tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46093694337694936652024-03-15T20:10:19.563-05:00~ A Vintage Journey ~Delighting in smalls ~ Finding a new purpose for junk ~ Playing with ephemeraAngie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.comBlogger291125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-20558978442751783112023-07-18T18:20:00.000-05:002023-07-18T18:20:15.288-05:00A Little Cottagecore Vibe In My Booth<p>I absolutely love cottagecore! The browns, the greens, nature, books, floral, just everything about this dΓ©cor that takes us back to our roots. Especially mine, growing up a country girl. The outdoors was my home. I have bits and pieces of this aesthetic in my family room, along with the heirloom pieces we've inherited. My vintage booth is an extension of me and the things I love. Just wanted to share a couple photos of my booth that I captured recently.</p><p style="text-align: left;">My neighbor's hydrangeas are so pretty every year. Whereas mine have all passed on. I love that she allows me to cut and save her blooms. These pretties make for a lovely cottagecore vignette. π€</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8k4S55NTBUcAvWHYmj5Yl0-6hEMusin0-kyYumbJc4-L20pm6JuIwGCP8uCgrdExNkR5XyvpaD89UzK0g-Z1yJXnzoSXqBxd6Re09trUSaMGcM97rUHPuCFnB63nuC_nvG7G59_jQNwM2koPNjRM7xIQMFjqoKzZsNPlG7ETwPfpQ0xNj8eIsQJG6p3E/s4032/IMG_4927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8k4S55NTBUcAvWHYmj5Yl0-6hEMusin0-kyYumbJc4-L20pm6JuIwGCP8uCgrdExNkR5XyvpaD89UzK0g-Z1yJXnzoSXqBxd6Re09trUSaMGcM97rUHPuCFnB63nuC_nvG7G59_jQNwM2koPNjRM7xIQMFjqoKzZsNPlG7ETwPfpQ0xNj8eIsQJG6p3E/w300-h400/IMG_4927.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Little brown bottles are adorable with a sprig of dried floral. My recent favorite is the little clear bottles with corks that hold tiny chamomile dried flowers. π So fun and cute! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsYGbFgzi5tgkS7pZd3FDKUnQbNmlCT5VkYlCKQWI3hZrCF46LqDNTUWgHGmWreMngyBRWFv88bAWQPx8pMiGPWys-90MfLk-VSjBH5iP4uMzVOgfcfnYa17XpCjgeVG0Z5n5RaFuo2zPeKFBuniR_ooV5xNwU2uHAR938GHJssHBDC5aBg2MjfAsYhxw/s3111/IMG_4928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3111" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsYGbFgzi5tgkS7pZd3FDKUnQbNmlCT5VkYlCKQWI3hZrCF46LqDNTUWgHGmWreMngyBRWFv88bAWQPx8pMiGPWys-90MfLk-VSjBH5iP4uMzVOgfcfnYa17XpCjgeVG0Z5n5RaFuo2zPeKFBuniR_ooV5xNwU2uHAR938GHJssHBDC5aBg2MjfAsYhxw/s320/IMG_4928.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What about you? Are you a fan of the cottagecore look? π</div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p>Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-47764762165190028782023-07-17T18:11:00.001-05:002023-07-17T18:11:28.043-05:00 Oklahoma 100 Mile Yard Sale Tour Find<div>My Vintage Sisters and I hit the <b>Oklahoma 100 Mile Yard Sale Tour </b>back in May. I came across this pretty, solid piece of furniture for $3.00! Night stands and dressers sell well for me so of course this one was loaded in the junking jeep. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT4IZBfoa927GoaFamuWPf8qIYkvP8cEoMhzuyAP3IgbbyNJ0n39nxi1jcrN8jevurULB0ZS6asxCo2Y1KnDHsvUj86cShimirwYvtOhXpdEuQE1eyK7o4lqg__mGkPW4LCHNRs-W0X9jDNI13oKaB50KheCOQU_b_besJyynael3B3UivqrinoTde8SE/s3322/IMG_4259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3322" data-original-width="2920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT4IZBfoa927GoaFamuWPf8qIYkvP8cEoMhzuyAP3IgbbyNJ0n39nxi1jcrN8jevurULB0ZS6asxCo2Y1KnDHsvUj86cShimirwYvtOhXpdEuQE1eyK7o4lqg__mGkPW4LCHNRs-W0X9jDNI13oKaB50KheCOQU_b_besJyynael3B3UivqrinoTde8SE/w351-h400/IMG_4259.jpg" width="351" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It needed a good scrub on the metal legs and the wood too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jwJqXKlUh1hwbNrc5Hz1CNId2J2QlPyJR0-qeF4m-JxOX_w4NW_yBPbF3qUqf1aABLQZe2-_HEw6wIlTbFuMgXqVr_QJ0E6804U_jtso6dWVpUaiiUzjq7-X5Odr91WpZMQxMXzkKUv9lcA1hsZm_acflxWpMIKtRy1_imKkdwc9Kceo47aDr0H57Yc/s4032/IMG_4263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jwJqXKlUh1hwbNrc5Hz1CNId2J2QlPyJR0-qeF4m-JxOX_w4NW_yBPbF3qUqf1aABLQZe2-_HEw6wIlTbFuMgXqVr_QJ0E6804U_jtso6dWVpUaiiUzjq7-X5Odr91WpZMQxMXzkKUv9lcA1hsZm_acflxWpMIKtRy1_imKkdwc9Kceo47aDr0H57Yc/w300-h400/IMG_4263.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5yitsBEetYOIsksK9LZsBs_xH-EddRvybSyGi68o-wVPuxOYC-HMjA5EYpRruwnkcZqYl0ESG9hwbEljilrNTEltkIdy539EE5p8iyWWUtHXwPl0Rzu9WSx_yPrImW-h-8R-v-DeDlmM2H-md8giyOVo8QeC0MEwYueHwF_QCRmWHEOX-xa8SRpovGM/s4032/IMG_4262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5yitsBEetYOIsksK9LZsBs_xH-EddRvybSyGi68o-wVPuxOYC-HMjA5EYpRruwnkcZqYl0ESG9hwbEljilrNTEltkIdy539EE5p8iyWWUtHXwPl0Rzu9WSx_yPrImW-h-8R-v-DeDlmM2H-md8giyOVo8QeC0MEwYueHwF_QCRmWHEOX-xa8SRpovGM/w300-h400/IMG_4262.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The top corner had a pretty good size indention in it, which I believe was a deterrent to most people shopping this sale. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKi6dOAhxmSIEmnRskhtl0qe68-O989QkE4gTBlAqwBaY_k1_ACk-GJMm5RMeBLSektLM_Brp-b401S6MbR289ZJiA3gi7-Dx_T1K1V8sPalttNQHMB1pM0NMMJmEYcaXoDD-OFlnBqY7_UtmlIDRNOKH9INME-nNYyAiP0fqBhWg55puY23qwaFUJs4k/s4032/IMG_4260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKi6dOAhxmSIEmnRskhtl0qe68-O989QkE4gTBlAqwBaY_k1_ACk-GJMm5RMeBLSektLM_Brp-b401S6MbR289ZJiA3gi7-Dx_T1K1V8sPalttNQHMB1pM0NMMJmEYcaXoDD-OFlnBqY7_UtmlIDRNOKH9INME-nNYyAiP0fqBhWg55puY23qwaFUJs4k/w400-h300/IMG_4260.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzV0T-4F_b-H-eVML5uCDYZkxZYLnod1dwtFUWIAH1i1IuZLKJAsiyRCxkqSJqLS56OGmR0zokDOP36tv3i9Mzn1HT2wB4VSbgu7OyFPN31nzuM8ukV1YiU0-8VcsVSTYEabnzTH68HxmFRD_3ZCHN9zTyPcW29qlTPF4GGGsO4idEWWHBIPzvvqZtxw/s4032/IMG_4261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzV0T-4F_b-H-eVML5uCDYZkxZYLnod1dwtFUWIAH1i1IuZLKJAsiyRCxkqSJqLS56OGmR0zokDOP36tv3i9Mzn1HT2wB4VSbgu7OyFPN31nzuM8ukV1YiU0-8VcsVSTYEabnzTH68HxmFRD_3ZCHN9zTyPcW29qlTPF4GGGsO4idEWWHBIPzvvqZtxw/w300-h400/IMG_4261.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I sanded down the top and painted it with Waverly Ink chalk paint. A couple coats of wax and she's as good as new! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmUtCJXK56YNpl0TepEgfzmQSHUG13JdDLj95shWmOvh4mu5eGeOmZlQcRyE9rMa_TY_u6a6b861SoILCQJZc1GBAJZ0ao_Aa-gblVOtZijSPHq9o7EY2zMTPQd5OkiBoH12SSthfdkO5DRdHxQicOFmdUvVnGFLcwdotSGLeTtVpdnNjrvHnTE-oEuA/s3285/IMG_4543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3285" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmUtCJXK56YNpl0TepEgfzmQSHUG13JdDLj95shWmOvh4mu5eGeOmZlQcRyE9rMa_TY_u6a6b861SoILCQJZc1GBAJZ0ao_Aa-gblVOtZijSPHq9o7EY2zMTPQd5OkiBoH12SSthfdkO5DRdHxQicOFmdUvVnGFLcwdotSGLeTtVpdnNjrvHnTE-oEuA/w369-h400/IMG_4543.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYsXI51SLPeqF9xiJt7RBTkOR6a-Dk3cybMt2k3B66EAt27KwGoGCVH3Bd25XB4DV50iUzkWQzl877ePIjFmyEuDN-OzaIq4MfmXhVqcPCtGD86_biDfQUrYWhys3yUaaUWHwExaYyFi6pkivdBcgUk_3OZmtzHTJsM8yqUdBljxzYBW31grUrPacYAg/s3468/IMG_4551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="2713" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYsXI51SLPeqF9xiJt7RBTkOR6a-Dk3cybMt2k3B66EAt27KwGoGCVH3Bd25XB4DV50iUzkWQzl877ePIjFmyEuDN-OzaIq4MfmXhVqcPCtGD86_biDfQUrYWhys3yUaaUWHwExaYyFi6pkivdBcgUk_3OZmtzHTJsM8yqUdBljxzYBW31grUrPacYAg/w313-h400/IMG_4551.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2XcOUMPdWiaw6Hxz0LX_755PNpYJmRcNRVxWgtaxDcc8pDNyhbv_qAkJkwiaLa6cyY0awQ8igKfsvnTeNgvzJHnWWXlBOBzTFD-LsPX5DcuGz8X75w_ZijXCprNlVgJ4gDu5ql_xjbPP0Aw6qJsSNnhMWuspWGUWqbyIn35M3qX6K4xlxMsOtyMqjYs/s4032/IMG_4549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2897" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2XcOUMPdWiaw6Hxz0LX_755PNpYJmRcNRVxWgtaxDcc8pDNyhbv_qAkJkwiaLa6cyY0awQ8igKfsvnTeNgvzJHnWWXlBOBzTFD-LsPX5DcuGz8X75w_ZijXCprNlVgJ4gDu5ql_xjbPP0Aw6qJsSNnhMWuspWGUWqbyIn35M3qX6K4xlxMsOtyMqjYs/w288-h400/IMG_4549.