Rustic Vintage Christmas Wreath
When it comes to Christmas decor, what’s a sweeter mix than bottle brush trees and vintage toy cars? I thought this would make the perfect vignette to add to my Christmas wreath this year. One other bonus – this is a fast wreath to put together! Who doesn’t love that bonus this time of year? […]
DIY Birdbath From Vintage Glass
Those of you who drop in regularly know I love myself a great thrift store find. I get a little rush every time I score something fun and unique and cheap. You may remember the fun Value Village Tour I did last fall with some blogger friends. I found some vintage glassware and made these […]
Turn Thrift Store Bowls Into Gorgeous Candleholders
Love these candleholders? You can make some for yourself from a few thrift store bowls. For these ones, I used 5 bowls and
Good-Bye Dining Hutch, Hello Record Cabinet: A Fun Makeover
This is a quick and easy project that I pulled together in no time. The hardest part actually was convincing the hubby to drop everything and meet me at Value Village to haul yet another piece of furniture home in the van. Once I got past that hurdle, the rest was easy. You might have […]
Instant Lamp Makeover
I went vintage shopping again last week. This time it was in my sister’s basement. Nads house is always great for hunting. You can find anything you need. Random and obscure supplies for a last minute craft? Check. Wild clothes to make an interesting Halloween costume? Check. Cute vintage lamp for your daughter’s room? Double […]
How To Restore A Lamp
This is my favourite kind of find – free! I found this little beauty sitting forlornly by the side of the road in the rain, looking for a new home. I happily obliged, and now my oldest has a funky new bedside lamp. Don’t you just love that we can do this here in North […]
Vintage Bar Glasses
I scored these glasses from my local Value Village. Retro-cool and incredibly cheap, I think they bring a great Mad Men vibe to your drinks. They’ve got me wanting to start drinking gin and tonic. Value Village is a great source of vintage glassware, and the prices are amazing. These glasses were $1 each –authentic […]
Sentimental Vintage
Being a fan of great vintage style, I love hunting for fabulous finds along Queen Street East and West here in Toronto, and at my local Goodwill or Value Village. Nothing makes me happier than scoring a great deal on something gorgeous and unique. But what about vintage finds from our own families? Things that […]
Value Village Vintage
During one my recent scouting trips to our local Value Village thrift store, I came across these gorgeous smoky vintage glasses. Perfect for
Vintage Vespas
Having spent some of my childhood summers in Italy, the sight of a Vespa whizzing by always leaves me with a nostalgic twinge. These adorable iconic Italian scooters conjure up images of summer afternoons highlighted by a perfect espresso and loads of gelato. Imagine my delight when my husband showed up one day with these
Value Village Vintage Score
I occasionally drop by my local thrift store, Value Village, to check out the housewares section for interesting serving pieces to use as molds in my hand built pottery work. They often have a great selection of retro glassware, barware, and other tableware. Here is a gorgeous set of vintage compote bowls I found recently […]
Retro Bar Glasses
Jump on the Mad Men-inspired trend for retro cocktails with this great set of vintage highball glasses. These provide the perfect reason to get creative and expand the cocktail menu at your next party. They’ll make a gorgeous display if you have a
