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Vintage Fabric Garland

By Kristin on June 26, 2012 3 Comments

One of the things I've been working on for my son's Vintage Americana Graduation Parties is a vintage fabric garland. I found some old scraps of vintage, red, white, and blue fabric in my basement. I cut strips into 2" by 12" and tied them onto a piece of twine, pushing the pieces close together. I wanted it to look full and thick. I looked for fabrics with different textures but with the same color palette. Right now it's about 20 feet long. It has to be able to stand on it's own at the park pavilion and will be perfect … [Read more...]

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Garden Window Thrift Haul

By Chris Ann on May 7, 2012 6 Comments

Over the weekend I did do some looking around in some vintage stores. Spend too much time looking and you are bound to find something. I ended up getting this old glass window. I have had a thing for old glass windows for. ever. And, I knew right away what I had planned for it. I have a couple of ideas on how I'd like to use this. Do you like old windows too? Have you used them in decorating or in the garden? After some searching on Pinterest I found these pictures for inspiration. Which one is your dream? We'd love to invite … [Read more...]

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Magical Fairy Container Garden

By Chris Ann on April 22, 2012 4 Comments

I've been thinking of doing a fairy garden for some time ~ and since warm spring weather has been playing hide and seek with us here in Minnesota, I decided to take matters into my own hands and make an inside fairy container garden. Fairies it turns out are kinda overpopulating and are in need of habitats - thus the rage. And, well with my bff all the way in Maryland, I'm thinking why not make friends with some invisible people. (Hmmmm. Lonely for some girl time much?) Fairy Gardens are starting to become popular enough … [Read more...]

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AVAM Sock Monkey Making Event

By Kristin on January 10, 2012 Leave a Comment

Right before Christmas, The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, hosts a community art project. This year, it as all about The Sock Monkey. We came with our required two socks and a pair of scissors. The rest was FREE! We arrived to be greeted by Sock Monkey helpers that handed us a pattern. They then directed us to tables... of thread, needles and stuffing along with... piles of fabric, buttons, ribbon, ties, thread, yarn and rick rack...all the necessary accessories to … [Read more...]

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Glitterizing A Vintage Picture

By Chris Ann on December 7, 2011 6 Comments

I promised a glitter project last week ~ do you have your glue bottles ready? This is a fun DIY Project that will possibly get you back in touch with your inner finger-painting child. It also a great gift idea or decor idea for the holidays! I was first inspired to do this project when I purchased a "glitterized" vintage picture at an antique store and bakery over the summer. I found it at "Kathie's Finds" in Wayzata, MN. I love it so much that I made it the centerpiece of my mantel. Glitterized Vintage Pictures have … [Read more...]

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Gift Wrapping Inspiration With A Giveaway

By Chris Ann on October 19, 2011 30 Comments

We think our Mother's Tree Of Life necklaces is the perfect gift inspiration for birthdays or holidays for any Mother, Sister or Friend in your life! Why not get ahead of the holiday curve and order the perfect special gift ahead of time? Artist Liz Oie handcrafts this necklace in gold or silver with real gem stones to honor the births of children or grandchildren. Check out this necklace ~ found in our LoveFeast Shop. We will be adding new items to our shop as the Holidays get closer ~ so keep checking back! And … [Read more...]

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Just Because

By Kristin on October 17, 2011 4 Comments

Just because he loves me, he brought these flowers home. He bought them at Costco and brought them home in their cellophane bundle. They were beautiful, but I decided to add a little more love to this bouquet of fall splendor. First I trimmed each stem, at different lengths, building an arrangement of varying heights. Then I took an empty, large glass jar (I think it once was an over-sized jar of sun dried tomatoes) and placed the freshly trimmed flowers inside. I took one of my vintage tins that was just a bit … [Read more...]

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How To Make Branchlers

By Chris Ann on October 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

A while ago I happened to see a picture of these coasting on the web ~ Branchlers by Luke Bartels found on Remodelista. I've had it on my mind ever since - and seriously, this has nothing to do with the fact that I shot an AK37 or something like that this summer thanks to my brother-n-law who likes to keep this suburban mama country capable. But now back to my Branchler - project 'cause this is how we roll in the citeee! Note: There are no guns needed for this project unless you choose to use a paint gun. How To … [Read more...]

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How to Make a Vintage Frame Cork Board

By Kristin on August 16, 2011 5 Comments

My husband brought this beauty of a vintage frame home from a renovation job he was doing and I decided to turn it into a cork board for my office. Here is what you will need to make your own Vintage Cork Board: Vintage Frame...I prefer one that is ornate and has character 1/2 inch Cork (measure the inside of the frame and order to size)...I ordered this over the internet. For my large frame, it cost about $50. Sheet of Plywood 4-6 Flat Brackets 8-12 1/2 inch Wood Screws Spray paint Liquid Nails Exacto … [Read more...]

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Fancy Friday~Fabric Inspiration

By Chris Ann on July 8, 2011 2 Comments

Well, I could wander around here all day. Many times I have. There is something about floor to warehouse ceiling stack of bolts and bolts of fabric that calms me. For awhile ~ until I start buzzing with ideas. While wandering this maze of isles I find inspiration. The inspiration to build ideas, tablecloths, curtains and pillows. The more projects I think of the more I start to giggle. I'm giddy now, high on ribbons and remnants and linens. There are plans for pillows and … [Read more...]

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