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NwlVIWuIaNg9gUmRPQr5f0yrXICZnVl0MO6HxQSv3Ox817DwL_Eq9zB9xC8c75YwZfv4_Kkbn9H1KuR2AZdBBibAARioveGSqOLAvk8BlwaMOAc6MuMcD4H6qYJY77UQ4yWOE9YkcUIj77TtXtB5_ceUazWAMNErgRFpl6sHglGV0bIcpo9aPa_kR1M/s3316/IMG_4544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2902" data-original-width="3316" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0NwlVIWuIaNg9gUmRPQr5f0yrXICZnVl0MO6HxQSv3Ox817DwL_Eq9zB9xC8c75YwZfv4_Kkbn9H1KuR2AZdBBibAARioveGSqOLAvk8BlwaMOAc6MuMcD4H6qYJY77UQ4yWOE9YkcUIj77TtXtB5_ceUazWAMNErgRFpl6sHglGV0bIcpo9aPa_kR1M/w400-h350/IMG_4544.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This beauty only set in the booth for a couple of weeks before it sold for $55.00. I was happy as this was the least amount of time I've ever spent on a piece of furniture. And I sure hope the new owner is happy as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's nice to be back to blogland... I really have missed it. I'm looking forward to documenting my makeovers here as I enjoy them so much. Thanks for stopping by and have a delightful week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-11239358455298252432022-12-31T19:52:00.001-06:002022-12-31T20:04:23.196-06:00Been away a little while... coming back soon...<p> Goodness sakes... what is this... once a year posting stuff? Man, I miss my blog so very much. I'm not sure why I don't take more time for it? The plan was to document all the projects I'm working on. And there have been many, many projects in the works. Time to make some 2023 changes... going to blog at minimum once a month. I love my little side business lots... not only does it bring me much joy but it is so relaxing for me. I'll be back soon for the first post of the year with a recent project I completed. I do miss my blog peeps so much... not sure who is still around blogland though. Hope to re-connect with everyone soon and looking forward to meeting new blog friends! π</p>Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-81959846292245733682021-12-30T17:19:00.000-06:002021-12-30T17:19:01.485-06:00Living Room Sofa Table<p> It's been awhile since I've been around blogland but I wanted to capture some of the projects I've been working on this past year. I've been looking for a sofa table for the living room for a couple of years but just haven't found exactly what I wanted. I thought it would be easy to find a plain, simple table with no drawers or fancy features... but that wasn't the case. Ugh! I was determined to find one though, and I did just that at the spring show at The Old Chicken Farm Vintage Barn Sale in Jones, OK. Finally.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCezhKbzm1Vyejsbcwa9zZwFLYf0eoFSYUHMnqQe1TGOj7OC7spOjtBZzsSMr2LYvTnRpbWGDXOnOlAkazRQp64TfnkEBqDaeBLGZfHkDNrWC5YymWhh-EvUeH6o0sKQtCgUjFPQh733QFohasY4lNw_yl-e0TdbklDYOKsy8dsJ6fiHgwFdsPRHnT=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2496" data-original-width="4032" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCezhKbzm1Vyejsbcwa9zZwFLYf0eoFSYUHMnqQe1TGOj7OC7spOjtBZzsSMr2LYvTnRpbWGDXOnOlAkazRQp64TfnkEBqDaeBLGZfHkDNrWC5YymWhh-EvUeH6o0sKQtCgUjFPQh733QFohasY4lNw_yl-e0TdbklDYOKsy8dsJ6fiHgwFdsPRHnT=w400-h248" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a little rough but just what I had been searching so long for so it came home with me for $20. My husband helped me fix the warped top by wetting it, gluing it, clamping it, and keeping it wet for a couple of days. It worked like a charm!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBt36Vvb71fN7IOquSPX_aCBoD_eYAop9xq9ZFvjFY1MjwGJmnoLyAYomFQqm_BT34OizJOaJBBmAPRRI9RmYgIAi6uo3Zv-AY9VBKXhikkqz74mLhxzBCZJbEXSCSwjajlFUcNingEZjxH9IedYHYH9dW5BDvrggGkQOhDAhPHAYOlmUHcXD26NXF=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBt36Vvb71fN7IOquSPX_aCBoD_eYAop9xq9ZFvjFY1MjwGJmnoLyAYomFQqm_BT34OizJOaJBBmAPRRI9RmYgIAi6uo3Zv-AY9VBKXhikkqz74mLhxzBCZJbEXSCSwjajlFUcNingEZjxH9IedYHYH9dW5BDvrggGkQOhDAhPHAYOlmUHcXD26NXF=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSsdTo1iABjhY9C6OE2lyNw-h2CooJ0OqXhda-xm6lb1F7MdRcqeU7wsOBQBv-6wWxH3da3gINtFCUVI1PMNN1VfDkHGmKt3bnrvJwTE_nnJAyThZqESofnZQceioi1wsuussaUgw4A5FaP_wa6KCWLYGpHlMlrDe_esglSTrnndHWJ9NPS9in9AS6=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSsdTo1iABjhY9C6OE2lyNw-h2CooJ0OqXhda-xm6lb1F7MdRcqeU7wsOBQBv-6wWxH3da3gINtFCUVI1PMNN1VfDkHGmKt3bnrvJwTE_nnJAyThZqESofnZQceioi1wsuussaUgw4A5FaP_wa6KCWLYGpHlMlrDe_esglSTrnndHWJ9NPS9in9AS6=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our Living Room has been in the primitive patriotic style for many, many years. Even though I've been renovating the rest of the house, the patriotic will remain because it is one of our favorites. So the table got a coat of red chalk paint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizYm4CFngFTCM9c0xnA2qfQHwxK7lCInu7DzCzHv9STipygPn2cauhGB0td7thnJQVliVndaM4gKiWM154Iyxjet27KznM-iWDbeS62BNCQ__LrDUTcluZBtJhcG5MfbFlexUf6XX7ol5ArqY_EcTEGT7jkmsuLIrjM-2w7PeK_IlYtKkJ2jA-ZshO=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizYm4CFngFTCM9c0xnA2qfQHwxK7lCInu7DzCzHv9STipygPn2cauhGB0td7thnJQVliVndaM4gKiWM154Iyxjet27KznM-iWDbeS62BNCQ__LrDUTcluZBtJhcG5MfbFlexUf6XX7ol5ArqY_EcTEGT7jkmsuLIrjM-2w7PeK_IlYtKkJ2jA-ZshO=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a little bright for the primitive patriotic so I used a dark wax on it (instead of my go-to clear wax) to tone it down a bit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpMon-c9HbY5DFHUi7mJDavb0Btk95MKAKNlSc8EWMRPU2xiYVIMnJ2WjS2JkE4jbeorej0bBZQ8rKdbe2RoP7gcJIARP5pIccaT4CTVgBtFDOCB6ZyXdortQTX0x1D09f4zo0ECCL-CHAPAMVIBQyJU2pZGDjfKViYFu9-U-I13f6dW6ux9pxLzLn=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2185" data-original-width="4032" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpMon-c9HbY5DFHUi7mJDavb0Btk95MKAKNlSc8EWMRPU2xiYVIMnJ2WjS2JkE4jbeorej0bBZQ8rKdbe2RoP7gcJIARP5pIccaT4CTVgBtFDOCB6ZyXdortQTX0x1D09f4zo0ECCL-CHAPAMVIBQyJU2pZGDjfKViYFu9-U-I13f6dW6ux9pxLzLn=w400-h216" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>For less than $30, I was able to have the sofa table I had been searching so very long for. We love the way it looks in the Living Room! 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Sometimes we forget the time and energy that goes into these pieces that we bring back to life!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-53273408813147137712020-02-19T19:45:00.001-06:002020-02-19T19:45:55.938-06:00Tulip Music Page ConesDon't you just love creativeness that's shared on the internet?! Of course, Pinterest is my all time favorite place for inspiration. What about you? When I came across these adorable <a href="https://www.brit.co/flower-wrap-printable/?crlt.pid=camp.90mrolKjoYzQ" target="_blank">flower bouquets</a>, I knew that I had to make them for Spring for my booths.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I also knew the exact flowers that I wanted to use. Michael's had been advertising these beautiful bouquets of tulips for only 99 cents each! They are regularly $1.99 each which is still a great deal but when you are going to re-sell, you want to get your supplies as cheap as possible. I had already cut them apart in this pic, but you get 8 stems of 2-3 blooms each!</div>
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At that wonderful price, I had to get one of each color!</div>
