beach to my family room mantle in Tennessee! This summer, I kept things simple and used
a lot of my "thrifty finds".

Window was free, found by trash in an alley

Sailboat picture was a yard sale find, cost: $5.00

Small mercury glass candle holder, Kohls on sale after Christmas, $4.00

Tall mercury glass candle holder, Marshalls on sale, $8.00

Life preserver, yard sale, $3.00

Till next time......

Rebecca

This week I will be partying at:

Monday

Boogieboard Cottage

Betwen Naps on the Porch

Alderberry Hill

I should Be Mopping The Floor

The Dedicated House

The Creative Cain Cottage

Rain on a Tin Roof

Dwellings

Design, Dining and Diapers

House in the Roses

Be Colorful

Tuesday

Cedar Hill Ranch

Kathe With an E

Elizabeth and Co

Our Home Away From Home

Knick of Time

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Wednesday

Beyond the Picket Fence

No Minimalist Here

The NY Melrose Family

Southern Lovely

Thursday

From My Front Porch to Yours

Between Naps on the Porch

Katherinescorner

Savvy City Farmer

Delightful Order

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs Olson

The Charm of Home

Friday

My Romantic Home

French Country Cottage

At the Picket Fence

Stuff and Nonsense

Common Ground

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Since TN is so far from the ocean and beach, instead of "beach girls", we consider ourselves "pool girls". All stylish "'pool girls" need the proper attire to spend a lazy afternoon hangin' by the pool! Of course, one must have a minimum of two bathing suits cuz you all know it would be mortifying to be seen wearing the same one two days in a row! Kailyn has the required 2, (hoping for more, can't say she won't pick up a least one more next time she's out shopping)! For someone who's only 11 mos, she's quite picky about what she wears, (or, is that her Mom and Mimi)? Just a little fashionista in training! I can't believe she'll be a year old next month, time has flown by so fast! We've had the best time hanging out together! Of course, I think she's the best baby ever!

When she wants to feel "tropical" she wears her one shoulder Hawaiian print suit with large pink flowers and a polka dot ruffled neckline.

When she wants to feel a bit more glamorous, she wears this hot pink number with a tutu ruffle and bow detail at the shoulder.

Seriously, what girl doesn't like ruffles and bows!

Pretty moma and stylish Kailyn

Just floatin

Drying off

Giving her Uncle Aaron her favorite "fish face"

She cracks herself and everyone else up when she does this

Till next time......

Rebecca

This week I'll be partying at:

Thursday

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs Olson

The Charm of Home

No Minimalist Here

Ladies Only Blog Share Link Party

Friday

Rooted in Thyme

Bacon Time With the Hungry Hypo

French Country Cottage

At the Picket Fence

Blissful and Domestic

Monday, June 10, 2013

Yard Sale Finds......

The last 2 weekends have been the best yard sailing I've had in a long time! Finally there's been some without tons of cloths and toys that actually had some good stuff. I lucked out and found some cool, CHEAP, fun things! I've really got to get on it with my 2 booths, they've gotten pretty sparse in the last couple of months and are in desperate need some tender "lovin" care! Here are some of the things that I brought home, much to the dismay of my children! They don't get it but that's OK with me! I'm not a hoarder, but yeah, I Do WANT TO KEEP IT ALL! I'm taking medication, (if only there was such a thing), for this problem and it is helping a little, some stuff actually does make it to my booths! Here's a few pics of some of the things I got.

The guy I got this from said it was his grandfather's. I'd love to keep but it but I'm not a hoarder, I'm not a hoarder.........!
Paid $2.00

These vintage canisters aren't my style but I thought they were really cute .
They will go in the booth, paid $2.00

I love this equestrian style nut cracker, he'll go great with my collection!
I got all these things for $1.00.

Did you notice the little fox sitting by his feet?

This white tureen with lid and ladle was $2.00

This sweet little bunny box was 50 cents

This snowman pic was also 50 cents.
I'm Painting the frame, it's a keeper.

I'll show you the rest of my haul later.

Till next time......

Rebecca

You can find me partying at:

Tuesday

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Our Home Away From Home

Wednesday

Beyond the Picket Fence

The NY Melrose Family

Thursday

From My Front Porch to Yours

Katherines Corner

Delightful Order

Monday, May 27, 2013

Spring in the Cabinet

For those of you who visit often, I'm sure you've noticed my posting has slowed down. Honestly, I was kind of obsessed there for awhile and I began losing the fun. Since my health scare and Kailyn's arrival, I've come to my senses, (keep in mind, there are some who might debate that), but now I'm posting when I feel like it and the pressure's off and it is what it is which is, much better! I'm taking care of Kailyn while Kate is in school which I love, doing things around the house, planning Kate's October wedding, (more on that later), and posting when I feel like it, much better for me! I just realized Spring is almost over so I thought I'd better share my Spring decor before I put it away for summer! Don't ask me why, but one of my first collections was carrots. Kind of weird when I think about it, but I collected quite a few, even some blown glass Christmas "carrot" ornaments. I like to pull them out with my bunnies for Spring.

I cross stitched this little pillow back in the day

Some of my carrots

Till next time....
Rebecca

This week you will find me partying at:
Monday
House in the Roses
Boogieboard Cottage
Between Naps on the Porch
Alderberry Hill
You Are Talking Too Much
I Should Be Mopping the Floor
The Dedicated House
Creative Cain Cabin
So Much Better With Age
Tuesday
Knick Of time Interiors
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
A Stroll Thru Life
Our Delightful Home
A Bowl Full Of Lemons
The Thrifty Home
Elizabeth and Co
Cozy Little House
Kathe With an E
Coastal Charm

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Vintage Thingie....

Today I'm going to show you one of my favorite yard sale finds. It's a little bit industrial, has wheels which I love and best of all, it was only $3.00! That it's my favorite color of flaky green paint, just makes it that much better! It's very narrow and has a wood top which was very light so I dry brushed it with a couple of different colors of paint and love the way it turned out. I use it in my guest bath which is very small, narrow and serves as a pathway from the back entry to the laundry room. Since it is so narrow, this little "thing" fits perfectly against the wall and holds my old sewing machine drawers, (yardsale,$2.00) that I use as a magazine holder without hindering the flow between rooms. So, good price, good size, interesting shape, great color, what more could I ask for!

PS. I haven't posted any pics of Kailyn for a while, she's 9mos now and is trying to walk! She's talking, er babbling up a storm, saying Mama, DaDa and of course the standard no no! Pretty exciting and scary at the same time! You can't wait to see them grow but on the other hand, I want her to stay a baby just a little longer! We are having so much fun with her, she's such a sweet, happy little girl. I could go on and on, but won't, here's a few photos! (whoops! got a little carried away)!!