Very Merry Vintage Syle

Vintage Bikes as Garden Decor

2013-05-03T07:30:00.000-05:00

source There's something whimsical about a vintage bike. And if you paint it a fun color and add a container or basket for planting it brings on the happiness even more. via Pinterest Who cares if the tires are flat or the wheels are rusted? In the garden, these things don't matter. Perhaps the spokes will hold a pretty climber like clematis or morning glory. source A basket or two

Simple Summer Mantel with Vintage Finds

2013-05-01T09:45:00.000-05:00

My summer interior style comes from a few basic ideas: living simply indoors so that I can enjoy the outdoors more, using what I already have on hand and incorporating greenery. A vintage window frame is such a versatile decor piece for creating vignettes on the mantel or even a hall table. I've added a couple plastic greenery wreaths (that look pretty amazing considering they are plastic!),

Vintage Christmas Card {With 4th of July Illustrations!}

2013-04-17T08:55:00.001-05:00

This is a fun Christmas card from my personal collection featuring some patriotic puppies dressed in their patriotic best--perfect for the 4th of July. I bought it because I thought the little character images might be great for some of my summer crafting ideas and cards. July seems so far off, especially with the rain we've been having and are expecting more of in the midwest. I'm ready for