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One of the things that I'm doing in 2020 is using supplies I have. Especially glue and paint as I seem to be quite fond of them and seem to have way more than I need. As can partially be seen here on one tray of my work station has nothing but glues in each section of the tray.</div>
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I'm very much old school and when I find something I really like, I remain loyal. As it is with Aleene's tacky glue. I first used it in the 80's and almost 40 years later, I'm still using it! It's just hard to go wrong with Aleene's. Sidenote: Did any of you used to watch her TV show? Oh, how I used to love to watch her! Even Dollar Tree now carries my favorite, yay!</div>
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I will admit to a new found favorite that my friend turned me on to last year. Beacon's 3-in-1 is also an amazing glue that can be used on a variety of surfaces. I especially like it for paper and lighter surfaces. I always get it at Hobby Lobby or Michael's with a coupon. But it is only $6.99 a bottle.</div>
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Using this amazing glue stick that was gifted to me by a friend (so amazing that now I have to go buy some-- ugh!), I put glue down one side of the hymnal music page and rolled it into a cone. </div>
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Remember... I cut each stem off so I ended up with 8 stems per bouquet. I used 2 stems for each cone so I was able to get 4 cones out of one bouquet! </div>
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Using these amazing glue dots (totally wish I knew where they came from because they are <b>strong</b>!), wrapped around the two stems, I pushed them down into the cone. I would have used Aleene's here but these have been sitting in the glue tray of the work station for some time now.</div>
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I'm a little biased but I think they came out super cute. Super cheap. Super quick and easy. What more could you ask for?!</div>
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Every single time I make something, I always give it away or sell it and not keep one for myself. Well not this time! I kept one of my favorite colors and started my spring decorating.</div>
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I had SO much fun making these cute little cones! I was surprised at how quickly I was able to put 24 of them together.</div>
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In the end, 23 went to my booth and they started selling right away. I guess I'm not the only one anxious for Spring! =]</div>
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29 more days until my favorite season of all is here! Sure can't wait! Have a delightful week my friends~</div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-37965797010941071412020-01-25T14:24:00.000-06:002020-01-25T14:24:15.634-06:00Linens & LavenderI'm a sucker for vintage linens. Are you? The graphics on vintage tablecloths make my heart skip a beat! I am drawn to their gorgeous colors and beautiful patterns. The same for vintage sheets... I love to feel their softness. Oh, and hankies! I am saving my favorite full color pieces to make curtains for my junk room. Can't wait till I have enough to make even one curtain! What about those amazing embroidered linens that can be found around here a dime a dozen. So very sad. I salvage <b>ALL</b> the ones I come across. I try my best to clean them but if the stains just won't come out or the piece is beyond repair, then I make little lavender sachets out of them.<div>
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I had a pile of white linens that I washed but the stains did not come out. So I put them in a tub of hot water and bleach. I let it set overnight, stirring every 4-5 hours. The next day I dumped it out and let them soak in a tub of hot water only, stirring every 4-5 hours. I was amazed at how pure white they all were! Every single piece came out clean.</div>
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I separated the plain linens from the ones with a design. The linens with even a little design will go into the booths. But the plain linens got a little dressed up before they went to the booths. With lavender. And twine.</div>
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This spring loving girl is ready for all the pretty flowers! I was shocked to see our Daylilies already trying to push through. I discovered these on January 8... at least one month early as we normally find shoots at the beginning of February. We've had a warm winter this year so I'm guessing these babies are confused that we haven't had much frost yet. I hope they survive through the rest of winter.</div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-21634627375665317232020-01-17T18:47:00.001-06:002020-01-17T18:54:10.053-06:00Booth GarlandI'll admit... I've been wanting to make a garland for me for <b>years</b>. I have not made the time for it. When I realized the almost 3 feet of space at the top of my booth was going to drive me crazy, I decided now is the best time for that garland. So I got started.<br />
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My booth is 8 feet long. I cut a piece of twine 12 feet long so I would have a 2 foot tie and overhang on each side. Since our daughter is away at college, I used her room to hang it in and just work on it when I felt like it. I didn't want to rush it... I wanted to enjoy the process and pick out each piece. I wanted the pieces long so I shot for 28"... but some are 26", some are 32", and that's ok. That's what gives it character.</div>
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It took a few months but I finally finished it recently and took it to my booth for a little renovation. Our church was throwing away this awesome brick backboard that they used for a Christmas backdrop. So I climbed in the dumpster and salvaged it. π I screwed it right over the existing pegboard. Two pieces and it fit perfectly. </div>
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I then hung the garland on nails that I nailed into the 2x4's that the pegboard was attached to. So quick, easy, and painless.</div>
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Since I already had an extension cord at the top, all I had to do was plug in the 100 count white cord light set. Hung my sign back up and I finally have a nice backdrop for my booth... even though I did love the shade of sage green that it was painted.</div>
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A fellow vendor asked if I was going to sell this and make another when it sells. No. Not this time. I'm going to keep this one.</div>
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This little beauty is full of love and all the types of embellishments that I cherish... lace, velvet, twine, rick rack, seam binding, muslin, homespun, burlap, and daisies. π</div>
