DIY Farmhouse Style Succulent Party Favors...

Hope your week is going well!

Today, I thought I'd share some fun, easy and affordable party favors. You may have seen them on a table setting I did here.

Using camping-style enamelware mugs, these favors are perfect for summer!

Bringing Green into the Dining Room {A Thrift Store Find}

I wanted to share with you this vintage green linen

 tablecloth I found recently at a thrift shop...

I almost walked right by, but the beautiful trim caught my eye. It had been awhile since I had gone thrift shopping. I was reminded why it is so much fun! Many pieces are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Sure, you have to hunt and dig a bit. You also have to be able to picture the item outside of the store. But, if you can, you just may end up with a unique item for your home at a steal of a price!

I brought the chicken waterer with succulents in from our
 porch for an added touch of greenery and farmhouse style.

Have you scored any good finds recently? Or, are you on the hunt for something these days? Inspire me (and distract me from the return of the rain)!

xo

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~ Vintage Ticking and Farmhouse Containers ~

Are you daydreaming of spring and planting a garden? 
Of sunlight that carries a warmth with its rays? Longer days? Me too!! 
(Though I am holding out hope for one more snow - - the kids love it so much!)

Since most of the yard is dead dormant, 
I've been craving plants, flowers, freshness and life.

So, my son and I headed to Flower World yesterday. This time of year in the Pacific Northwest, there aren't a lot of colorful options for plants...even at Flower WORLD! (The African violets weren't speaking to me.) 

We did find some nice varieties of green plants to add life to our bare porch.

But first, I wanted to show you this vintage ticking duvet cover that we added to the bench on the porch. I found the duvet while antiquing with my sister... it was love at first sight. :)

We planted these pretty succulents in an old tin feed pail...

And this rusty chicken waterer, purchased at a garage sale

 for $3, makes a sweet farmhouse-style planter. 

Baby's Tears (below, in French container) in January is like clockwork for me. Granted, there are not a lot of options right now... but still, I adore this bright green little leafy plant! (Why the sad name? I'd prefer "Baby's Tears of Joy!")

 And last, a rosemary plant. 

You'll notice the common thread in our plant selection was... 
They're alive... and it's January. Plus, I think they're pretty!

In case you missed it and are interested, the winter wreath DIY tutorial is here.

Wishing you a full-of-life winter kind of day!

Stay warm and plant on...

xo

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