North Carolina State Flea Market

On Sunday we went to the North Carolina State Flea Market. The weather was so nice outside and there were so many cool things to see. Here are some of my favorite things that I wish I could have taken home with me :)

{pretty pale pink mirror}

{vintage shell purse}

{cool belt buckles}

{pretty pink glasses}

{prints of old maps}

Inspired By Wisteria

Ever since I discovered Wisteria through Anne from the City Sage I dream about all the things I would love to order when I get their catalog in the mail. When I saw their shadowboxed shells I was inspired to try and make my own version :)

image from Wisteria

{my version}

I used a shadowbox frame that was originally given to me for the tassel from my college graduation. I covered the back piece of the frame with a piece of white cardstock. Then I picked a few shells from my seashell collection and adhered them to the cardstock with small pieces of foam tape. I can't wait to hang it up!

Catalogs Wishlist

I would say my style is beachy, casual, and simple. I love this time of year when stores are filled with items inspired by summer. Here are some of my favorites from the most recent catalogs :)

{glass fishing floats from Wisteria}

{silver plated shells from Williams Sonoma Home}

{cold beverage jar from Crate and Barrel}

{sea life pillow covers from Pottery Barn}

{phantom table lamp from CB2}

images from Wisteria, Williams Sonoma Home,
Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, and CB2

Mason Jar Lamp

I am lucky enough to have a collection of aqua blue mason jars from our wedding that we used for the centerpieces. I love finding crafty projects that inspire me to find new uses for things I already have :)

{great book I borrowed from the library}

{their version}

{my version filled with seashells}

Here are the instructions from the book :

you'll need:
push-thru side out socket
25 watt or lower lightbulb
1"of threaded rod
check ring with 3/8"diameter
1"diameter rubber washer
mason jar
clip on lamp shade
drill and 3/8" diameter drill bit

1. Drill a hole into the center of the jar's lid.
2. Put your threaded rod through the hole. However high you want the bulb to be from the lamp's base is how much threaded rod you should leave above the lid.
3. From the top side of the lid, screw your push-thru side out socket onto the threaded rod.
4. Place your rubber washer on the threaded rod on the underside of the lid, then screw on your check ring. Make sure to tighten the ring to keep everything in place.
5. Fill the jar
6. Screw on the lid. You should be left with the socket pointing upward.
7. Place in your lightbulb and clip on your lampshade.

My Crafty Space

You can take a look at my own crafty space over at ScrappyTime :)

Inspiration Cork Board

On Saturday I went to A.C. Moore and got a cork board for a little over five dollars! It was originally 10.99 and and I saved $5.50 with a 50% off one item coupon that I had. When I was looking for the store address online I saw that you can print coupons from A.C.Moore.com too.

Here it is as the inspiration board in my crafty room :)

{click image to enlarge}

Happy Spring

image from Williams Sonoma

I'm so happy spring is here! It's my favorite time of year because it's not too hot and not too cold. I love this peony wreath from Williams Sonoma and think it would be the perfect decoration for spring :)

This Young House

images from This Young House

Over the weekend I discovered This Young House and am so inspired by their house. You can tell so much love and thought went into every detail. The photograph of their laundry room inspired me to put the bag of clothespins I have in a pretty mason in our laundry room. This is a house that just makes me happy :)