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Now that I'm <u style="font-style: italic;">finally</u> satisfied with the one and only wall of my booth, it's time to focus on the goods. I'm chalk painting some pieces and crafting with beautiful spring flowers. Can't wait to add them to this booth. I have so much fun playing!</div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-72519832094582467412020-01-16T22:25:00.000-06:002020-01-16T22:50:00.127-06:00Blue Snowman Tree<span style="font-size: large;">I've always loved collecting snowmen more than santa. I had so many that I decided to use a 7' slim pine tree for only snowmen ornaments... and only blue at that! No red. No green. Only blue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was fun to put together. I can remember how old this tree is because I put my youngest son's baby picture in a frame ornament, that first year that I decorated it. He is 14 now... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most items came from my 20 years of working at Hobby Lobby... including the tree itself. Even though it's full, I still look around every year for a blue snowman ornament to add to it. Most years I don't find anything but every once in awhile I am surprised =] The white SNOW word ornament was found at Dollar General last year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It looks so pretty at the bottom of the stairwell. I just love how it lights up that corner of our entryway. Of course, having my husband's Grandma's mirror to reflect the lights really makes it pretty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We didn't get our snow last weekend. Well it covered the ground then disappeared as fast as it came. That's okay, I'm ready to move on to my favorite season.... can't wait for Spring to arrive!! But in the meantime, I'll just enjoy my little winter tree until I get tired of seeing snowmen, hehehe~</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay warm and dry wherever you are. I hope you are having a wonderful start to the new year. I am so enjoying blogland again... it's great to be back. =]</span></div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-14776809945019374292020-01-10T19:47:00.003-06:002020-01-10T19:50:50.907-06:00Winter Cardinal Tree<span style="font-size: large;">We don't like dark and dreary winters around here... so we keep a couple of Christmas trees out through the winter, or until it starts to thaw out and warm up a little.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The cardinal tree was born out of my love of watching the beautiful cardinals, especially the bright red males, in the winter branches. We only have a couple of feeders but we can have 12-15 male and female cardinals at a time! It's such a beautiful sight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought this 7.5 ft Mixed Pine Tree with snowy branches, pine cones, and red berries back in 2008. The lights didn't work and I got it for 80% off... can't beat that! But I spent <i style="font-weight: bold;">two full days </i>snipping off the clips that were holding the lights on each and every 1,266 branch! Now it is worth it but at the time I was ready to trash the tree. π </span><span style="font-size: large;">We've enjoyed her for the past 12 years. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I only have gloss and matte red glass balls and cardinal ornaments on this tree. Nothing else. It's rather simple, but I like it that way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every year I buy 1 cardinal ornament for it. This year got away from me and I didn't think of it. Thankfully a sweet friend must have known... as she painted this cute ornament for us! How precious is that?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so nice to have the overhead lights off and only the glow of the Christmas tree, along with the lights on the mantel and hutch. It makes this cold, rainy, dreary day feel so warm and cozy! We're supposed to get a little snow tomorrow... our first of the season. I hope we do! Be safe and stay warm in this winter weather~</span></div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-83244895306959843312020-01-05T23:55:00.000-06:002020-01-05T23:55:43.061-06:00Winter Wonderland Mantel<span style="font-size: large;">We are not having Winter Wonderland weather... but that's okay with me. We have been getting up to the 50's every day with nice sunshine. I like that kind of winter weather π All the Christmas is finally </span><span style="font-size: large;">put away. I did a heavy clean in the house, then I pulled out the snowmen and winter decor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know there are many that deal with winter depression. If that is you, I am so sorry that you have this issue. I am most definitely not a fan of the cold but I do enjoy a nice warm fire in the fireplace, my nightly hot tea, curling up on the couch with my old man miniature schnauzer and doing a puzzle on my iPad, or picking up the cross stitch bag that I keep near the fireplace for winter boredom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used to be like my Grandma Smith and decorate for every holiday and season... well except for St. Patrick's Day. I never understood why she decorated for a holiday we didn't even celebrate and we aren't Irish, lol! But she just loved to deck out her home no matter when it was. I don't know how she kept it up till the day she passed away at 82.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've done well following in her footsteps... up until last year. It was the first year that I did not decorate for Valentine's Day. Instead I've been sending all the hearts to the booth. It's actually fun to see that </span><span style="font-size: large;">my once beloved pieces are now new treasures to someone that will hopefully love them as much as I once did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though I'm not a winter loving person, I do still love to decorate my home for winter... the cute little snowmen... I even have a 7' blue snowman slim pine Christmas tree that I keep out all winter. Another Christmas tree that stays out all winter is the full size 7.5' snowy pine with red berries and pine cones, decorated in red glass balls and cardinals. We do love our Christmas trees longer than just for Christmas! π</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do believe that keeping the </span><span style="font-size: large;">twinkling lights and </span><span style="font-size: large;">"Christmas spirit" alive well into winter helps keep our mentality in check. Aside from moving South for the winter, we have no choice but to push through those winter doldrums</span><span style="font-size: large;">. Having the glow of the lights</span><span style="font-size: large;"> from the trees, the mantel, the hutch, the cabinets, brightens our long winter nights and helps to lift our spirits... you can't help but smile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things to do in winter is work on my homestead goals for the year. I mean really... do we ever come to a point where our home is complete? Finished? No more changing anything?? There is <i>always </i>some things that we want different. For 2019, I painted the main bathroom, dining room, coat closet, and entry... along with a corner cabinet and 7-pc dining room set that I bought from my booth earnings! </span><span style="font-size: large;">The laundry room was on that list but I didn't quite make it so I started on it right after Christmas. Needless to say that completing the laundry room is at the top of my 2020 homestead goals. I plan to work on the family room right after and have it completed by the end of spring. Then I will move on to the living room. Because I spend so much of my spring and summer outside working in the yard, I hope to have the living room complete by fall... it's a pretty big room with such a <b>humongous </b>ceiling π© Ok yes it's the same size as the room, </span><span style="font-size: large;">but when you're on a ladder painting a ceiling, it feels like it's twice the size of the room, ugh. It's always worth it in the end but during... not so much, haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As my Grandma Goins always said... Lord willing, I </span><span style="font-size: large;">hope to accomplish my 2020 homestead goals. Because that means </span><span style="font-size: large;">the main level will be completely renovated. Please share with me... what are your homestead goals for 2020? I really want to know!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week as we go into this new year~</span></div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-65670317510935216112019-12-31T19:15:00.001-06:002019-12-31T23:01:47.311-06:00Here I am!<span style="font-size: large;">I sure have been missing the ol' blog. Definitely past time to dust her off and get her going again! Looks like she needs some spring cleaning. A few places where you can find A Vintage Journey...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're still with me, thank you! I do miss my blogging buddies so much and hoping to re-connect, along with make many new blog friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year to all... here's to an amazing 2020!!</span><br />
