Miss Flibbertigibbet

I thought I'd do a few posts on some things that inspire me in decorating.  I'm hoping that some of you will also share about the things that inspire you as well. The other day I mentioned magazines and I may get back to that one later but today, I want to talk about movies. I have been a movie buff since I was a girl. I can still remember some … [Read more...]

I had an enjoyable day today out shopping and having lunch with my daughter.We try and go every Thursday. It's our time together.We both love to shop and decorate.  We first went to Michaels and I found these tin letters in the dollar aisle. they were actually $2 each... I think I'll mount them on some of the pallet wood I have in the … [Read more...]

This morning, while the kids were all getting off to school,  I decided to finally browse through the magazines  that had been sitting in the studio for a week or two.  Three of my very favorites... I started with Romantic Country and I was so surprised  when I saw a spread on Laurie Anna's Vintage Home!  I follow her blog and, if you don't, you … [Read more...]

Today I've just been bouncing between lots of tasks.  Laundry, crafting, general tidying, etc. I thought I'd show you some of the things I've found in the past few months.  Some I have plans for and others I just couldn't pass up  but have no idea what to do with them yet! I love books and I have lots of them.  It's always hard for me to pass up … [Read more...]

Just finished this new item for my Etsy shop and thought you might like to see it! I hope to have a few more things to add this week it's rainy and cold so I am happy in my studio! Have a great evening!Sharing withDeddieDoo's Newbie Party … [Read more...]

I previously posted some pictures of my kitchen  and the ways I've hidden some of the daily needfuls!  You can read that here Today, I don't have organizational pictures but simply areas of my home that  (I believe)  are especially nice and might give ideas to those of you who are remodeling  or planning a new home. My husband and I spent more than … [Read more...]

I have made a commitment to myself to blog more often but am planning to take Sunday off. It is Sunday but I was moved to write this today. This morning,  editorialist, Cal Thomas published a piece about his brother's death. I was very moved by what he wrote and especially his use of this verse Be not forgetful to entertain strangers:  for thereby … [Read more...]

I don't know why January is all about organizing and storage.  I guess because it's the New Year? I was always historically White Sale month so maybe women would throw out their old stuff  and get new which prompted cleaning and reorganizing. Who knows? Anyway, I've shared before about how we built our own house  and about what a great cabinet … [Read more...]