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Four Leaf Clover Ciabatta Bread

When it comes to bread baking, simplicity is always my genre! This recipe is so very simple and very festive for Spring and St. Patrick's Day of course! The use of frozen dinner rolls makes this baking project easy for kiddos and beginners alike. The four leaf clovers are adorable and you could create any springtime scene with any type of veggies or herbs that you have on hand. Ingredients Rhodes Texas Dinner Rolls Olive Oil Green Onions Green Peppers Jalapeños Thyme Sprigs Dill Directions Grease a 9x13 baking dish or large cookie sheet. Place your frozen dinner rolls in the pan and let rise for 4-5 hours. Once rolls have risen, use your fingers to ...

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Vintage Lamp Base DIY Candle Holders

Vintage lamps are always so unique and quirky. They have been on the top of my thrifting list lately because of all the fun up-cycles you can create with them. Today I am going to share two easy up-cycles for a pair of milk glass thrifted lamps I found recently. These lamps would be entirely perfect on their own as lamps, but if you aren't in the market for lamps, they can make the perfect cloche base or even pair of candle holders. This DIY was so very simple, anyone can do it! Supplies vintage lamp(s) nut & bolt cloche candles hot glue (optional) Directions Unscrew the mechanical parts of the lamp. Most lamps unscrew in many different pieces. You can ...

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St. Patrick’s Day Sweatshirts

Being that I am VERY Irish, I figured I better get my four leaf clovers in order and share a few fun sweatshirts so you all don't get pinched on St. Patrick's Day. There are so many fun variations to choose from; clovers, lucky variations and even a few vintage inspired sweatshirts too! No matter what you do, make sure you wear green on St. Patrick's Day and if you are Irish wear those colors proudly! ...

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Vintage Easter Wreath DIY

Last year I fell in love with a vintage Easter wreath that was chalk full of adorable vintage Easter trinkets. The colors were so vibrant and it was such a charming arrangement of sweet little Easter baubles. I made it my mission to start hunting for these small Easter collectibles to create my own wreath and the process was very simple. Vintage Easter items can be slightly more difficult to find and on the more expensive side, so I did incorporate some vintage reproduction pieces into the wreath. Overall I love the arrangement and all the cheerful colors, it just screams SPRING! Supplies Foam Wreath Form Iridescent Tinsel Garland (I used this garland) Vintage Style Easter ...

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Spring Target Finds

February can be quite blustery in North Dakota, so the thought of Spring is a bright light in the depths of winter. I am loving some of the sweet, new Spring decor items from Target recently. I rounded up a few of my favorites. Several are great staple decor pieces, several are great Easter decor pieces, and they are all guaranteed to get you in the mood for Spring! I will be sprinkling in little bits of Spring over the next few weeks, these will all be great additions to my springtime decor. Click the photo to shop! And if you are lucky enough to live near a Target (mine is 2 hours away) then run on over to the dollar spot to find these adorable topiaries and wooden bunnies ...

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Spring Arrangement with Essential Oils

I can hear the pitter patter of Spring. It seems far away, but it will be here before we know it! This easy arrangement is a great transition from winter to spring. It offers the cozy glow of a warm candle, with the sweet scent of essential oils from Far & Wild. What could be more perfect than a stunning arrangement that can then be used to create the perfect spa treatment, lavender infused bath salts. Supplies Clear glass vase Epsom Salt Candle Essential Oils from Far & Wild (I used Lavender & Lemon) Dried Lavender How To Fill your glass vase with Epsom salt, about 1/3 full Add 6-8 drops of each essential oil - find my favorites here! Nestle ...

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5 MORE Ways to Display Vintage Valentines

I just can't stop with how adorable all of these vintage valentines are, so I came up with five MORE ways to display them! Many of you asked where to find vintage valentines and the simple answer is, EVERYWHERE! I find them at garage sales, antique shops, online, and auctions. If you can't find them in your area, this vintage valentine book is a wonderful option. 1. Collage I found an adorable scrapbook at an auction of someone's keepsake valentines. They were the perfect base for these collages. These frames make this project so simple. Take your valentines and arrange them into the matte frame. I did not affix them, but just simply used the glass to keep them in place. Such a fun way to ...

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5 Ways to Display Vintage Valentines

I can still remember the excitement of making my Valentine's Day box each year and even better was when you got to open all of your valentines from friends! The valentines of yesteryear are so darling, chalk full of charming graphics, witty sayings and bright colors. So what is the best way to display these vintage beauties? This is the first of two posts that I will share with a few fun ideas to display your vintage valentines for all to see and enjoy. 1. Vintage Valentine Wreath This project could not be more simple. Take a wreath, preferably one that is red, pink, or white and use small clothespins to afix your vintage valentines to the wreath. This wreath was extra special with the ...

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Valentine’s Day Sweatshirts

My favorite cozy outfit is a crew neck sweatshirt, leggings and cozy socks. I love nothing more than an adorable holiday sweatshirt to celebrate the season. This year I found so many cute Valentine's Day options, I thought they would be fun to share! The sweatshirts with the vintage Valentines are my favorite. The heart sweatshirts are so wonderful for any time of year too! Hope you are all staying warm and cozy! ...

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Vintage Inspired Spice Drawer

The New Year is that special time when we all have the urge to ORGANIZE, or at least I do! Each year I break down areas in our house and tackle small spaces with quick organizational projects. A few years ago I took on this spice drawer and I can not tell you how happy it makes me feel every time I open that drawer. I can easily see every spice and the jar labeling I used is so darn cute. Now I know that everything in our house can not be vintage, but if I can incorporate some vintage inspired style I am going to try. These mini Ball canning spice jars are so adorable and the perfect size for all your spices. I love the look of the embossed labels too. The Dymo label maker uses all ...

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