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-8160085470846104282018-11-22T01:11:00.001-06:002018-11-22T01:11:38.415-06:00Weekend in Branson, MO<span style="font-size: large;">I made a trip back home to Missouri this past weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My sister, niece, her baby, and I went to see the beautiful lights at Silver Dollar City. I love the barn of decorated Christmas trees... they are so gorgeous! I put up a cardinal tree every year in my home. It's not near as big and beautiful as this one though, ha..</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was such a clear but chilly night. You can only imagine how the 6.5 million lights shone so brightly. I was in awe just as much as kids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though there were lots of people there, it sure didn't seem like it at times. It was almost as if we had the place to ourselves... which added to the magic of the night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My favorite part of the City, now that I'm older, is the shops. I did love the rides more as a kid but I have definitely outgrown that, lol! So it was nice to just take our time, take in the beauty of the lights and check out the shops. Isn't this macrame just the cutest?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You just have to keep with tradition when you go to the City... funnel cake! My sister and I shared the sampler. Oh MY! Three adorable little cakes... pecan w/ maple icing (my favorite!), chocolate cake with marshmallow creme, coconut, & chocolate chips, and then oreo crushed cookies w/cream cheese icing. All of it was so good that we made ourselves sick on it π¬</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day, I went to Branson Market Days... a handmade and vintage show with a different sister and nieces. We had such a great time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They didn't want their picture made with Santa, but I made them, hehe! How could you not with that awesome old farm truck, come on now!? Santa was a little on the skinny side but it was a great way for us to get a group photo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With every trip back home, it makes me miss it more and more. π’ Thankfully, it's only about 3 hours away. I'm going back again this weekend, as my parents always have their Thanksgiving celebration on Saturday. Thanksgiving Day will be spent with my husband's family and our kids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving weekend surrounded by those you hold dear to your heart π ~</span></div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-91730182610488555332018-11-12T22:44:00.001-06:002018-11-12T23:29:45.645-06:00First Snow <span style="font-size: large;">We had our first fire of the season to go along with the first snow of the season today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though the weatherman said we would get anywhere from a dusting to 5", it was still a nice surprise to wake up to a blanket of white... you just never know with our crazy Oklahoma weather. But by the time I decided to take pictures, it was already starting to melt. This is looking out the front door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love having the blinds open and the doors open to watch it snow and rain. It was coming down so softly and so pretty today. I saw leaves fall from the trees the same time that snow was falling! It was nice... none of us had to work or leave the house at all today. That's one good thing about homeschooling. π</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sweet Rich fixed breakfast for us since he was off today. Then he made a big crockpot of chili so it was nice for me to have a day off from cooking! Then this view is out the garage door, looking into the back yard. With the leaves falling, we can see more of the pond now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When the latest iPhone update added the screen time feature, I was appalled at the amount of time I spent on my phone. Holy moly! So I've been making a conscious effort to reduce my screen time. I was pretty proud of myself for the weekly update that showed my screen time for the last week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But still... almost 5 hours a day?? Ugh! Why have we become so dependent on our phones?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My new motto.... less technology and more relationship, more intent, more living, more purpose, more joy.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-7911170546989509322018-10-30T22:08:00.000-05:002018-10-30T22:15:37.695-05:00Coffee Table Makeover<span style="font-size: large;">Goodness, life has a way of getting in the way. I sure miss the blogging community. I'm really hoping to be back now... I have so much to catch up on. π</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This blonde coffee table belonged to my nephew and his wife. They were getting rid of it, so I brought it home. For years, it made its place in our home in the living room. But it was time to make some room when my mother-in-law gave us an old wardrobe trunk that belongs in her family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I lightly sanded it down. Then painted it with a white chalk paint that I slightly distressed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After taking off the casters and adding beautiful blue glass knobs, I love the way it looks now! I forgot to take pics before I took it to the booth. But if I would have had room... that beauty would have stayed at my home, lol!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you are having a wonderful fall so far with those deep, rich colors! π</span></div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-52252873979871815262018-05-18T19:27:00.000-05:002018-10-30T22:20:05.145-05:00My Grandma's Bench<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my Grandma's garage was this old bench that my aunt was going to throw away. Nooo! It took the trek from IL to OK so I could bring it to my home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At some point, my Grandma had covered it with contact paper that was white with gold vintage stars... stars that weren't vintage back in her day, but popular. She then painted 1 side and the legs white. I see where I get my resourcefulness. π</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to give it a dry brush look with the beautiful gray peeking through but it was too shiny for the paint to stick where I wanted. So I ended up giving it an all over sloppy paint job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the end, I like this look much better than what I was originally going for. It now serves as a coffee table in our family room, along with the rest of our family treasures. Since the kids use the table and another coat of paint could be in the future, I didn't even seal it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And because I just <i>love</i> looking at before & after photos, I made a few to go along with this fun project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you are enjoying Spring in your area. It is so beautifully green here and the air is filled with the aroma of honeysuckle. We are enjoying our evenings in the back yard watching the birds and hummingbirds at the feeders. An occasional nap in the hammock has been delightful too. ππ</span></div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-20516967128410600252017-06-01T00:30:00.000-05:002017-06-01T00:30:29.175-05:00Stool MakeoverI finished a project last week. Finally.<br />
