So, a few months ago I got SUPER lucky at the swap meet. I scored this amazing chicken novelty print skirt for a mere $3! I was seriously giddy for the rest of the day and I probably used up my good luck for the rest of the[Read more]
I thought I’d share this vintage planter pincushion tutorial with you all as a fun, cheap, and super-easy last-minute gift idea. They’re so cute and easy to make into a fun gift for a sewist in your life! We find these little planters pretty often at thrift stores,[Read more]
Hi Everyone, I hope you’re not getting sick of hearing about our wedding yet! If you are, I’m sorry, because I have lots more to post about! Today I wanted to share the cake topper we made. This was really a joint effort between Phillip and I, although in all[Read more]
 For those of you who didn’t know, I’m getting married this June (in about 2 months!). We got engaged in December of 2013 and while I’ve been collecting things here and there, I hadn’t really gotten into full-on wedding prep mode until 2015 finally arrived, but believe me,[Read more]
A little over a year ago, I found this dresser and matching nightstand in one of our local thrift stores. They were very beat up and the finish was in absolutely terrible shape, but I fell hard for it’s very cool, oh-so-mid-century lines and the thrift store was only[Read more]
Hi guys! I wanted to share a little easy project with you today. As you know, I’m working on selling at my Hello Camellia wares at some craft fairs this year and I’m trying to get my booth looking great. Cork boards are a great way to display items and[Read more]
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ll know that I have something of a black thumb when it comes to gardening (though I’m trying to get better, really!) Last summer, I tore up the backyard planters and tried to grow some veggies, with very limited success. I[Read more]
Hey everyone! Want to find out how to make a super-easy and super-cute decoration for Valentines Day? This paper heart garland is made with just three pieces of scrapbooking paper and some staples! I actually got this idea from my crafty co-worker. I thought it was so cute and clever[Read more]
Hi friends! I hope you all had a wonderful New Year! I had a busy day working, attending my cousin’s wedding, and finally falling asleep on the couch before midnight! How did you celebrate your new year? Did you go out or are you a homebody like me? Now that[Read more]
Hello everyone! I know there are a ton of dyed bottle brush tree tutorials floating around the Internet these days, but I thought some of my fellow vintage lovers might like to see my mid-century inspired version! I always lust after the adorable decorated trees I see in the antique[Read more]