Let's End This Year Once and For All

The end is near and I couldn't be happier. The end of 2012 that is! It has really been a wonderful year for us, but the pace was really overwhelming.  I finally have a sense of renewal and feel like I am moving forward in a very positive direction! Those of you who have followed me have heard alot of my trials and tribulations. Now, I am getting back to the things I love. Thrifting, antiquing and sewing. I have a painted project started, and hope to finish it before the weekend.  I will definitely start Restyled Sundays back up this weekend, so get your projects ready. I'll be back tomorrow to share my plans for the year. 2012 was a big crash and burn on the restyling front. But, I was able to reach some other big life goals that will enable me to have more time for the joy in life.

I'll see you right here tomorrow. I am not setting resolutions, just goals and desires. Don't go to crazy partying tonight.

Restyled Sundays #49

Welcome Back to Restyled Sundays!

Another fast week has flown by and we are actually in Texas today as I write this.

My husband has an older 928 Porsche and we like to go to gatherings in various

parts of the country. This time it is the Texas Hill Country, actually Marble Falls, TX

It is north of Austin, southwest of Dallas. It is beautiful in a different way.

My heart has truly been with the people in the Northeast this week, trying to

survive the devastation of Sandy. I pray for them all and for the families that have

lost loved ones.

Thanks to those of you who did share last week!

I love this shabby chair makeover by Shabby Gals

Just check out those cute little wheels.

Pam from Adventures in Home Improvement found a

boring little cabinet at a garage sale and turned it into this adorable cabinet.

And Helen from Shades of Safhire crocheted this adorable Mickey Mouse

hat for her niece. I wish I had learned to crochet!

Thanks again for sharing. I hope you all have some fun things to share this week

A Very Vintage Christmas

Don't forget to post your favorite vintage finds or gifts, or if you have any projects you've

completed at Restyled Sundays still going on here.

Ok, now about our Very Vintage Christmas!

We decided to try something new this year,  I got the idea from a blog I read.

I cannot remember what blog, but they suggested not buying anything new this year,

so we decided it had to be from a thrift or antique store, handmade,

 or something you were willing to part with of your own.  Only for the adults, of course!

We did not include the kids, didn't think they would go for the used toys:(

We have drawn names for the last few years and we did so again.

I'm sure that some of us were much easier to buy for than others, but we made it work and it was fun.

My mom got a whole bag of pretties. She and I both love blue and white everything!

Dad got a used book.

One of my sons loves anything to do with the British, so he received some

coins that my dad got when he was stationed in England during the Korean War.

A book about Scottish Klan Plaids

And a cool tin poster about a very British Ale.

My daughter bought a cute storage bench for her sister-in-law

and made this adorable cushion with their last name in many fonts.

She also found her this cute 1950's kitchen stool.

My other daughter-in-law drew my name and found this very cool vintage fan.

I found this KU Jayhawk garden statue at one the antique malls

for my daughter.

I was lucky enough to also receive this cute dough bowl

and the rooster above from my daughter.

My very crafty daughter made the three young boys capes

with their initials instead of Superman's S. How cute they were! 

Grandpa even helped them learn how to fly!

Sharing at the following parties:

Restyled Sundays #17

After two weeks of being missing in blogland, I am coming back to the computer again! I hate to be a Scrooge, but I am truly glad this Christmas is over. don't get me wrong, the last two days have been delightful, but getting there was not pretty. I got so far behind this year, that I didn't buy but one or two gifts before Thursday. I have always been a last minute shopper, and this year was no different. But, I am different! I am getting old (57 years old) and I just can't shop like I used to. Ha! The joke was on me!
I had been so busy with keeping the booths at the antique mall stocked for Christmas that I almost didn't get my home decorated. In fact, I only got a few things out :(  It was really kinda nice to have a little less out, I think it is time to weed out some of the not so essential decorations.

I just want to share my favorites from two weeks ago, sorry that I missed last week....

First is these adorable sheet music ornaments from Barb at Turtles and Tails

What a cool way to restore a dresser with missing drawers.

Good Time Charlie at Redoux turned the top into a bookshelf!

And last but not least, for some great ideas for old rusty springs,

check out Angie at Knick of Time

I know you have all been swamped like I was for Christmas but I would love to see if any one got any great vintage gifts. I will share mine tomorrow. Be sure to come back for more.

2010 Has Come to a Close and Resolutions for 2011

Well, this has been a crazy year! I have been so involved in my booth at the antique store, along with my day job, that I have not had alot of time to post to my blog. My goals for the upcoming year are as follows: 1. Post regularly 2. Take before photos 3. Get a new camera to improve my pics. 4. Catch up on all of my painting before I buy more furniture to paint. 5. Master Mod Podge 6. Join more linky parties 7. Find more ways to repurpose and restyle my finds. 8. Clean out my stash of projects. Ok, now that I have that off of my chest, I am going to get ready to head to the neighbors house for a fun New Years Eve Party! I hope you all are ringing in the new year in style! Ann