Who Gives a Hoot ?

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Do you remember owl decor in the 70's?  I do. We had a few in our house including an owl bank which sat on my dresser as a kid.  They're back and I'm loving them all the same.

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I found this brown one in Goodwill the other day.  It's probably as old as me.  I'm vintage.

For $2 and a can of white spray paint, it's now hip.

It needs another coat of paint but I'm not sure if I want to leave it white.

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Posting to Mod Mix Monday @Mod Vintage Life 

Remember the purse?

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I'm not old, I'm just wise!

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Now that the rain is over...

 My rain boots have arrived! 

That's what happens when you wait for a bargain. $7.87 at Target online. 
I finally have a pair of boots to put by the front door!

 Prince O is into cowboy boots big time.  The first order of business after school is he slides off his tennis shoes, puts on his boots, grabs his toy pistol and goes outside to patrol the area.  So his boots must be by the door.

 I posted about the vase here.  It makes a perfect umbrella holder.

I wanted an umbrella with a curved handle so I picked up this cute pink one at Dollar General for $5.

Some of you may wonder why I post a lot of "borrowed" decor photos and few of my own.

We are in the process of moving, again.  I don't know just when.  Could be two months or a year.  I've known that and could never  fully get into decorating this house.  We could possibly move twice within the next year.  (Life with the Doc in training.)

To keep my decorating insanity in tact, I tackle very small areas using mostly what I have.  It'd be crazy to buy so much as a candle when I'll have to box it up so soon.  My next project is the sun room, seen in the first photo.  Maybe I'll get it decorated before I have to pack up everything!

Posting to:
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home 
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage 
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home
Open House at No Minimalist Here
 

These boots will travel!

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Finding Vintage Suitcases

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I've been finding vintage suitcases lately.  Lucky me!  Goodwill and flea markets.  Didn't set out to find them, they found me.  Don't you love when that happens?

My daughter is about to get her first apartment! I'll be helping her decorate and fortunately, she loves vintage.

This is the set I'm giving her.

I like that all 3 match and love the brand name.

The other 3 finds will be used in one of my son's rooms. 

These belonged to missionaries to Sweden.  Love that some of the tags and stickers are still in tact.

All of them were real bargains. 

Now, for myself, I'd love to find a set of these...

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So many ways to decorate with suitcases.

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Even pets like them.

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Or what about a medicine cabinet?

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There's the Louis Vitton again. 

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Posting to All Things Inspired,  Nifty Thrifty Tuesday , Wow Us Wednesday , Vintage Inspiration Friday, ,Feather Your Nest, Inspiration Friday, Show and Tell Friday
There's got to be a set waiting on me somewhere...

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Pillow Power, Day 3

Back down to where B lives today.  Discount stores- great places to find pretty pillows. 
Here's my short list, feel free to add to it.
TJ Maxx
Ross
Marshalls
Wal Mart
Target 
Homegoods
Big Lots
I've purchased lovely pillows from every one of these stores.  
Found these Waverlys at Big Lots.  

$10 each

$8 each

My favorite spots to find pillows on the cheap are TJ Maxx and Ross.  Never ever pay a big price for solid color pillows.  Just keep looking until you find the right color.  I've never paid more than $8 for a solid. Like these salmon pillows I bought last Spring to lighten up the red sofa.

Solid pillows $4 each

Another tip- You can find the most delightful pillows unexpectedly.  If you love it, grab it.  Eventually, you'll figure out where to put it.  I don't always set out to find a specific style or color.  It's surprising how things can come together without a plan.  The above inspiration was the fabric on this pillow from Ross.  Didn't know where I was going put it, just knew I loved it.

$7

This little bench is by our back door. The down filled pillow from Marshalls makes a soft place to lean back while we pull our shoes off.

$8

Target is another fav.  Their pillows range from $20-50.  Still a little on the high end so I usually wait for sales.  I eyed this cute pillow for months until it went 75% off.

$6

Sometimes I do buy pillows at regular price because I like them so much.  You may remember past posts with these Target pillows.

 

Look at these discount store beauties below.  Perfect for spring.

Target

Wal Mart

Wal Mart

Pottery Barn is not a discount store but I'd be amiss if I didn't include them when talking about pillows.  We all love PB.
Hoping to find a look alike for this one.  You just never know.  Someone may even donate this to Goodwill.  Before you laugh, let me tell you, I have found some great PB stuff at GW.

  Happy Pillow Hunting and...
more power to you if you can find a great bargain!

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