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A blog about my treasure hunts for unique vintage and antique decor, home and garden, and family.
Listed: Sep 8, 2011
The Vintage Nest ― It wouldn't be Spring if I didn't take you on a little tour of our home and show you what is inevitable here every Spring and what's new. ∙ I have a natural area next to the screened in porch with very tall pine trees, nandinas, some kind ...
Tags: Luckett's Spring Market, Church Birdhouse, Leesburg Va., Hummingbirds, Cardinals, Old Porch Post
The Vintage Nest ― 5 days ago
The Vintage Nest ― If someone ask me what comes to mind first when I think of my Mom, ∙ I think it would be ∙ Unconditional Love and have something to eat....eat......eat :) ∙ Last year I ask for a lilac bush for Mother's Day. It's still...
Tags: Mother's Day, Lilacs, Mother's Day Thoughts, Unconditional Love
The Vintage Nest ― 1 week 14 hr ago
The Vintage Nest ― Bobby G. looks so handsome with his windswept hair from time spent fishing in the surf. ∙ In fact, his hair looks so good like that, I spent $25.00 on a little bottle of Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. Advertised as Beach in a Bottle and...
Tags: Surfspray, Currituck Sound, Manteo, Outer Banks, Sand, Beach Foam
The Vintage Nest ― 2 weeks 2 days ago
The Vintage Nest ― Here Comes the Bride ∙ But mostly it's something old. :) Vintage inspiration in today's weddings is a welcome and memorable addition. It's charming and romantic and recognizes personal style and uniqueness. ∙ Use an old wire...
The Vintage Nest ― 3 weeks 2 days ago
The Vintage Nest ― My last post was all about re-inventing and re-loving vintage decor in a new way. ∙ Here's a another charming re-do that you may love to use in your garden. The summer of 2011 we celebrated my youngest son's wedding with a big party in ...
The Vintage Nest ― 3 weeks 6 days ago
The Vintage Nest ― RE-PURPOSED ~ RE-USED ~ RE-LOVED ∙ Re-purpose ~ To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis without alteration. ∙ I love the "reloved" one the best and I may alter something a bit such as the mailbox with "feet". :) I...
Tags: Vintage Double Wash Tub Stand, Cloche, Vintage Creamers, Vintage Bird Cage Stand, Vintage Pitchers, Vintage Mailbox
The Vintage Nest ― 5 weeks 2 days ago
The Vintage Nest ― Woohoo.....finally! ∙ It's that time of the year again. I checked Craigslist Thursday night and there was finally a yard sale listed in my area....only one.....but that was all I needed. :) I have been itching to get on the road! Don't ...
Tags: Vintage Baby Shoes, Emergency Tote, Emergency Kit, Vintage Rhinestones, Yardsales, Vintage Number Sign
The Vintage Nest ― 6 weeks 2 days ago
The Vintage Nest ― There's something deeply satisfying about working on the land, producing and enjoying its rewards on the table........ an amazing feeling of a job well done. The joy of creating, and my love for it, is so important to me. ∙ I am so lucky ...
Tags: Country Gardening, Home Greenhouse, DIY Seed Pots, Vegetable Garden, Growing Lavender, Make Your Own Seed Pots
The Vintage Nest ― 7 weeks ago
The Vintage Nest ― Easter is observed on the 1st Sunday following spring's first full moon; hence the early date this year. The only thing looking somewhat Springy in my yard .......the green grass. :) Nothing blooming at all....but exactly two daffodils. Even ...
Tags: Easter Brunch, Altered Eggs, Easter Party Favors, Easter Tablescape, Easter Favors, Large Rabbit
The Vintage Nest ― 7 weeks 5 days ago
The Vintage Nest ― Cute as a bunny ∙ Sweet as can be ∙ Made for my honey ∙ And perfect for thee ∙ Thee means you! (had to google that one) (ok....never said I was a poet) :) ∙ Need an easy, cute and delicious little sweet...
Tags: Vintage Decor, Bunny Tails, Bunny Tail Truffle Bites, Vintage Cake Plate, English Dessert Plates, Pink And Green Plates
The Vintage Nest ― 8 weeks 2 days ago
The Vintage Nest ― Our first daffodil! ∙ It's not earth shattering to most, but after a very stressful last few months, a snow storm and high winds last week, and now more snow tonight, seeing that sweet little sign of Spring..... to me, is like a breath of...
Tags: Vintage Barns, Easter Decor, Snowstorms, Easter Egger, Pastel Easter Eggs, Spring Chickens
The Vintage Nest ― 9 weeks 1 day ago
The Vintage Nest ― Do you love the scent of hyacinths as much as I do? As I pass through the family room, I catch a whiff of that heavenly smell. No candles needed to perfume the air when you have this sign of Spring sitting in a pretty bowl. ∙ Last week,...
Tags: Tinsel Easter Egg, Jelly Beans, Pink Hyacinths, Paper Mache Rabbit, Vintage Easter Post Cards, Large Rabbit
The Vintage Nest ― 10 weeks 2 days ago
As Christmas feelings warm my heart and the year comes to a close, and I write about the ...
As I travel around this season, I look for stars, most all seeming to have disappeared and ...
And so it begins....... ∙ the HUNT for the perfect holiday greens on our ...
Who would have thought a meal can be made out of a simple baked potato then topped with a ...
For the most part, I enjoy clean, healthy eating. I try to stay away from frozen foods and ...
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