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So I bought this stool last year at a garage sale for $2. Yes, I couldn't believe it either... only $2! It was really sturdy and really heavy.</div>
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I ripped off the carpet that was on it.</div>
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And decided to change it out to a round seat, and make it a bigger seat. So my husband cut a circle out of plywood and screwed it to the base. I spray primed the metal base.</div>
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My new favorite color was added to bring some life to my junk room... aqua! I spray painted the legs with Rustoleum Seaside. </div>
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The hardest part of the whole process was finding foam to fit. I couldn't find a round big enough. So I bought a square piece from Hobby Lobby that was 21" x 21" and 3" thick. I laid the stool on top of the foam and used a pen to draw a line 1" out from the plywood base. Then I used scissors to cut the circle out... haphazardly. It wasn't that easy π¬</div>
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I found some beautiful, bright colored fabric in my junk room color theme... red, aqua, and yellow at our local quilt shop and covered the stool.</div>
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The thrill of finding a great piece at a great price is so awesome! But when you actually get to see the transformation come alive... it's very exciting!</div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-78717401085603001422017-05-31T19:03:00.001-05:002017-05-31T22:24:00.963-05:00It's Been A Busy Time...<span style="font-size: x-large;">It sure has been a busy time on the home front. Our oldest son left yesterday for his first deployment. He volunteered for it and is excited about it so that helps a little. I'm glad Ryan's looking at it as an adventure but I'd prefer he not be on the other side of the world. Prayers would be appreciate for the remainder of the year, thank you! God be with him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Then this beauty graduated from High School (</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Amariah is on the left). </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Amariah received an OU (University of Oklahoma) Academic Achievement Award for $15,000. So far, TU (University of Tulsa) has granted her $102,000 in scholarships! And she was 1 of only 5 Seniors to be awarded the Oklahoma Academic Scholars Award. This prestigious award is granted only to those that have maintained a 3.7 or higher throughout 9th-12th grade, the top 10% graduating class, and 27 or higher on their ACT. She will be leaving us this fall to live in a dorm, but not too far away. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">My children constantly amaze me and I'm so grateful that God blessed me to be their mom! ππ</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">With the youngest being very much a home body, Robbie and I plan on being home a lot this summer. I have a room (and a garage, yikes!) full of projects that have been patiently waiting on me. We'll venture out every once in awhile but looking forward to getting back to creating!</span></div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-58095878066559315402017-04-02T20:03:00.000-05:002017-05-31T22:24:35.995-05:00Ironstone For A Steal<span style="font-size: x-large;">While out junking recently with my sweet, amazing picker friend, we found a thrift that was mainly clothes. Reluctantly we checked it out anyway. Ironstone treasures at prices I have never seen in my life, and great metal pie plates! $2.25 total for this whole stack!! π²</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">At the first piece, I thought surely that's a mistake even for a thrift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I picked up the 3 bowls too because I was just so excited about all the extremely cheap prices. But notice what they are? Corning Ware. Oh well, they're still cute little bowls. Cracked me up that the thrift priced it more. Funny how our perceptions are all different. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And this is where I become a lousy seller because I'm keeping almost all of it, lol! I have got to start buying things I don't like so I have no problem letting it go. Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It was nice to get some yard work doing over the weekend, but still much to do. I'm glad I enjoy playing in the dirt so much π Have a delightful week friends~ </span></div>
Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-41755681710120227072017-03-29T12:01:00.002-05:002017-03-29T12:01:49.052-05:00Upcycled Embellishment Rack<span style="font-size: x-large;">While I was overhauling the great mess of the junk room, I did take a break every once in awhile to work on this little project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I have been looking for a spice rack like this while out junking and you know how it is when you're looking for something specific... you never come across it. I was seeing them all the time. Then I saw someone painted one and used it for beads. Aha! Perfect for embellishments... get them out of all those little containers and I'll actually be able to see what all I have. But as always for me... I never came across another. Why does this always happen? Hahaha! </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">I don't ever buy or sell on those online groups but for some reason I found myself in one. And I came across this spice rack for $5. I immediately contacted the person. I drove and drove and drove way out in the county and spent more than $5 in gas to get to this baby, lol! But at least it was a beautiful day and I adventured down country roads that I've never been on. So it was a nice drive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It was definitely used and the people I bought it from even left me some spices, lol! So the first thing I did was put the jars and lids in a tub of hot soapy water and let it soak overnight. The jars then went to the dishwasher, while I scrubbed each lid by hand. I let it all dry overnight. You want to make sure everything is completely dry before you start to paint or the paint won't stick... no matter what kind you are using.