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When I saw this BIG, brass, trophy-base lamp at th When I saw this BIG, brass, trophy-base lamp at the thrift store for $14.99 I knew it was coming home with me 🥰 Even with its ugly, 1970s brown lamp shade, I knew I could make it pretty. After a little fabric, glue, and frustration it fits my decor perfectly now ❤️ And the tutorial for covering the lamp shade is up on the blog! #diyhomedecor #diylampshade #thriftedhome #brassdecor #secondhandhomedecor
Did I “finish” the binding on this quilt at two o’ Did I “finish” the binding on this quilt at two o’clock in the morning? Yes. Was I deliriously delusional (a TERRIBLE combination) and think that all the mistakes I made in the binding were “not that bad”? Yes. Did I take a more sober (i.e rested) second look and immediately want to punch myself in the face & light this quilt on fire? Also, yes. If you need me, I’ll be ripping out every damn stitch on that binding and trying again 😭😭😭 #quiltlove #beginnerquilter #whatithrifted #quiltbindingishard
Sunlight hitting the water and refracting into gli Sunlight hitting the water and refracting into glitter sparkles will always make my summer-loving heart sing 🥰💖 #hawaiikinetings #summerforever #oahu #makaha #westsidebestside
What I Thrifted vs How I Styled It: Part 46 For a What I Thrifted vs How I Styled It: Part 46 For a while, I was buying all the matted frames I could find at the thrift store. After a little DIY, they came together to make a beautiful photo wall over our TV 📺 #diyhomedecor #secondhandhome #thriftedfinds #thriftedvsstyled #photowall
It’s true. It’s like she doesn’t even know what sh It’s true. It’s like she doesn’t even know what she’s doing 🤪 But we persevere and end up halfway knowing a new skill…eventually 🙂 #selftaught #sewersgonnasew #beginnerquilter #diyersofinstagram
🌺 Aloha Friday! A little bit of tropical beauty t 🌺 Aloha Friday! A little bit of tropical beauty to head into the weekend. 🌴✨ Fun fact: the Bird of Paradise flower is actually pollinated by birds! When a bird lands on the flower to drink its nectar, the flower’s structure causes pollen to be deposited on the bird’s feet, which can then be carried to the next flower. 🐦🧡 And somehow, seeing one glowing in the evening light makes it even more beautiful 😍 #birdsofparadise #alohafriday #plantlover #hawaiithings #wheelerarmyairfield
I’m stewarding my resources, picking out treasures I’m stewarding my resources, picking out treasures for my family, and saving the earth. Thrifting is a primal instinct if you think about it 🤪 #thriftingcommunity #thriftedhome #ithriftedit #secondhandhome #feminineurge
What I Thrifted vs. How I Styled It: Part 45 I’ve What I Thrifted vs. How I Styled It: Part 45 I’ve been collecting these blue & white beauties since some of my first couple of trips to the thrift store here on the island 💙 I finally have enough to make a plate wall and my little granny-lovin’ heart is so happy 😍 #thriftedhome #thriftedvsstyled #grandmacore #platewall #secondhandhome
Sooo…I don’t fly in helicopters, my husband does 🚁 Sooo…I don’t fly in helicopters, my husband does 🚁 But reading comprehension isn’t a high value skill on the internet, so I accidentally ended up with a couple hundred new male followers. And that’s perfectly fine if you want to be here. Let’s be friends, boys 💕 But also, I understand if you didn’t know what you were signing up for 😂 I pinky promise not to be offended if you unfollow 🫶🏻 #militaryspouse #blogger #thrifter #diyer
My girls are living a completely different life th My girls are living a completely different life than me or their dad did growing up. And I’m so glad 🥰 #militaryfamily #militaryspouse #breakingthecycle #militarykids #armybrats

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