The Thriftress

This year I am hosting Thanksgiving at my house for the FIRST TIME EVER.  As you can imagine I am a little bit nervous and extremely busy putting the house in perfect order. Decorating the dining room is a top priority so I was really thankful when Plaid Crafts sent […]

Here I am on the big day sporting my new apron – An awesome hand made birthday present from my friend Gigi!   I know it’s a week after Thanksgiving but I think it has taken me that long to recover!  This year I hosted Thanksgiving for the very first […]

One of my favorite things about blogging is making connections with women who share my passion to create.  And I love to support those who have taken their passion to the next level by selling their handmade wares.  Mompreneurs rock! One such lady is the talented Kellie from Nest of Posies. […]

In case you missed this guest post I did for A Crafty Creative Christmas, I’m sharing it today! Vintage sheet music is a lovely element to add to your home decor and Christmastime is no exception! To create these ornaments you will need the following supplies: Sheet music.  If no […]

Last Christmas I used a green/silver/white color scheme in the family room.  This year I went in a totally different direction. The red and white are so crisp and bright to me!  Loving how this turned out.  Let’s break it down shall we? I scored these shutters on Freecycle and […]

This weekend, like most of you, I was super busy trying to check items off my holiday to-do list.  One of the projects I worked on are these cute gifts for my daughter’s wonderful preschool teachers! Last week I scored fleece scarves from Old Navy for $4.00 a pop.   […]

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!  I am completely out of my normal schedule this week since we are away from home visiting family. But I’m not too out of it to announce the winner of the Shabby Apple dress giveaway! The winner of the Waimea dress is […]

I’m very excited to follow through with a bunch of design plans for our home this year.  These are all projects I have been thinking about and planning for awhile.  I’m putting my to do list out there so you can keep me accountable and so I will be able […]

I hinted last week about a big announcement.  Well the day is here!  I am so excited to announce that Cassie of Primitive & Proper and I have formed a creative partnership to open our own shop called Persephone! I am so thankful to Cassie for being one of my […]

Last week my son turned 6 and we celebrated with a Lego themed birthday party.  I kept the party small – just 6 friends – so that it was manageable and more fun for everyone! When the guests arrived they were greeted by this Lego “6” door hanger. It was […]