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The first thing I did was spray gray primer on the rack. I found a thick metal rod that was to be recycled so I put a lid on the end and rotated it in the air as I sprayed primer on the top and sides of each lid. I was able to set the rod in a bucket of sticks for a few minutes so the lid was not touching anything. Once it was slightly dry so I could touch it, I moved it over to a piece of cardboard that had a glossy finish to complete the drying. At this point, you need to be careful where you place your spray painted pieces as it will stick to most surfaces. Something with a glossy finish or wax paper will work great.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I thought I had more pictures of this process but as I was strolling through pictures, I realized this was the timing of my daughter getting an acute concussion being out of basketball for the rest of the season, along with her being a Sr. Homecoming attendant so there was much going on. In my junk room I have a little cream, mostly espresso brown and darker vintage colors. I decided it was time to liven it up and bring in some bright cheery colors. Along with Gloss apple red, this is the color I've chosen to accent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I have been able to get rid of numerous little containers. And it was so exciting to see some of the littles that I completely forgot I had! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I did this while I was spring cleaning so it was the perfect time to get the dust bunnies and give everything a good washing, along with cleaning the mattress with baking soda. If you don't do this, I suggest you start making it a habit because it really does freshen up mattresses. Spread baking soda on a mattress and leave on for about an hour. Then vacuum off. Doing this every 1-2 months supposedly kills off dust mites too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm cheating here and telling you that you need to go to <a href="http://yougotpersonal.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-no-sew-burlap-bedskirt.html?m=1" target="_blank">You Got Personal's tutorial page</a> to figure how much burlap you will need. I was blessed with a huge roll of burlap (free!) but it was cut differently so the webpage dimensions didn't help me... which meant I had to figure the math on my own, darn it. I laid the burlap out on the floor and cut the length of the piece that I needed. If you don't know the quick and easy way to cut burlap, here is a link that is a huge </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">help: </span><a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/secret-to-cutting-burlap-straight-and" style="font-size: xx-large;" target="_blank">http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/secret-to-cutting-burlap-straight-and</a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I'm telling you, when I discovered this simple tip, I was amazed at how much more I loved burlap and used it more often, haha! It can be some serious messy stuff sometimes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The tutorial called for upholstery pins so not thinking, that's what I bought. But they are similar to tacks and will not stay in the box spring. T-pins are what you need. I used the longer ones, 1 3/4". Being ocd, I used a tape measure and measured 8" from fold to fold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I was honestly amazed at how quick this project went. Seriously two hours total from start to finish and that even included putting the bedding in the wash, taking the mattress off by myself, sweeping the dust bunnies that were living under the bed, pinning the burlap to the box spring, and putting the bed back together!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Best of all... this project only cost me a couple of dollars for the T-pins because I was gifted the burlap. When my husband saw it and was praising how wonderful it looked, I sweetly mentioned to him that he can take me out to dinner with the $$ I saved, hehe!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now if only finding the bedding that I have pictured in my mind was this easy, I'd have it made.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead! I'll be busy with my HS Sr daughter playing in 2 golf tournaments and weeding another flower bed... thankfully we have nice weather in the forecast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I picked up a fairly old hat box at an estate sale that was loaded with vintage sewing supplies. The box itself wasn't vintage and I knew it wouldn't sell so I decided to decoupage it. These napkins were picked up at Dollar Tree at a different time than the box... just waiting patiently to be used with Mod Podge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I started with the lid. I put Mod Podge around the lip of the lid, then set the napkin on that so that the edges were even. Then on the other edge once it was dry, I cut it straight because I didn't want to tuck any underneath the lid. If there's too much material between the lid and the box, it's tight to open and close and will eventually tear even though the napkins are sealed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So the top of the lid looked like this once I got the sides covered. Do you see how there is a slight gap between the napkin and actual lid? You won't have this when it is finished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I cut the napkins apart in sections where the creased lines were. Then I started brushing Mod Podge on top of the lid, layering pieces of napkins slightly overlapping as I went.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This is what the lid looked like once it was covered. I did not fold over any of the napkins onto the side. I cut them straight across the lid. You'll see in the finished box... you won't even be able to tell that they are not touching, the small gap that is there, or the slight overlap from a cut that is not perfectly straight. It will have a complete covered look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Once the lid top and sides were covered and the excess cut off, I brushed a layer of Mod Podge over the top. What I love so much about this product is that it acts as a glue and sealer all in one. One product for the whole project-- perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The box itself was actually easier to cover and went much quicker. Isn't it funny how that worked out. Napkins are super thin and tear very easily where scissors would normally be needed... as in the second picture around the eyelet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Once the box was covered, one coat of Mod Podge was brushed on top to seal the napkins. I brushed the glue on a little thicker than normal and the end result is a slight texture. When you rub your fingers across the box, you can feel little bumps. This adds to the vintage look that I was going for. You can see this texture a little bit in a few places in this close-up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">As you can tell in these last two pictures... once the edges were sealed with the Mod Podge, you can't even see the gap or slight overlap of the napkins. The glue seals the napkin edges to the box.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The main thing to remember about decoupaging is thickness. This means the thickness of the material you are using, and the thickness with which you apply the Mod Podge. It is a lot like glue in that it will make paper buckle and pucker, especially thinner paper such as napkins or tissue paper. Depending on the finished look you are desiring, you would normally go with a light coat of Mod Podge. If you are decoupaging heavier material as in fabric, you can get a straight, even lay. You would obviously need a heavier coat of glue than super thin material and you would just slightly push down and rub out the bubbles as you go.</span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What's really fun about decoupaging is that the possibilities are endless! You can use Mod Podge on just about any surface and you can use almost anything to cover with. There is a variety of finishes to choose from. But I'm old school and still use the same finish that I have for years... matte. I hope you see how easy it is to turn something drab into a pretty piece to display in your home, and it's fun in the process! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I spent eleven full days in January working on my junk room. From the time I woke up till the late time that I went to bed. There were 3 nights that we had ball games. But other than that, every minute except for eating was spent on this disaster. I always said I would never, ever show my mess on any kind of social media. Well... now that I'm done, I want to show it off because unless you see the before, there is no way you can appreciate the after. It's still a work in progress but as you can tell in the pictures, I haven't been able to work on anything in over two years! I just added pile on top of pile. Talk about an overwhelming task. <b>Geez</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is actually behind my table where I <i>used</i> to work. I couldn't even step foot in here. Yikes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tackled one wall at a time. By the time I finished the third wall, I was completely exhausted. I </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">really, really</i><span style="font-size: large;"> wanted to give up. But what I did instead was just walk around my room and admire what I had accomplished so far. It seriously gave me the motivation to keep on working. </span><span style="font-size: large;">My oldest came home on that 10th day and I still had the table set up in his room but his couch and floor were clear. On the 11th day, I finally finished. But oh my, what a chore! </span></div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-47654485073633844542017-01-02T00:58:00.000-06:002017-01-02T00:58:57.695-06:00Changes...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know how you just feel like you're in limbo? Not sure what you're doing or where you're going? I'm pretty sure I've been on that ride for the past couple of years and never realized it until recently. If I was really honest with myself, I'd say more than a couple of years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been cruising through life at lightning speed. Everyone smile big... let's get that photo to document what we've done and let's get moved on to the next. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd say it's past time to slow this life down and actually enjoy it... the bad along with the awesome. I'd say it's time for some overhauling to commence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But... where to start? Overwhelming it is. So many areas of my life need this. Decluttering. Tonight I started with social media. It felt so freeing to let go of things and people that wear me out, bring me down. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A good start. A very long way to go. But... I am determined. And you don't stand in my way when I'm determined. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My wardrobe. Why do I feel the pressure from family and friends to stay on top of the trends? That's not me and never has been. Comfort... that's what I am all about. My favorite outfit at this time is cropped jeans, faded red Pops shirt, flannel, and converse. That is where I feel the most like me, comfortable and that's the direction my closet will be going.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our home. It will see many changes come its way. I've loved the dark primitive colors for many, many years and never saw myself changing. Not white. Definitely no white in this home. Yet... something is drawing me to that chippy white farmhouse look. When I think too long about it, or look around my home... it almost scares me to think of such change. At those times, I go to Pinterest for inspiration. Those dark and muted barn reds, mustards, and blacks are giving way to aqua, red, and white. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The journey. A Vintage Journey... how appropriate for my business name that I created in 2015. I was searching back then but going in circles. It is most definitely a journey I am on. A mission. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not one to make resolutions or even set goals. When I finally decide in my head and in my heart what I want, then I work on fulfilling those desires. But there is just something freeing, uncontested about a new year... new ideas and new plans to birth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Better late than never, right? Finally having time to play around in the yard. Rich was pulling metal out of the shed to scrap and came across this old broken wagon that was left behind when we moved in 10 years ago. </span></div>
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Angie Berry ~ A Vintage Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09001992766094503337noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609369433769493665.post-18938238415979333652016-04-04T00:10:00.000-05:002016-04-04T00:17:58.355-05:0010 Years of Blogging<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Ten years ago today... this was my very first blog post. Boy have I come a long way, lol! I had just bought my first dslr camera and I wanted to share my pictures. So I started my blog 'Ramblings From A Grateful Heart'. Actually back then, blog titles weren't needed. It was just pictures I took with a catchy (ha!) caption. I started getting a little braver and shared more... to the point of me when you meet me in real life. So I named my blog. Yes, it's true. I am a rambler. Not that I need to hear myself talk, I actually don't like that. It's just that I always have a lot to say. It's when I'm quiet that you better watch out, lol! So I spent years blogging about my family and life in general.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Then in 2010, I discovered the prim blog community and really fell in love with blogging! So I started a new blog called 'Berry Homespun Primitives'. I met some incredible women and we all shared the same love of primitives. My family couldn't (and still can't) understand how I had so many online friends that I've never met. Even though a lot has changed in the prim blog community, I still think about my old prim friends and wonder how they are doing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Last year, I made a new business venture move and started yet another blog. Which brings us current with 'A Vintage Journey'. A lot has changed in my own personal life with kids growing up, and with me having a seasonal job... I am now able to get back to "me" and doing what I love to do. In this new season of my life, it is a new journey for me. What better time to start anew, fresh; right? It's just so weird to start over again with very few followers, lol! But we always have to start somewhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">So, for those of you who have befriended me in the past ten years, THANK YOU for being a friend and thank you for sticking with me =] I'm excited to see where this new journey takes me and looking forward to making many more new friends along the way.</span></div>
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